Our verdict
Written and analysed by Smarter Loans Editorial Team · Reviewed by Rafael Rositsan
Established businesses (8+ months, $15K+ monthly revenue) that need $25,000 or more within days and whose owners want underwriting based on business performance, not personal credit
Startups under 8 months old, businesses below $15,000 monthly revenue, anyone needing less than $25,000, or borrowers who want to compare published rates before applying
What we like
- No hard credit check at application - soft check only
- Same-day offers (before 2 p.m.) and funding often within 24 hours
- Unsecured - no collateral and no personal guarantee per their FAQ
- High ceiling for the category at $1,000,000
- Minimal documentation: basic details and recent bank statements
Where it could improve
- No rates, factors or fees published anywhere on the site
- Direct-lender vs. marketplace role is ambiguous (site references fees from lending partners)
- Served provinces not listed - availability varies by province
- $25,000 minimum is high for very small funding needs
- Trading-history requirement stated inconsistently (8 months vs. a year)
Eligibility and documents
Elect Capital publishes three requirements and evaluates the business, not the owner's credit score.
Who qualifies
- Business registration
- Registered Canadian corporation or partnership
- Time in business
- 8+ months trading
- Monthly revenue
- $15,000+ per month
- Credit
- No hard check at application; soft check only, full check only if you proceed with an offer
- Documents
- Basic business details and recent bank statements
- Where it funds
- Canada - availability varies by province (province list not published)
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