WORKING CAPITAL
Working Capital That Moves at the Speed of Your Business
Flexible funding for established businesses that treat capital as a tool — sized to the need, deployed where the return is, and built to renew as you grow.
- No hard credit pull to apply
- Programs from $5K to $2M
- Decisions in minutes
$2B+ funded to 55,000+ businesses across all Coast programs
What Is Working Capital?
Working capital is the cash a business has on hand to cover day-to-day operating costs — payroll, inventory, rent, marketing and the unexpected. Accountants measure it precisely as current assets minus current liabilities, and our guide to net working capital walks through the formula. Most owners mean something more practical: the money it takes to keep running between the moment an expense lands and the moment the revenue for it arrives. Working capital funding covers that gap — short-term funding for a specific operating need rather than a long-term investment — so operations stay at full strength without draining reserves or slowing momentum.
Coast's working capital program provides $5,000 to $2,000,000 on terms of 6 to 24 months, structured as upfront capital for business-related needs. Underwriting weighs the strength of your business — revenue, cash flow, and bank balances — so an approval reflects what your operation genuinely supports. Apply in minutes, and funding follows quickly once approved.
It's built for established operators who treat capital as a tool: bridge the gap between expense and revenue, and deploy the funds where the return is — a season's inventory, a hire ahead of signed work, a project that pays for itself. Because the program is designed to be a renewable source of capital, the line you use well this quarter becomes access you can rely on when the next opportunity arrives.
Why Choose Coast's Working Capital?
Built for Speed
Decisions come quickly and funding follows fast, so a payroll date or supplier deadline never has to wait on your capital.
Sized to the Need
From $5K to $2M, your advisor structures the amount to the purpose — enough to do the job, never more than the business should carry.
Underwritten on Your Business
Approvals weigh revenue, cash flow, and bank balances — the strength of your operation carries the approval, not just a credit score.
A Renewable Resource
Fund the need now and come back when the next one arrives. Most of our funding goes to businesses we have funded before, because the structure was right the first time. Coast is built to be an ongoing partner, not a one-time fix.
How It Works
-
Apply in minutes
Complete a short application with your last four months of business bank statements. Checking your options won't affect your credit score.
-
Structure it with your Advisor
Your dedicated Business Funding Advisor reviews your cash flow and goals, sizes the amount and term to the need, and presents the full cost before you sign anything.
-
Get funded fast
Approvals move quickly, with funds in your account soon after — ready for payroll, inventory, marketing, or whatever the moment requires.
-
Pay down, renew, and grow
Coast's programs are built to renew. Your history already sits with Coast, so the next round doesn't start from a blank application — and as your payment record builds, the funding scales with the business instead of resetting to where you started.
What Businesses Use It For
- Covering payroll through a receivables gap
- Buying inventory in bulk ahead of peak season
- Funding a marketing push with measurable upside
- Repairing critical equipment without draining reserves
- Bridging slow-paying invoices from larger clients
- Seizing time-sensitive vendor discounts or opportunities
Do You Qualify?
Coast's working capital program is built for established businesses — here's the baseline.
If you're not quite there yet, a Business Funding Advisor can map the path forward and match you with the Coast structure that fits your business today.
Is It the Right Fit?
A strong fit if…
- You need capital for a short-term operating purpose — payroll, inventory, or a bridge between receivables
- You want funding sized to the need, anywhere from $5K to $2M
- You value speed, from application to funded account
- You want the flexibility to pay down on your own schedule, with no prepayment penalty
Consider another structure if…
- You want revolving access you can draw on repeatedly all year — a Business Line of Credit is built for exactly that
- You're purchasing equipment and want 2–5 year fixed monthly payments matched to the asset — that's Equipment Financing
- You have a long-term project like real estate, an acquisition, or a major expansion — an SBA Loan's longer terms and monthly payments are the better fit, and an SBA specialist can determine eligibility
Working Capital vs. Business Line of Credit vs. Business Loan
| Working Capital | Business Line of Credit | Business Loan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Flexible funding program — upfront capital for operating needs | Revolving line of credit — draw as needed, pay only on what you use | Lump sum with a defined repayment schedule |
| Funding Range | $5K – $2M | $10K – $500K | $10K – $1M |
| Terms | 6 – 24 months | Revolving 12, 18, or 24 months | 4 – 36 months |
| Payments | Weekly or Monthly† | Weekly or Monthly(Only on draw amount) | Weekly or Monthly |
| Speed | 24 Hours* | 24 Hours* | 24 Hours* |
| Best For | Bridging cash-flow gaps and short-term operating needs | Recurring access to capital throughout the year | A single defined project with payment certainty |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Coast's working capital program work?
You apply in minutes with your last four months of bank statements. A dedicated Business Funding Advisor sizes the amount ($5K to $2M) and term (6 to 24 months) to your need, presents the full cost upfront, and gets you funded quickly. It's a flexible funding program that delivers upfront capital for operating needs, and it's designed to be renewable as your business grows.
How much working capital can I qualify for?
Coast's program ranges from $5,000 to $2,000,000, with your approval driven primarily by revenue, cash flow, and bank balances. Rather than pushing the maximum, your advisor sizes the funding to the purpose — enough to cover payroll, stock inventory, or bridge the gap, without carrying more capital than the job requires. That's what responsible funding looks like in practice, and it's why clients come back.
What are the requirements for working capital funding?
The baseline is 1+ year in business, $100K+ in annual revenue, a minimum 600+ FICO, and an active business bank account. Documentation is light: a short application plus your last four months of business bank statements, with no hard credit pull to apply. Because underwriting emphasizes the strength of your business, established companies with consistent deposits and healthy balances see the strongest approvals.
How fast can I get working capital?
Decisions come in minutes, approvals often land the same day, and funding arrives in as little as 24 hours. In many cases, funds can reach your account the same business day — closing documents simply need to be completed by 11 AM PT, Monday through Friday; weekend approvals are processed the next business day. If timing matters, tell your advisor the date you're working against and we'll structure around it.
What does working capital funding cost?
Your cost is quoted as a monthly rate based on your business's qualifications and the term you select — and you pay for the time the funds are outstanding, so early payoff reduces your total cost of capital. Before you sign, your advisor presents the full repayment amount and total cost in plain numbers. No surprises, no pressure toward a longer term than the need justifies.
Is working capital funding the same as a business line of credit?
No. Coast's working capital program delivers upfront capital for a defined operating need on a 6-to-24-month term, while a business line of credit is revolving credit you draw against and repay repeatedly. Coast offers both. If you need capital several times a year and want a standing limit, the line of credit fits; if you have a specific short-term need and want it funded fast, working capital is usually the cleaner answer.
What can I use working capital for?
Any legitimate operating need. Clients most often fund payroll through receivables gaps, bulk inventory purchases ahead of peak season, marketing campaigns, critical equipment or property repairs, and time-sensitive vendor opportunities. The best uses are short-term — needs measured in weeks or months where the capital produces a clear return. For multi-year investments like equipment or real estate, your advisor will point you to a longer-term Coast structure instead.
Will applying affect my credit score?
No — applying involves only a soft credit pull, which has no impact on your personal credit score. Working capital programs do not require a hard credit pull at any stage. A hard inquiry applies only to certain traditional products — larger equipment deals and SBA loans — and then only with notice, after an approval you have chosen to move forward with. This means you can see real numbers for your business and make an informed decision without putting anything at risk.
Is working capital right for seasonal businesses?
It's one of the strongest fits. Working capital lets seasonal operators stock inventory and staff up before the busy season, then carry momentum through the slow months without draining reserves. Because terms run 6 to 24 months and you pay for the time the funds are outstanding, many clients fund ahead of their peak, repay out of peak-season revenue, and renew the following year — a rhythm the program was built for.
Can I pay off early or renew my funding?
Yes to both. You pay for the time the funds are outstanding, so paying off early reduces your total cost of capital — we actively encourage it. And because Coast's programs are designed as a renewable resource, returning clients fund the next need quickly, often qualifying for stronger terms as revenue and payment history grow.
Keep Learning
Explore Other Coast Programs
Ready to see your options?
Apply in about 5 minutes, or talk it through with a dedicated Business Funding Advisor. No hard credit pull to apply.
*Closing documents must be completed by 11 AM PT Monday through Friday to receive funds the same business day. Weekend approvals will be processed the following business day.
†Payment frequency varies by program and funding source. Most working capital programs are structured weekly or monthly; daily payment structures are used in rare cases.
Certain programs may be made available or arranged pursuant to California Financing Law License No. 60DBO-146720.