First Capital Program

Bank Line of Credit

Revolving capital you only pay for when you draw it.

A business line of credit gives you a pre-approved ceiling you can draw against on demand — pay interest only on what you use, then re-borrow as you repay. The gold standard for managing cash-flow gaps, seasonality, and unexpected opportunities.

Program Highlights

Credit Line

$25,000 – $500,000

Rates

8% – 16% APR

Draw

On demand, any amount

Interest

Only on outstanding balance

Renewal

Annual review

Credit Minimum

650 FICO

Best For

  • Bridging invoice-to-cash timing gaps
  • Seasonal inventory or payroll cycles
  • Emergency reserves and opportunistic buys
  • Managing AR/AP timing mismatches

Requirements

  • ·2+ years time in business
  • ·$250k+ annual revenue
  • ·Personal FICO 650+
  • ·Positive average daily balances

How It Works

01

Application with 6 months bank statements and last-year tax return.

02

Underwriting sets a credit ceiling based on average deposits and DSCR.

03

Sign line agreement; draw via ACH or online portal as needed.

04

Pay down balance, redraw as needed — line renews annually.

Fact-Backed Impact

Published research and industry data on how bank line of credit help U.S. businesses grow.

40%

Of small business financing applications are for lines of credit — the single most-requested small business credit product in the U.S.

Source: Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey, 2024

82%

Of small business owners with a line of credit report it was 'important' or 'very important' to weathering revenue disruptions.

Source: JPMorgan Chase Institute, Small Business Cash Report

$1.4 Trillion

Estimated aggregate small business line-of-credit commitments outstanding across U.S. banks.

Source: FDIC Aggregate Bank Data

Real Outcomes

Professional Services

Government contractor

$250k LOC bridges 60-day net terms on federal invoices — enabled the firm to bid on and win contracts 3x its previous size.

Services

Landscaping company

$100k line funds equipment and payroll during spring ramp-up, repaid in full by August each year. Zero carrying cost in the off-season.

Composite outcomes based on client engagements; individual results vary.

Proud Lending PartnerFirst Capital × SmartBiz BankApplications for this program are processed in partnership with SmartBiz®, a leading SBA and small business lending platform.
SmartBiz Bank

Ready to move on Bank Line of Credit?

One application, one desk. A funding advisor will review your file and return offers tailored to your business.