| SAF Capital | Bank | Online lender | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperwork | 3 months of bank statements | 2–3 years of tax returns and financials | Statements, tax return, financials |
| Application | One short form, about 2 minutes | Long and paper-heavy | Multi-page |
| Funders reviewing your file | 20+ in our network | 1 | 1 |
| Who you deal with | A dedicated funding advisor | A loan processor | An algorithm |
| Decision | Hours to a couple of days | Weeks to months | Days |
| Collateral | Usually not required | Almost always | Sometimes |
| Credit impact to apply | None | Hard pull | Often a hard pull |
Typical differences, not guarantees. Funders review credit before making a final offer, and we tell you before that happens.
Not sure you fit? Apply anyway and we'll tell you straight where you stand.