How It Works

A better way to borrow.

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Apply at 2am? Absolutely.

Unlike loan officers, our Automated Business Lending Engine (ABLE) never sleeps. Simple. Intuitive. Smart. It allows busy small business owners to apply in as little as 15 minutes.
It’s online, on your own time, in less time. No fees or obligations. Just smart, fast finance.

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Get the funds to fuel what’s next.

Flexible Funding Options Available
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Let's talk business.

Find out what's next

Common questions. Straight answers.

How do I apply?

Please go to apply.1west.com to apply and get options.

Is 1West a direct lender?

No.

1West is a marketplace that presents our customers with offers from multiple lenders. Think about a travel booking website, i.e. Expedia or Kayak. They don’t own the airlines or hotels; they present deals from the companies that do.

That’s what 1West does for business loans.

What documents will I need to upload?

  • 3 Most recent business bank statements
  • Completed application
  • Voided check for business bank account
  • Government-issued ID

What are the longest terms I can get for my loan?

Terms are based on overall business profile, however 1West’s ABLE platform can offer up to 25 years where applicable.

What rates can I expect to pay?

Financing rates are largely determined by the creditworthiness of the business, and can vary widely. The financial products offered by 1West come in a wide variety of options, with corresponding terms and rates. These can be anywhere from 24 to 90 percent. All rates and any additional fees are presented upfront in our offfers.

Will a low credit score affect my chances of being approved?

While a low credit score may limit your financing options, 1West has the ability to get you financing within our ABLE platform.

How soon will I have access to my money after I’m approved?

Depends on the financing product and partner that you are paired with, however, we estimate it would take anywhere from 24-72 hours to receive the capital from receipt of initial required documentation.

Looking for more? Visit our FAQs page or contact us.

Not quite ready to apply? Before you can qualify for financing, your business needs to be properly structured.
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