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How Equity Ridge Pre-Underwriting Works

Our Process

How Pre-Underwriting
Gets You Funded

Most businesses get declined because they apply to the wrong lenders. Our 4-phase pre-underwriting process matches you to the right lenders before submission — turning a 40–60% decline rate into a 94% approval rate.

94%

Approval Rate

vs. 40–60% industry avg

11 days

Avg. Time to Fund

From application to capital

105+

Lenders Matched

Across all loan types

$0

Upfront Cost

We earn on funded deals only

The 4-Phase Process

From Application to Funded

Click each phase to see exactly what happens, who does what, and what you receive at each step.

Phase 0124–48 hours

Pre-Screening

Know before you apply

1

Submit Basic Info

Share your business name, industry, time in business, revenue, and financing need. No credit pull at this stage.

2

Financial Review

Our team reviews your last 3 months of bank statements, basic P&L, and any existing debt obligations.

3

Credit Profile Check

We run a soft pull (no impact to your score) to assess your credit profile and identify any flags before lenders see it.

4

Pre-Screening Report

You receive a Pre-Screening Report showing your fundability score, key strengths, and any items to address before submission.

Phase Outcome

You know exactly where you stand before a single lender sees your file.

Pre-Screening

All Loan Types

Pre-Underwriting Works for Every Loan Type

Our engine is calibrated for all 8 major commercial loan categories. Each has its own lender criteria, documentation requirements, and timeline.

SBA Loans

$50K–$5M
15–45 days

CRE Loans

$500K–$50M
21–60 days

Equipment Loans

$25K–$5M
3–10 days

Working Capital

$10K–$2M
1–5 days

Lines of Credit

$25K–$5M
5–15 days

Factoring

$50K–$10M
3–7 days

Construction

$500K–$20M
30–60 days

Private Loans

$100K–$10M
7–21 days
Branding Track

How the Branding Process Works

A strong brand isn't just about looks — lenders Google your business before they approve your loan. Our branding process is built to make that first impression count.

Free Brand Audit

The Lender Reality

Lenders judge your brand before they read your financials

Before a lender opens your application, they search your business online. A Gmail address, no website, or an outdated logo signals risk — even if your numbers are strong. Our branding clients average a +69 point brand score increase.

+69

Avg. Score Increase

14 days

Avg. Delivery

150+

Brands Built

01

Brand Audit

Day 1 — Free

We score your current brand presence across 8 dimensions: logo, website, email, Google profile, social media, consistency, professionalism, and fundability. You receive a detailed report with a score out of 100.

Brand Score Report
02

Brand Strategy

Days 1–2

Based on your audit, we define your brand direction — color palette, typography, tone of voice, and positioning. We align your brand to your industry, target clients, and funding goals.

Brand Strategy Brief
03

Design & Build

Days 3–12

Our designers build your complete brand identity: logo suite, website, business cards, branded email, Google Business Profile, and social media kit. You review and approve at each stage.

Complete Brand Package
04

Launch & Verify

Days 12–14

We launch your brand across all platforms, run a final brand score check, and issue your Verified Result documentation. Your brand is now lender-ready and client-ready.

Verified Result Certificate

Common Questions

Pre-Underwriting FAQ

Get funded with Equity Ridge

Ready to Start?

Get Pre-Qualified in
3 Minutes. No Credit Pull.

Stop guessing which lenders will approve you. Let our pre-underwriting engine do the work — and only submit your deal to lenders who are a strong match.

No Obligation
No Credit Pull
3 Minutes
No Upfront Cost
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