Private Business Funding in Canada

Fast, Flexible Capital for Time-Sensitive Business Needs

AVAILABLE

$50K – $10M

INDICATIVE RATE

2 – 4% / month

Traditional lenders are designed for conventional applications. Not every business opportunity fits a conventional lending model. A company may have a valuable property, profitable contract, purchase opportunity or clear repayment plan but still be declined because of credit, reported income, operating history, industry risk or the speed at which the funds are required.

Green Light Money Services Inc. provides or arranges private business financing for qualifying transactions using our own capital and established funding partners. Financing generally available from $50,000 to $10 million. Indicative rates: approximately 2% to 4% a month, depending on the transaction. 

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Goverment Grants
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Private Capital

When Private Funding May Make Sense

Private financing may be appropriate when:

Private funding should solve a defined business problem or help the company capture a measurable opportunity. It should not be used simply because it is faster when a suitable lower-cost solution is reasonably available.

A conventional lender cannot accommodate the structure
An acquisition or purchase must close quickly
The business has a time-sensitive contract
A bank has declined the application
Funds are required quickly
Reported income does not reflect current activity
The business has a short operating history
A valuable asset is available as security
The borrower requires bridge financing
The company has imperfect credit

Private Financing Solutions

Private Working Capital

Access capital for payroll, suppliers, inventory, marketing or operating expenses.

Bridge Financing

Short-term financing while waiting for a property sale, bank refinancing, contract payment, receivable collection, grant reimbursement, tax-credit payment or acquisition closing.

Asset-Based Financing

Equipment, machinery, real estate, receivables or other eligible assets may support the application.

Contract Financing

Businesses with confirmed contracts may require capital to purchase materials, hire workers or complete the project before the customer pays.

Acquisition Financing

Private capital may help complete a business, property or equipment acquisition that must close within a limited timeframe.

Rescue and Urgent Financing

Immediate funds to address tax obligations, supplier pressure, an expiring commitment or another urgent issue, supported by a realistic plan for stabilizing and repaying the loan.

Property-Secured Financing

Residential, commercial or investment property may be used to support a private business loan or second mortgage.

Private Business Loan Rates

Indicative rate: approximately 2% to 4% a month.

The final rate depends on: loan amount, available collateral, loan-to-value ratio, business revenue, credit history, repayment term, urgency, industry risk, security position and strength of the exit strategy. 

Loan amount
Available collateral
Loan-to-value ratio
Business revenue
Credit history
Repayment term
Urgency
Industry risk
Strength of the exit strategy

Indicative range

PER MONTH
2% – 4%

For qualifying commercial loans advanced to a corporation or other non-natural-person borrower, current federal commercial-loan rules vary according to the loan amount and APR. Commercial loans above $10,000 and up to $500,000 may fall under a 48% APR commercial-loan threshold when the applicable conditions are met, while qualifying commercial loans above $500,000 are treated differently under the federal regulations.

Green Light’s advertised target range remains approximately 24% to 40%, based on the individual transaction. 

Loans above $10,000 and up to $500,000

up to 48% APR
Flexibility doesn't mean every application is approved — the transaction must show a reasonable path to repayment.

How Private Underwriting Is Different

A conventional lender may focus primarily on tax returns, standardized ratios and credit history. A private lender may place greater weight on:

Property or asset value
A signed contract
Business bank activity
Current revenue
Available equity
The profitability of the opportunity
The borrower's industry experience
The expected source and timing of repayment

This flexibility does not mean that every application will be approved. The transaction must still demonstrate a reasonable path to repayment.

What Strengthens a Private Funding Request?

Clear Use of Funds

The borrower should explain exactly how the capital will be used.

Defined Repayment Strategy

The application should identify how and when the loan will be repaid.

Available Security

Real estate, equipment, receivables or another valuable asset may strengthen the transaction.

Evidence of the Opportunity

Contracts, purchase agreements, invoices, orders or other evidence can demonstrate why the funds are required.

Realistic Timing

The borrower should allow enough time for valuation, legal review and closing conditions.

Why Green Light Private Funding?

01

Our Own Capital

For suitable transactions, we may lend using our own funds. This allows us to assess the opportunity directly and make decisions without unnecessary processing levels.
02

Established Funding Partners

When another funding source is better suited to the transaction, we work with private lenders and capital partners.
03

Fast Initial Decisions

When the application information is complete, an initial assessment may be possible within 24 hours.
04

Flexible Transaction Review

We consider the business purpose, assets and repayment plan—not only the company's credit score.
05

Lower-Cost Options Are Reviewed First

Before recommending expensive private capital, we consider whether grants, 0% programs, bank financing or secured alternatives may meet the need.
06

Transparent Terms

The rate, repayment requirements, security and expected transaction costs are explained before the borrower proceeds.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is private funding only for businesses with bad credit?

No. Businesses also use private funding because of speed, flexibility, limited operating history or a transaction that does not fit conventional underwriting.

Many private loans require collateral, although the required security depends on the transaction.

Yes. Private capital is often used as bridge financing until a lower-cost loan, property sale, customer payment or another repayment event occurs.

A preliminary response may be possible within 24 hours. Final closing depends on verification, valuation, legal work and satisfaction of the funding conditions.

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