See How National's Funding Approach Beats What You've Seen Before
Many veterinary practice owners reach National after a bank declined their application or a lender changed the terms at closing. Here is how National approaches those situations differently.
| Your Concern | National Business Capital | Other Lenders |
|---|---|---|
| Speed: capital available before the opportunity closes | National funds most transactions within days of approval | Traditional and SBA lenders require 30–90 days to close |
| Accuracy: terms match what was quoted | National presents real terms from your actual file before you commit | Many lenders quote optimistic rates and revise them after underwriting |
| Fit: structure works with your revenue cycle | National matches your funding structure to your cash flow and repayment capacity | Most approve on credit score and collateral without reviewing revenue timing |
| Access: funding available after a bank decline | National funds based on business performance and intended use of capital | Most traditional lenders stop at the credit decision |
| Support: one advisor who knows your practice | Your advisor handles everything from intake through funding | Most providers route you through rotating reps at each stage |

Step · What Happens
Get Funded in 4 Steps
National moves at the pace your practice requires.
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1. Share your details
Tell National what you need the capital to accomplish and share your recent bank statements.
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2. Advisor reviews your file
National assesses your business performance, growth goals, and repayment capacity.
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3. National presents your options
Your advisor walks you through clear terms for structures that fit your practice.
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4. You choose and National funds
Select the structure that works. unding within business days once you decide.
Why Established Veterinary Practices Keep Coming Back to National
As a direct lender that also works closely with capital providers across industries, National offers the best of both worlds: the speed and control of lending from its own balance sheet, plus the flexibility to tailor solutions when the situation calls for it.
National funds on cash flow, not collateral
A growing practice may not have equity in its building or unencumbered equipment to pledge. National evaluates revenue and trajectory, so capital access doesn't depend on what your practice owns right now
One advisor handles your file from intake to funding
You explain your practice once. Your advisor knows your equipment timeline, your DVM hire plan, and your growth stage without you repeating it at every step
National decisions come within 24 hours
No underwriting queue, no SBA office, no branch manager chain. National controls the process internally and at the pace your practice requires
National funds practices that banks declined
Seasonal revenue patterns and high equipment debt can make a strong practice look risky on paper. National reviews the full picture and has funded practices that traditional lenders turned away
National matches the structure to the business moment
Adding a second DVM and upgrading your imaging suite call for different capital structures. National builds a solution around what each need requires, not a one-size product
Structure to Consider. National works with established veterinary practices across every capital need. National’s advisors match the right structure to the situation rather than applying a single product to every request.
Term Loan or Cash Flow Financing
Term Loan or Private Credit
Cash Flow Financing or Line of Credit
Term Loan or Private Credit
Line of Credit
Cash Flow Financing
Get Clear Answers Before You Decide
National typically works with practices seeking $250K or more. An advisor will help you determine which structure fits your specific request.
Yes. National evaluates your business performance and intended use of capital, not just your credit score. Many practices National funds reached out to after a traditional lender said no.
Most transactions close within a few business days of approval. Timing depends on how quickly you share documentation and finalize your structure.
Start with your most recent business bank statements. National’s advisor will identify any additional documentation needed based on your situation.
That depends on the structure you choose. National’s advisor will explain the collateral requirements for each option before you commit.



