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Business loan requirements in Alberta
Exactly what Alberta businesses need to qualify for funding — plus the official government and program sources you can verify and cite.
Standard business loan requirements in Alberta
These are the baseline qualifications most Alberta small businesses need for working capital, merchant cash advances, term loans, equipment financing, and lines of credit.
- 6+ months in business (some products fund from 3 months)
- $15,000+ in average monthly business revenue
- 500+ personal FICO score (higher scores unlock better terms)
- A business bank account with 3–6 months of statements
- Valid business registration (EIN in the U.S. / Business Number in Canada)
Bank & BDC loan requirements
Lower-cost bank financing has stricter requirements and a longer timeline, but better rates and terms for established Alberta businesses.
- 2+ years in business with a for-profit U.S. operation
- $30,000+ in average monthly revenue
- 650+ personal FICO score
- Two years of profitable business tax returns
- A clear, documented use of funds and repayment ability
Official Alberta funding sources
All economic figures on this page are sourced from public US and Canadian government datasets.
National Canadian funding sources
All economic figures on this page are sourced from public US and Canadian government datasets.
- Government of Canadabusiness grants & financing
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
- Business Development Bank of Canada resourcesBusiness Development Bank of Canada resources
- Canada Business Network directoryCanada Business Network directory
Alberta business loan FAQs
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