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Guide · reviewed 11 November 2026

Retail business loans with bad credit

Answer in brief

Retailers with poor credit can often still get a merchant cash advance or revenue-based finance, because providers look mainly at recent sales. These cost more than bank loans. Be clear about your history and compare the total repayable.

If your bank said no

See Turned Down by the Bank for what to do next.

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