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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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