What Are the Processes for Working an Inventory Line of Credit

An inventory line of credit should be considered if the business owner is interested in increasing cash flow for the inventory.

[{"selector":"#anim-a1ac3f8d-abd0-4779-8784-c59a38eeeea5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4df0e5d7-7040-4dad-92e3-29c342c2881b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

This type of financing can work well for wholesalers, retailers and seasonal businesses.

[{"selector":"#anim-e3999020-3ec1-45fb-b53c-557480b0b731","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Can draw a business line of credit as needed while paying interest only on the amount used

[{"selector":"#anim-6227b07b-9b3f-4db9-abb4-5e25436e1d3d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-52a22a78-0629-45a8-a632-5f44b8ad2138","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.24331%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Small business financing lenders may offer inventory lines of credit to businesses with varying inventory business expenses.

[{"selector":"#anim-df90f793-3a66-4d87-b8d3-a6af33ace1bf","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)","offset":0},{"transform":"scale(1.5)","offset":0.33},{"transform":"scale(0.95)","offset":0.66},{"transform":"scale(1)","offset":1}],"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}]

If your small business struggles to stay in stock or meet customer demand during the busy season, an inventory line of credit can help.

[{"selector":"#anim-49b0ff32-d6cf-4856-a7b2-7808b33a50f7","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)","offset":0},{"transform":"scale(1.5)","offset":0.33},{"transform":"scale(0.95)","offset":0.66},{"transform":"scale(1)","offset":1}],"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}]

The line of creditors covers only a certain percentage of the total cost of inventory, rather than the full price.

[{"selector":"#anim-063a7f55-b3c8-4b05-8829-90e53e168ab0","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)","offset":0},{"transform":"scale(1.5)","offset":0.33},{"transform":"scale(0.95)","offset":0.66},{"transform":"scale(1)","offset":1}],"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}]

If you decide to go with a line of credit instead of other small business loans, you'll want to look at lenders that offer loans.

[{"selector":"#anim-51be940f-4b6b-4b71-af1d-e284c9b56b16","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-720b4670-eb51-4f7a-bf2c-dac52ace00f5","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Apply for an inventory line of credit. Many online banks offer easy digital applications.

[{"selector":"#anim-8de14a20-df99-4788-bcb4-859012033cfd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-5.543017980843906%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Some financial companies have a draw period when you can use the funds and pay only interest.

[{"selector":"#anim-4f98574e-d2e9-4198-9d61-f68c80913939","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]