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You don't need an 800 FICO to fund a business in 2026. Here's exactly which products approve at 500, 550, 620, and 680 — and how to unlock better pricing without waiting years for your credit to heal.
Your business has its own credit file. So do you. Here's how lenders weigh both — and the one number that matters more than either.