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Wholesale & Distribution

Wholesale & Distribution

Wholesale and distribution businesses often operate at high volume with tight margins and complex logistics. These firms are capital-intensive — requiring funding for inventory, warehousing, transportation, and vendor terms. Yet many still rely on the owner's personal credit to access that capital, leaving them exposed and under-leveraged in institutional markets.

Common Painpoints

• Inventory financing tied to personal guarantees • Vendor relationships that don’t report to commercial credit bureaus • Limited access to net terms or bulk purchasing programs • High debt utilization ratios impacting underwriter perception • Difficulty scaling due to lack of institutional trust

Vision For Success

A wholesale or distribution company with a fully operational business credit profile, vendor-reported tradelines, and a capital structure aligned with lender expectations. These businesses can unlock better inventory terms, qualify for strategic credit lines, and gain institutional trust without depending on personal guarantees — enabling sustainable growth and smoother logistics.

59%
59% of wholesalers say their #1 cash flow stressor is delayed receivables or payment lags.
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)
66%
2 out of 3 distributors under $20M have no credit file with D&B or Experian Business.
Experian Commercial Credit Data 2023
40%
40% of product-based businesses operate with high-interest revolving credit to manage inventory.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Mid-Market Credit Report
33%
33% of failed distribution companies cite “restricted access to capital” as a core cause of collapse.
SBA Loan & Recovery Data – Sector Analysis

Solutions For 

Wholesale & Distribution

E.I.N.-Based Credit Development

In wholesale and distribution, vendor terms are everything. We help you establish business credit under your E.I.N., opening access to trade accounts, lines of credit, and corporate cards — all without tying your SSN to the business.

Cost of Capital Optimization

Distributors often carry expensive short-term debt due to seasonal volume shifts or supplier demands. We help identify lower-cost capital, consolidate obligations, and align your profile with lender expectations.

Corporate Credit Compliance

A missing license, an outdated filing, or an unsynced domain can flag you as high-risk. We align your business identity across all reporting, licensing, and documentation channels to meet institutional compliance standards.

Capital Positioning & Fundability Readiness

Whether you're onboarding a new supplier or expanding warehouse space, we help ensure your business is capital-ready before you submit an application — not after you’re declined.

Institutional Trust Building

Big suppliers and financing partners want to see consistency, clarity, and credibility. We help you present your business like the operation you’re building toward.

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Take positive action towards measurable results within your business.
From Thin File to Power Player

How a Foodservice Distributor Built Credit, Cut Costs, and Positioned for Growth

Wholesale Distribution
A foodservice distributor slashed debt payments, eliminated personal guarantees, and secured national vendor terms after building a fundable business credit foundation.

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