The specs
Accord Business FundingCredibly
Product typeMCAMulti-product
Amount range$5K – $150K$5K – $600K
Cost (factor / APR)Factor varies by paper gradeFactor 1.11+ (MCA); APR varies (term)
Speed to fundNext-day for approved filesAs fast as 4 hours
Min time in business3 months6 months
Min monthly revenueFlexible — no published floor$15,000
Min credit scoreFlexible — accepts B/C-paper550+
Products
- MCA (1st / 2nd / 3rd position)
- MCA
- Working capital LOC
- Short-term term loan
Verdicts by use case
- B/C-paper merchants (NSFs, irregular revenue) — Winner: Accord Business Funding. Accord underwrites paper that Credibly's models reject. The cost is higher, but the funding happens.
- A-paper merchants seeking the best factor rate — Winner: Credibly. Credibly's published 1.11+ factor rate is among the lowest in the market for clean files.
- Newer business (3–6 months operating) — Winner: Accord Business Funding. Accord's flexibility goes down to 3 months TIB; Credibly's floor is 6 months.
- Larger deal size ($150K+) — Winner: Credibly. Accord caps at $150K. Credibly goes to $600K.
- Best for renewal economics — Winner: Accord Business Funding. Accord pays 100% commission on renewals — unusual in the market.
The honest takeaway
Accord Business Funding and Credibly solve overlapping but distinct problems. The right choice depends on three things you already know about your business: how fast you need the money, how long you've been operating, and whether the capital need is one-time or recurring.
Frequently asked questions
- Which one is better for a Florida restaurant declined elsewhere?
- Accord. They specialize in deals other funders pass on — B/C-paper, second/third position, recent NSFs. Expect a higher factor rate (1.40+) but the funding is available.
- Do they share clawback policies?
- Both have clawback windows for early default. Credibly's is publicly milder; Accord's depends on paper grade. Always ask before signing.
- If both will fund me, which do I take?
- If Credibly will fund you cleanly, take Credibly — the factor rate will be materially better. Accord shines when Credibly says no.