Payroll Funding

Keep Payroll Moving Without Cash Flow Interruptions

Payroll funding can help businesses bridge temporary cash flow gaps and keep teams paid on time.

Overview

Payroll funding is short-term capital used specifically to ensure payroll obligations are met on time. It is commonly used by staffing companies, service businesses, and operations with timing mismatches between customer payments and payroll cycles.

Typical amounts

Sized to payroll obligations

Speed

Setup commonly within 1–2 weeks; advances quickly after

Terms

Short-term, often tied to receivables cycle

Best For

Staffing, service, and operations businesses with timing mismatches in cash flow.

Common Use Cases

  • Bridging payroll during long customer payment cycles
  • Staffing companies funding contractor payroll
  • Growing teams ahead of receivables

Potential Benefits

  • Targeted at a specific, recurring obligation
  • Helps protect team continuity
  • Can be structured as a recurring facility

Things to Consider

  • Cost should be measured against payroll cycle savings
  • Often paired with factoring or A/R-based structures

How the Process Works

  1. 1Submit a secure application with basic business details
  2. 2American Financial Source reviews your profile and identifies eligible products
  3. 3Connect with a funding specialist to discuss the right structure
  4. 4Provide any final documentation and complete underwriting
  5. 5Funds are disbursed once the offer is accepted and finalized

Required Documents

  • Business application
  • 3–6 months of bank statements
  • Payroll register
  • A/R aging (if structured against receivables)

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Funding Options

Revenue Based Financing

Revenue Based Financing

Revenue based financing options may provide quick access to capital based on business revenue and future receivables.

Best for: Revenue-generating businesses that need fast capital and have predictable sales

Working Capital

Working Capital

Short- and medium-term capital for inventory, payroll, marketing, supplier payments, and day-to-day operations.

Best for: Businesses managing day-to-day operations or pursuing short-term growth

Apply

Apply for Payroll Funding

Skip the long forms. Open our secure DocuSign application and a funding specialist will follow up within one business day. No cost, no obligation, and inquiring does not affect your credit.

  • Secure DocuSign envelope — confidential submission
  • Most applications take less than 10 minutes
  • Response from a specialist within one business day
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