Markham tech firms, Highway 7 restaurants and Main Street Unionville shops can find out in minutes whether they pre-qualify for business financing up to $100,000 CAD.
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Based on what you've told us, we're not able to match your business with a financing offer right now. Our lending partners typically look for businesses operating 12+ months with at least $30,000 CAD in monthly revenue, outside Quebec. You're welcome to come back once your situation changes.
Ask people in York Region about Markham's economy and technology usually comes up first. The city is often described as one of Canada's leading tech hubs, with a large concentration of software, electronics and IT companies in business parks near Highways 404 and 407. That ecosystem supports many smaller businesses as well: IT consultancies, engineering and design firms, accountants, recruiters and specialized suppliers that sell to larger corporate clients.
The other side of Markham is its lively consumer economy. Highway 7 and the surrounding plazas are known for Asian malls, bakeries and some of the most varied dining in the GTA, while Main Street Unionville and Markham Village offer heritage storefronts, boutiques and cafés that attract weekend visitors. Newer communities such as Cornell and Cathedraltown have added demand for clinics, tutoring centres, fitness studios and home services. Retailers and restaurants often face high plaza rents and strong competition, so timing inventory purchases and renovations carefully matters.
Getting around is part of the equation. Many Markham businesses rely on customers who drive, so easy access from Highways 404, 407 and 7 and ample parking can make a real difference, while GO Transit and York Region Transit's Viva routes help staff reach offices and plazas. Service businesses that send technicians or installers across York Region should treat vehicles, fuel and travel time as genuine operating costs.
Tech and professional services firms often grow in steps, taking on a larger contract that requires new hires weeks before the client pays. Working capital can smooth that gap. Business Capital Canada is a referral service that connects Markham businesses with lending partners offering up to $100,000 CAD, and many applicants receive a decision within about a day. Pre-qualifying is free and won't touch your personal credit, but do make sure any repayment schedule lines up with how your own clients pay.
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Review your options and choose what fits. Many businesses get a decision within 24 hours.
Our lending partners offer business financing up to $100,000 CAD. The amount a Markham business qualifies for depends mainly on its monthly revenue, time in operation and overall profile.
Businesses generally need to have been operating for at least 12 months and generate around $30,000 CAD or more in monthly revenue. Most industries across Ontario are eligible.
Pre-qualifying online takes under two minutes. Once you're matched with a lender, many businesses receive a decision within 24 hours.
No. Pre-qualifying and reviewing your options is free, carries no obligation, and does not affect your personal credit score.
Our lending partners work with businesses in Markham and nearby communities such as Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Vaughan, Stouffville and Toronto, along with the rest of Ontario.
Often, yes. Our lending partners focus mainly on revenue and time in business rather than equipment or property. A Markham software, IT or consulting company that has operated for at least 12 months with around $30,000 CAD or more in monthly revenue can check its options online, even if most of its value lies in contracts and people.
Renovations, kitchen equipment, new furniture and signage are common uses of business financing for restaurants. Lenders will want to see a steady sales history through your business account. Keep in mind that offers vary, approval is never guaranteed, and you should review the total cost and repayment terms before accepting.
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