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Headway Capital

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Author: Kaitlyn Short

LAST UPDATED: June 7th, 2021
Headway Capital is a brand of Enova International, a publicly-traded company located in Chicago, Illinois. As a whole, Enova has served over five million customers and issued more than $25 billion in loans.
 
Headway Capital has been loaning money to small businesses in select states since 2014. The company specializes in offering lines of credit to small businesses who need cash flow to keep their businesses running. If approved, borrowers typically receive funds next business day or sooner, and 12-, 18-, and 24-month loan terms are available. Longer terms will result in lower monthly payments.
 
Businesses can draw money at any time, up to their available credit limit, and as outstanding principal is repaid, that money becomes available to draw again. Loans function on accrued daily simple interest, so borrowers only pay for what they use. 
 
Consumers that choose a Headway Capital business line of credit should remember that they must have a credit score of 600 or higher, at least a year in business, the last three months of business bank statements, and ideally $100,000 in annual gross revenue to be eligible.

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The Good

  • Funding Options
  • Functionality 
  • Great Security
  • Funding Process
  • Quick Approval

Funding Options

Headway Capital is very distinct from other small business loan lenders because it offers exclusive lines of credit. This caters to a very specific group of business owners: those who need funding up to $100,000 and who plan to pay it back in a shorter amount of time.

Unlike other business loan companies, Headway Capital offers a weekly and monthly payment option as well as 12-, 18-, and 24-month term loans. Interest is accrued on a daily basis and the customer only pays interest on what they draw.

Functionality

A benefit of Headway Capital that is quickly recognizable is the functionality of their website. The company's claim to having excellent technology and customer service seems verified by its website and how intuitive it is to use.

Security

In addition to the functionality of its site, Headway Capital makes it known throughout the site that the company places a big focus on security. The company states on its website that it is McAfee and Norton certified and it protects your information with bank-level security and 128-bit encryption.

This focus is not something that's entirely common in the industry, though it should be. With Internet security being a bigger risk than ever, more companies should advertise their Internet security as Headway Capital does. 

Funding Process

Headway Capital offers great benefits when it comes to the funding process. First of all, the lender advertises that it can disburse funding within one business day after the application has been approved. This is impeccable turnaround time and should be valued for being faster than most other companies in the industry.

The requirements to receive a line of credit from Headway Capital also seem flexible. A business only has to be in existence for one year before they can qualify for a line of credit. They also claim to take a holistic approach to evaluate applicants instead of simply looking at credit scores. This means that applicants without flawless credit can still qualify.

Approval

When approved, each applicant will be notified of the maximum amount of credit for which they qualify. Applicants are not required to take this full amount initially but will be able to come back for more funding (up to their maximum credit) if it is necessary. This flexibility is surely to be attractive to many prospective borrowers.

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The Bad

  • Unanswered Questions
  • Not Available Nationwide

Unanswered Questions

Headway Capital offers little information about its rates on its website. Prospective borrowers need to apply before they receive more details.

However, this is common within the industry since rates depend on factors such as credit score and time in business. It should also be noted that Headway Capital still provides much more information on its website compared to other lenders.

Not Available Nationwide

Headway Capital does not offer its funding services in all 50 states. The company only offers funding in these states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, or Wyoming.

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The Bottom Line

The bottom line about Headway Capital is that it's a great option for a specific group of businesses. The company offers flexible loan terms and loan amounts up to $100,000. From small to large loan amounts, Headway Capital is a great option as a lender because of its focus on transparency, technology, customer service, and security.

Of course, prospective borrowers will need to apply before they can find out the exact line of credit they qualify for and the subsequent interest rates. If you want to learn more about the customer experience, you can find Headway Capital reviews below. 

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Dariush Shafagh

I initiated a draw on 12/30/19 and it will not be available until 01/07/20. Yet I am being charged interest during this time. Plus I expected the funds much sooner. I though it was two business days. I am a very unhappy customer.

5 years ago

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Toni S. ,

Draw. Pay Back. Draw Again. Repeat. You have $4,140.57 available — what's next? Hi Toni, Your line of credit is accessible 24/7. That means you can take another draw — or draws — whenever you need, up to your available credit limit. As you pay back the funds you've drawn through your weekly or monthly payments, that credit becomes available again for you to use. The previous was copied and pasted from an email they sent! LIES, DONT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! Headway gave me a line of credit. They say “draw from it anytime”. So, when I tried to draw from my line of credit to pay for my work vehicle that is in the shop, they wouldn’t allow it because of what is going on now (virus). What is going on now is that I’m still trying to run my small business and trying to use a line of credit that was allotted to me, but now has been taken away without any notice what so ever. I would have never put my work vehicle in the shop if I would have known that headway capitol was going to revoke on there end. Even though I have 100% lived up to my end of the deal by paying on time the draws I have previously taken out. What a load of crap to screw the small business owner over like that in a time of need! Don’t say you’re going to have this amount of credit for me if you don’t! I won’t EVER use headway capital again! Buyer Beware!!!

5 years ago

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Reply from Headway Capital

Hi Toni, we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. To ensure we are making responsible lending decisions given the current circumstances around COVID-19, we have made adjustments to our process and are actively working on options to assist customers. A member of our team will be reaching out to you. In the meantime, you can also contact our dedicated Headway Capital Customer Service team at (866) 698-8494 for more information.

Mar. 25th, 2020

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M. Ansah

They're thieves. I don't know how they can make $650 interest within 3 days of dumping cash into your account. The rep mislead me

5 years ago

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Reply from Headway Capital

M. Ansah - We are so sorry to read that you are not happy with the process. We would love to see what we can do to change your experience. Please give us a call at: 866.698.8494 or email us at .

Jul. 8th, 2019

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CRAIG SMITH Fountain Hill, PA

I think your company is all about money and not really helping a business! I requested a reduction in my interest because I never miss a payment but it was ignored. Now i a time of need when people are helping each other you cut businesses from getting more money and aren't offering any reprieve!!!!

5 years ago

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Reply from Headway Capital

Hi Craig, thanks for taking the time to provide us feedback. We reached out to you privately asking for the best way to contact you so we can resolve your issue. You can also contact our dedicated Headway Capital Customer Service team at (866) 698-8494.

Mar. 30th, 2020

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Roger Jones Diamondhead, MS

I was excited to be approved for their credit line so fast. But then I looked at there interest rate 62% apr ! ! ! I did't even know that was legal. Fortunately there where other lenders actually listed here that approved us for much much much lower rates.

5 years ago

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Reply from Headway Capital

Thanks for taking the time to leave us this feedback. I'm glad to hear your business was able to find a cost effective option.

Sep. 20th, 2019

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Palani Sakthi

I am surprised that public company has intend to hide the terms with the business customers and worst customer service

5 years ago

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Reply from Headway Capital

Thank you for the review and your feedback. We truly apologize for your poor customer experience. The team will determine the best way to update our site that makes our 2% draw fee clear. Palani, I looked into your account and I noticed that we tried to correct your poor experience by waiving the fee for your initial and future draws. If you have additional questions or would like to discuss your concerns further with someone, please contact us at or call 866.698.8494.

Jul. 25th, 2019

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ronald dugger

loan sharks,dishonest,would use them ever again,very misleading

5 years ago

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Reply from Headway Capital

Hi Ronald, We’re sorry to hear that you had a bad experience, and want to thank you for providing valuable feedback. Our dedicated Headway Capital Customer Service team will get in touch with you to better understand what happened. In the meantime, you can also call us at (866) 698-8494.

Mar. 9th, 2020

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Terrell Williams Columbia, MD

Cancelled access to my line of credit, I won't recommend Headway Capital to anyone. I recommend only dealing with reputable financial institutions.

4 years ago

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Reply from Headway Capital

Hi Terrell, we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. To ensure we are making responsible lending decisions given the current circumstances around COVID-19, we have made adjustments to our process and are actively working on options to assist customers. A member of our team will be in touch with you soon. In the meantime, you can also call our dedicated Headway Capital Customer Service team at (866) 698-8494.

May. 5th, 2020

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Norma

Could not draw my money after I had paid it back

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Bia

Miscommunication from the original conversation

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