{"id":1745,"date":"2018-02-15T12:15:51","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T12:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lending-express.com\/wp\/?page_id=1745"},"modified":"2025-06-19T09:06:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T06:06:48","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>At Become, we help entrepreneurs and small business owners unlock the funding they need to grow, scale, and thrive. Whether you&#8217;re looking to improve cash flow, invest in new equipment, or fuel expansion, our intelligent platform is designed to match you with the right financing\u2014backed by technology, transparency, and real-world business insights.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We believe that securing funding shouldn\u2019t be overwhelming or inefficient. That\u2019s why we built Become: to simplify the process, improve your chances of approval, and deliver personalized loan options that fit your goals and capabilities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vimeo\" style=\"padding: 49% 0 0 0; position: relative; margin: 0 auto; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/315471969?color=199dea&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-ready=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why Thousands of SMBs Trust Become<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Tailored Funding Options<\/strong><br \/>Businesses are not one-size-fits-all\u2014and neither are our solutions. Become evaluates your business profile, industry, and financial condition to recommend loan options that are truly suited to your needs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Improve Your Funding Odds with MatchScore<\/strong><br \/>Our proprietary <strong>MatchScore\u2122<\/strong> algorithm analyzes dozens of data points\u2014from revenue trends to repayment history\u2014to assess your business\u2019s financial readiness. It then cross-references this profile with real-time lender requirements to find the most compatible options. This data-driven approach increases your chances of approval while helping you avoid unnecessary declines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Fast, Transparent, and Customized Experience<\/strong><br \/>You won\u2019t be left guessing. Our process is designed to give you clear visibility into your options, why you were matched with specific offers, and how to improve your funding potential over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How It Works<\/h2>\n<p>Getting started with Become is quick and simple. Here\u2019s what to expect:<\/p>\n<h4>Step 1: Complete Our Smart Application Wizard<\/h4>\n<p>Answer a few straightforward questions about your business, revenue, and funding goals. This takes just a few minutes and doesn\u2019t affect your credit score.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 2: We Analyze Your Data<\/h4>\n<p>Using our advanced algorithms\u2014including <strong>MatchScore\u2122<\/strong>\u2014we process your input to assess your eligibility and find the best available funding solutions tailored to your specific business profile and financing needs.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 3: Review Matched Offers on Your Account Page<\/h4>\n<p>Once the analysis is complete, you\u2019ll be automatically redirected to your personalized account page. 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