Key Takeaways
- DACA entrepreneurs run wedding planning, corporate event production, and quinceañera companies generating real revenue
- Bankable funds event equipment, deposits, and working capital with no citizenship requirement
- Booked event contracts provide strong, forward-looking bankability evidence
- SBA event planning loans now closed to DACA owners — Bankable fills the gap with 48-hour decisions
- Your booked events and annual revenue are your bankability — no green card needed
DACA entrepreneurs have built successful Event Planning businesses across the United States. With valid Employment Authorization Documents and Social Security Numbers, they run operations, employ American workers, and pay taxes — yet face systematic exclusion from the capital markets that fund their competitors. Bankable exists to correct that.
What Event Planning Businesses Fund With Capital
- Event equipment: Tents, tables, chairs, linens, lighting, AV equipment
- Working capital: Vendor deposits and setup costs before client balance payments arrive
- Marketing: Wedding show booths, social media, photography portfolio development
- Vehicle: Event delivery van or truck for equipment transport
- Venue deposits: Initial deposits required to hold event venues for booked clients
- Technology: Event management software, CRM, and client communication platforms
The SBA Gap and the Bankable Solution
The SBA's March 2026 citizen-only rule eliminated the most affordable small business lending program for DACA owners. Bankable's revenue-based tranche funding fills this gap: no citizenship required, no green card needed, 48-hour decisions. Your event planning revenue is your qualification. Learn more about SBA alternatives for DACA business owners.
Funding Requirements
| Factor | Bankable Standard |
|---|---|
| Immigration | DACA with EAD + SSN — no green card required |
| Revenue | $10,000+ monthly from event bookings |
| Business Age | 12 months of event planning operations |
| Business Type | Weddings, corporate events, quinceaneras, social events, concerts |
| Funding Range | $15K to $1M based on annual revenue |
Check your eligibility at bankablefunds.com/bankability-score — a 5-minute process with no commitment and no citizenship questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. DACA status with a valid EAD and SSN qualifies for Bankable funding. No citizenship or green card is required. Your event planning revenue is the primary qualification factor.
EAD card, SSN, 3 months of business bank statements, business license, and a voided business check. No green card or citizenship documentation required.
Yes. The SBA's March 2026 rule now requires all SBA loan borrowers to be US citizens or nationals, locking out DACA recipients. Bankable's revenue-based funding is the direct alternative with no citizenship requirement.
Bankable issues decisions within 48 hours of a complete application. Funding typically arrives 3–7 business days after approval.
Bankable funds up to $5M through our tranche system. Actual amounts depend on your monthly revenue and business profile.
Yes — your EAD must be current at the time of application. DACA's renewal cycle does not disqualify you — we understand the administrative process.
Yes. A revolving business line of credit is available for established businesses with consistent monthly revenue. Draw, repay, and redraw as your business cycle requires.
Revenue-based funding carries a higher rate than SBA loans. For DACA owners who cannot access the SBA program, the comparison is between Bankable's rates and no access at all. We price transparently based on your full profile.
Yes. Staffing expansion is a covered use case. Adding employees directly increases your revenue capacity and is one of the most common uses of Bankable capital.
We accept 3 months of business bank statements, POS reports, QuickBooks exports, and industry-specific revenue documentation. We look for consistent monthly revenue over your operating history.