Key Takeaways
- DACA creative entrepreneurs run video production companies serving brands, agencies, and media companies
- Bankable funds production equipment, editing infrastructure, and working capital with no citizenship requirement
- Corporate video, social content, and commercial production contracts qualify for Bankable funding
- SBA video production loans now closed to DACA owners — Bankable fills the gap with 48-hour decisions
- Your production contracts and monthly revenue are your bankability — no green card needed
DACA entrepreneurs have built successful Video Production 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 Video Production Businesses Fund With Capital
- Camera and grip: Cinema cameras, lenses, stabilizers, drones, and lighting packages
- Editing suite: Post-production workstations, storage arrays, color grading monitors
- Audio: Microphones, mixers, sound design software for professional audio post
- Studio: Shooting stage, cyc wall, and soundproofing for studio productions
- Crew: Director of photography, camera operators, editors on retainer
- Working capital: Production costs before client balance payment on delivery
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 video production 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 production contracts |
| Business Age | 12 months of video production operations |
| Business Type | Corporate video, commercials, social content, documentary, events |
| Funding Range | $15K to $2M based on contract 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 video production 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.