Entity Details
Legal name, DBA, EIN, business address, formation state, and contact information; exact legal identifiers reduce identity mismatches during verification.
A clear, accurate Business PF Document speeds underwriting, reduces follow-up requests, and establishes a verifiable record of company financial condition. Proper completion minimizes operational friction during credit checks, vendor onboarding, and compliance reviews while providing a defensible audit trail.
The Business PF Document is completed by business owners, CFOs, controllers, or authorized officers and signed by persons with authority to certify financial accuracy.
Different recipients—lenders, procurement teams, or regulators—may require supporting schedules or additional attestations after initial submission.
Legal name, DBA, EIN, business address, formation state, and contact information; exact legal identifiers reduce identity mismatches during verification.
List of owners and percent interests with SSN/EIN for principal identification where required for KYC and tax reporting.
Summary balance sheet and income statement for the most recent fiscal year plus interim statements if requested; state reporting periods clearly.
Detail secured and unsecured debt, leases, guarantees, and contingent liabilities so creditors can evaluate total leverage.
Authorized-signatory certification block that confirms accuracy under penalty of law and specifies applicable governing law and effective date.
Supporting documents such as bank statements, tax returns, audited financials, or pro forma schedules referenced in the main body.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required Fields | Mark Legal Entity, EIN, Signature as mandatory |
| Signer Order | Set role-based signing sequence (preparer → approver → certifier) |
| Authentication | Enable email + SMS code or stronger methods for high-risk submissions |
| Attachments | Allow PDF/DOCX uploads and set size limits |
Choose signing methods and integrations that meet your compliance and audit needs while minimizing signer friction.
Provide the Business PF Document immediately when requested by a lender or vendor
Underwriters typically expect completed documents within 3–10 business days
Procurement teams often target 5–15 business days for qualification
Final signed PF Document must be on file before closing or funding
Retain records consistent with IRS timing and audit windows
Collect statements and verify information
Controller or CFO reviews and approves
Send to lender, vendor, or regulator
Store final executed copy per retention policy
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (paid tiers) | Yes (paid tiers) | Yes (paid tiers) | Yes (paid tiers) | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year limit | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |