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Business financing and working capital for hotels, motels and lodging operators in Canada

Tell us what your lodging operator needs. We review your situation, explain in plain terms which options may fit and what each costs in total, and introduce you to independent lenders. There is no obligation, and Xito is not a lender.

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Cash-flow pressures hotels, motels and lodging operators often face

Staff, utilities and maintenance are constant while occupancy swings seasonally.

Renovations are costly and need to be paid before the room is back in service.

Online booking platforms pay after stays.

What owners use financing for

  • Cover payroll and utilities in slow months
  • Fund room renovations
  • Replace equipment and furnishings
  • Handle booking platform payment delays

What lenders usually look at

  • Seasonal deposit patterns
  • Time in business and property status
  • Existing debt and CRA balances

Each lender sets its own requirements. Typical working capital programs also look for at least 6 months in business, regular deposits into a Canadian business bank account and roughly $10,000 or more in monthly revenue.

A hypothetical example

A hypothetical motel owner wants to renovate ten rooms before summer while winter revenue is soft. They ask about working capital options to fund the work and wages.

This is a hypothetical illustration, not a client story or a promise of results. Approval, amounts, terms and timing are decided by each lender and depend on your own numbers.

We show you total repayment in dollars. Short-term working capital is usually faster and easier to qualify for than a bank loan, and usually costs more. You compare the options before you decide, and nothing goes ahead without your approval.

How it works

1

Request your review and gather documents

Fill in the short form below, pick your funding range to see what to have ready, and send your documents through our secure upload link. You can upload right away.

2

We call you

We call Monday to Friday during business hours to understand what you need and how fast.

3

You choose

We bring back your options with the total cost of each. Nothing proceeds without your approval.

Choose your funding range and see what to send

    Send documents securely

    Please put your business name in each file name. Send documents only through our secure upload link. The full list is on our document checklist.

    Request a financing review for your lodging operator

    No obligation. We call you back within 2 hours during business hours.

    Prefer to talk? Call 403-827-1014 or email intake@xitocapital.com.

    What Xito does

    Xito is not a lender. We introduce businesses to independent lenders and funding providers.

    We review your numbers, explain your options and introduce you to lenders whose programs fit. The lender, not Xito, makes the credit decision and sets the terms.

    Who you will deal with

    Xito Capital Partners is a Calgary-based advisory firm led by Andrew Apedoe, with a background in valuation and investment banking. Many clients come to us before a sale, a refinancing or a lender review.

    How lenders read the financials of a hotel or lodging business

    Occupancy and room rates

    Lenders look at occupancy, average daily rate and revenue per available room over several years. Show them by month so seasonality is clear.

    Seasonality

    Tourist areas can swing sharply between peak and off-season, while fixed costs such as staff, utilities and mortgage payments continue. Lenders ask how you cover the slow months.

    Booking platforms

    Online travel agencies add commissions and pay out on their own schedules. Show how much of your revenue comes from each channel.

    Property, renovations and brand standards

    The property is usually the main asset, so lenders look at its condition, any mortgage and planned renovations. Franchised or branded hotels may also have required upgrades.

    Financing options to look at

    Which option fits depends on your history, your customers and how quickly you need funds. Each lender sets its own requirements and makes its own credit decision.

    What to have ready before a review

    Xito is not a lender. We explain which options may fit, show the total cost of each and introduce you to independent lenders.

    Common questions from hotels, motels and lodging operators

    Can lodging operators use working capital for renovations?

    Sometimes. Larger projects may need other financing. We say honestly what fits.

    Does Xito lend money?

    No. Xito is not a lender. We review your situation and introduce you to independent lenders and funding providers. The lender makes the credit decision and sets the terms.

    What will financing cost?

    It varies by lender, amount and term. Short-term working capital is usually more expensive than a bank loan, so we show you the total repayment in dollars for each option before you decide.

    How long does it take?

    Timing depends on the lender, how quickly you send a complete file and approval. Smaller requests can move faster than larger ones. Timing is never guaranteed.

    What do I need to apply?

    Lenders commonly ask for recent business bank statements, owner identification and a void cheque. Larger requests may need financial statements, receivables aging and CRA balances. Each lender sets its own requirements.

    Related industries

    Also see our general business financing page, the document checklist and the advance cost calculator.