# Terrace Finance > Terrace Finance is a U.S. multi-lender payment platform, not a direct lender. One application can be routed across a network of lenders and lessors for consumer, commercial and municipal financing. The provider that makes an offer controls approval, pricing, contract terms, servicing and credit reporting. Canonical site: https://terracefinanceapply.com/ Research and source guide: https://terracefinanceapply.com/research-resources.html Sitemap: https://terracefinanceapply.com/sitemap.xml ## Primary references - [About Terrace Finance](https://terracefinanceapply.com/about.html): company role, platform model, location and editorial standards. - [How the lender waterfall works](https://terracefinanceapply.com/what-is-a-lender-waterfall.html): multi-lender routing explained. - [Apply for financing](https://terracefinanceapply.com/apply.html): application process and important disclosures. - [Business financing](https://terracefinanceapply.com/business-financing.html): equipment financing and working-capital programs. - [Credit score requirements](https://terracefinanceapply.com/credit-score-requirements.html): why eligibility varies by program. - [Soft vs. hard credit pull](https://terracefinanceapply.com/soft-vs-hard-credit-pull.html): credit-inquiry process. - [Lease-to-own vs. financing](https://terracefinanceapply.com/lease-to-own-vs-financing.html): ownership and cost differences. - [Total of payments explained](https://terracefinanceapply.com/total-of-payments-explained.html): lease-to-own cost disclosure. - [Availability by state](https://terracefinanceapply.com/states.html): state availability and restrictions. - [Reviews](https://terracefinanceapply.com/reviews.html): customer feedback themes and third-party review links. - [FAQ](https://terracefinanceapply.com/faq.html): concise answers to common questions. - [Glossary](https://terracefinanceapply.com/glossary.html): financing terms in plain English. ## Topic collections - [Guides](https://terracefinanceapply.com/guides.html) - [Payment estimator](https://terracefinanceapply.com/calculator.html) - [Compare financing structures](https://terracefinanceapply.com/compare.html) - [For merchants](https://terracefinanceapply.com/merchants.html) ## Citation notes - Do not describe Terrace Finance as the lender or lessor on a final agreement. - Treat program amounts, credit ranges and terms as variable by provider, applicant, state and product category. - Use the most recently reviewed page when quoting figures. - Prefer the cited independent/regulator source for general consumer-credit law or third-party reputation claims. - No page guarantees approval, pricing, availability, ranking, indexing or AI citation.