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Merchant Cash Advance

Revenue-based financing for eligible businesses, with repayment tied to your sales.

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Typical terms - illustrative
Amount Range
Based on sales volume
Term Length
Short-term
Repayment
Percentage of daily/weekly sales
Multiple Funding Programs
Nationwide Financing
Fast Decisions
Dedicated Funding Specialists

What is Merchant Cash Advance?

A merchant cash advance (MCA) provides a lump sum of capital in exchange for a percentage of your future sales, rather than fixed monthly payments.

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How it works

From application to funding, in 4 steps.

01

Apply

Share your sales history and business information.

02

Get an Offer

Receive an advance offer based on your sales volume.

03

Receive Funds

Get your advance, often faster than other funding types.

04

Repay from Sales

Repayment is collected as a percentage of your ongoing sales.

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Who it's for

MCAs generally suit businesses with strong, consistent card or sales volume that want fast access to capital and prefer repayment that flexes with revenue rather than a fixed schedule.

Common Uses
Fast access to capital for time-sensitive needs Businesses with strong sales volume but limited collateral Bridging short-term cash flow needs

Benefits

Repayment Flexes with Sales

Slower sales periods generally mean slower repayment.

Fast Access

Can be quicker to obtain than some other funding types.

Sales-Based Qualification

Weighted toward your sales history.

Qualification & required documents

Qualification is often weighted toward your sales history. Commonly requested items include:

Your funding specialist will confirm the full requirements for your matched program.

Typically Required
Government-issued ID
Recent business bank statements
Sales or card processing history

Example scenarios

A few ways businesses put Merchant Cash Advance to work.

Urgent Equipment Repair

Fast access to capital for a time-sensitive need.

Strong Sales, Limited Collateral

Qualifying based on sales history rather than assets.

Bridging a Short-Term Gap

Covering a temporary cash flow need.

How it compares

A starting point - your funding specialist will confirm what fits your business.

Compared To Key Difference
MCA vs. Term Loan: An MCA’s repayment flexes with your sales volume, while a term loan has fixed payments regardless of revenue – MCAs can be faster to obtain, term loans are generally more predictable.

Frequently asked questions

Technically, an MCA is a purchase of future receivables rather than a traditional loan, and repayment is tied to your sales rather than a fixed schedule.
Because repayment is typically a percentage of sales, slower sales periods generally mean slower repayment amounts, though specifics depend on your matched program.

Ready to explore Merchant Cash Advance?

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