

Should you take a merchant cash advance for your business?
Merchant cash advance is a form of lump-sum funding that is particularly designed for use by small businesses. This funding involves short repayment periods (usually under 24 months) and is paid in small regular amounts, mostly paid on a daily basis. It is worth noting that the funding is not a loan as the money is based on the business’s future credit card sales or revenues. Before these advances are given to any business, the provider has to evaluate the business’s credit card payments influx to ascertain whether the business will be able to repay the grant. Despite MCAs being seemingly beneficial to business, are they really necessary? Should you take MCAs?
They are quick
Merchant cash advances are processed quickly within a few days. This is because the processing of the funding does not involve detailed paperwork. The providers take 1-2 days to study the business’s credit card records to determine whether the business qualifies for a cash advance. There are lots of financiers who offer this type of funding, and as such, it is relatively easy to find a financer within your locality.
MCAs are unsecured
Merchant cash advances are unsecured, and as such, the business owner does not need to have collateral when applying for the advance. This protects the owner’s property, and assets incase sales decrease, and the business is unable to repay back the advance. However, to safeguard their interests, the providers of these advances may require the business owner to make a personal guarantee. …