Finding Merchant Capital in a Tough Credit Market
There are several times in the natural life of a business when merchant capital becomes a driving need. Whether the business owner needs working capital to keep their doors open or additional funds later in the life of the business to expand and grow, finding funding can be challenging.
Merchant capital can be obtained through a variety of sources. Family and friends, bank loans, credit card advances and more, are all valid options. However, for a business that has established itself for at least a year there is the option of acquiring financing through a merchant cash advance as well.
Many entrepreneurs find that using the collateral of their future sales they can get quick, solid financing. The primary factor in receiving such financing is a history of credit card acceptance. Of course, businesses needing these kinds of loans are usually fairly young, and therefore can’t qualify for a traditional bank loans. Fortunately, small business cash advances, those under $200,000 per location, are available through various merchant account providers.
When a business receives working capital from such lenders the repayment terms are directly tied to credit card receipts as seen on a daily basis. That is a particular advantage in the current economic climate, as sales one month can differ greatly from income in another month. An agreed upon percentage of receipts called the “daily capture” goes to paying off the balance rather than a set amount.
An additional benefit to cash strapped businesses is that a merchant capital advance is usually approved and the monies made available within a few business days. No traditional bank can process a loan that quickly.
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