Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is needed to apply?
Answer: The process is very simple. Submit the simple 2-page application, the last 6 months of Visa/MasterCard merchant account statements, 3 months of bank statements, VOID check, DBA or Business License, Drivers License and Property Tax Bill or Lease Agreement.
Question: How long does it take to get approved?
Answer: Once we receive your completed application, approval is typically provided within 48 hours.
Question: How much will my cash advance be?
Answer: Cash advances are based on your monthly credit card sales volume. We take into consideration the last 6 months of your Visa/Master card merchant account statements. You may qualify for up to 300% of your monthly credit card sales volume.
What is the interest rate?
Question: What is the interest rate?
Answer: This is not an interest-based loan. Cash advances are the purchase of future VISA/MasterCard sales. The purchase price is a discount to the amount of sales purchased, so there are no interest rates or monthly payments as you would typically see in a traditional bank loan. However all the detailed figures and amounts will be provided to you before you are committed to anything.
Question: How long does it take to receive my money?
Answer: Once approved, the cash is typically wired into your account within 7 days.
Question: Can I pay off my balance early?
Answer: Yes, you can always pay off your remaining balance on the advance at any time.
Question: Is my cash advance secured by collateral or a personal guarantee?
Answer: No, the merchant cash advance is completely unsecured. We use your proven business track record to determine funding.
Question: Are there any setup fees or costs?
Answer: No, there are no setup fees or application fees of any kind.
Question: Are cash advances reported to the credit reporting agencies and will it affect my other lines of credit?
Answer: No, merchant cash advances will not show up on your credit report. You can apply for additional financing and it will not impact your debt to income ratios.
Question: Can I keep my current processor or will I be required to change?
Answer: In most cases we can offer the ability to retain your current processor. However, in some cases you will have to change processors, but in those cases you will be upgraded to one of the best processors in the country and we will either match or beat your current processing rates. The transfer is very simple and it is done over the phone, in less than 5 minutes.
Question: What happens when my cash advance if paid off?
Answer: You may renew the advance every 4 months to receive more cash. In fact, 80% of our merchants do. You will never have a cash flow problem again.
Question: Do you provide cash advances for Franchises?
Answer: Financing your franchise with a merchant cash advance is possible with a PREFERRED Cash Advance! It doesn't matter what type of franchise you own, as long as you meet the minimal requirements, you could secure up to $500,000 for your business. It's faster, easier and more convenient than a bank loan.
Question: Why is a merchant cash advance an easier solution for franchises than a bank loan?
Answer: Some of our Franchise Financing Benefits Include:
- Franchise funding up to $500,000 completely unsecured
- Great credit not required
- No UCC1 filings
- Quick funding process
- No personal guarantee required
- 90% approval rate
- Over 85% of our customers renew multiple times
Question: Why would a franchise want a cash advance instead of a traditional bank loan?
Answer: Many franchisees choose us for business financing because of the easy and flexible repayment method. Monthly repayments are directly related to the flow of the monthly credit card sales. This keeps repayment in line with cash flow, peaking when sales peak and dipping when sales dip.