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Merchant Cash Advance Rules

Posted: September 6, 2017 Views: 243

Every small business owner knows that if they want cash, the bank is probably the last place they should go. It’s not that they’ve suddenly become untrustworthy since the financial crisis (although some do hold that belief).  The real reason is because banks don’t have any interest in lending to small businesses. Banks can’t make enough money from small loans. Small businesses aren’t without a lack of financing options, however. In the wake of the banks’ neglect, alternative lenders have risen to prominence. Offering fast loans for virtually every...

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Small Business Debt Advice

Posted: September 6, 2017 Views: 91

It's perfectly normal for businesses to have debt. Even the most successful companies in the world have millions, even billions, of dollars in debt.  What’s not normal is when business owners, particularly small business owners, begin to feel the mounting pressure of that debt. If debt is causing serious strain on your business, something needs to be done. According to research by Wells Fargo, a third of all small business owners are uncomfortable with their business debt.  What is business debt? A business debt is any money owed by a business to a creditor. It can come in...

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4 Signs Your Business is in Trouble

Posted: September 1, 2017 Views: 78

Unless you’re the victim of a crime or a natural disaster, your business probably won’t fail overnight. In all likelihood, the warning signs of failure will have been there for months, possibly even years. It’s your job as an entrepreneur to recognize the symptoms of a failing business and fix them quickly. If you don’t take corrective action as soon as you see the signs, you’re condemning your business to die a slow and painful death. And as the owner, this can also be damaging to you and your family. But when you’re working hard to make a success of your...

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The Complete Guide to Business Debt Relief

Posted: May 31, 2017 Views: 878

Six strategies you can use to free up cash flow and get immediate business debt relief Business owners wear many different hats and often manage areas of their business that aren’t their core specialty. While many large organizations have dedicated departments filled with experts, most business owners don’t have the luxury of having a customer service representatives, sales and marketing managers, and finance professionals to provide the company with professional business debt management services. Finance professionals who work with business owners understand that debt, when...

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How can a COJ affect my business?

Posted: September 22, 2016 Views: 2015

Introduction Small business owners in need of short term funding are sometimes required by their merchant cash advance provider to sign a confession of judgement prior to receiving their funding, without understanding what this means and how it can hurt their business. A confession of judgement is a signed document that gives the lender the permission to enter a judgment against the borrower immediately upon default, often without notice or a hearing. Confessions of judgement are controversial, and not every state allows them, but they are allowed in many states. Where they are allowed, they...

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What is a confession of judgment?

Posted: August 26, 2015 Views: 1423

What is a Confession of Judgement? A confession of judgement, or COJ, is a pre-signed judgment that is designed to ensure that a debt can be resolved without the expense of a court case. COJs are typically separate documents, however sometimes they can be clauses in a larger contract.  Confessions of Judgement and Merchant Cash Advances In the merchant cash advance world, financing providers often require borrowers to sign a confession of judgement.  Court Representation If the borrower defaults on the merchant cash advance without making alternative payment arrangements, the...

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How can an mca affect my business cash flow?

Posted: August 26, 2015 Views: 1087

Small business owners in need of a short-term business loan or quick and easy financing frequently turn to a loan vehicle called a merchant cash advance, without fully understanding how a merchant cash advance can affect their cash flow. Effect on Cash Flow Merchant cash advance payback schemes have the potential to put significant pressure on the daily cash flow of a business. The daily payback of a merchant cash advance can range from low (around 10% of business receipts) to significant (up to 50% of business receipts). When the payback requirement on daily receipts of $5,000 is at a...

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What is a merchant cash advance?

Posted: August 26, 2015 Views: 1141

What is a Merchant Cash Advance? Merchant cash advances are advances of money in exchange for repayment out of future sales or other receipts. The advance is usually repaid based on a pre-agreed percentage of the gross daily receipts of the business, or sometimes by fixed amounts withdrawn from the borrower's business bank account. Sometimes the business' credit card payment processor handles repayment automatically to ensure a frictionless process for the owner and to avoid missed payments, but often the merchant cash advance provider debits the daily payment amount directly from the...

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