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Merchant cash advance vs business loan

One sells future receipts. The other is a loan you repay on a schedule.

What it is

On an advance, compare the amount you receive with the purchased amount you must deliver. On a loan, compare the payment, the term, and the fees. A factor rate is not an APR.

What's typically needed

  • Latest three months of business bank statements
  • Time in business
  • A government-issued photo ID
  • The two options you are actually comparing
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