Same-week MCA funding is usually a documentation and verification issue, not a credit-score issue. Your deposits and trends matter more than your FICO. Understanding the difference between approval, contract signing, and funding disbursement is critical.
Approval means an underwriter reviewed your statements and offered terms. Contract signing means you agreed to the factor rate, holdback, and total payback. Funding
If you need financing for your business in 2026, understanding current SBA loan interest rates can save you thousands of dollars. In 2026, SBA 7(a) interest rates are generally priced as a base rate (usually Prime) plus a lender spread, with SBA-set maximum caps that depend on loan size and whether the rate is fixed or variable. This guide provides
How a Business Line of Credit Works Picture this scenario. You’re approved for $50,000. Two weeks later, you draw $12,000 to cover payroll. Interest starts accruing on that $12,000 immediately, but your available credit still shows $38,000. When you repay $5,000 next month, your available credit will increase to $43,000 without reapplying. That’s the core mechanic of revolving credit. A
Running a small business means keeping expenses in check while still stocking up on the necessary supplies to operate smoothly. For many owners, wholesale clubs like BJ’s Wholesale Club offer significant savings by allowing bulk purchases at discounted prices. To make those savings go further, BJ’s also provides its own line of business credit cards, which reward you for BJ’s
What are Online Business Loans? Online business loans are financing products that small businesses can apply for and manage entirely online. They’re offered primarily by online lenders and alternative financing companies, though some traditional banks now offer digital loan programs. What makes them unique is their streamlined application process, faster funding times, and often more flexible eligibility requirements compared to
Payment delays cause cash flow interruptions and sometimes force the business to slow down or stop production. Suppliers sometimes ask for early payment at a discount from the buyer to help the company meet its financial needs.
The buyers can’t afford disruptions in supply chains, and it’s in their best interest to help suppliers sustain their business. However, buyers prefer
With over 28 million enterprises qualifying as small businesses, there are various programs and incentives to support this valuable sector. Both the revenue and employment from small businesses are essential to keep the economy moving.
However, what exactly constitutes a small business? You can call your company a small business, but does it meet the requirements of government agencies and
A company must collect payments to ensure proper cash flow and revenue when selling goods or services on credit. Unfortunately, some businesses run into late payments or non-payment from clients.
Clients who don’t pay their invoices put a strain on the financial health of your business. Small business owners must ensure their accounts receivable collections are efficient, accurate, and reliable.
While SBA loans are generally used for business purposes, many applicants and borrowers wonder about the specific uses for loan funds. “Business purposes” is a broad category. Some business owners are also confused about whether or not they can use the funds for personal reasons.
This guide will cover the SBA loan program, how it works, and the specifics of
Small businesses that sell on credit sometimes need to sell unpaid invoices to access immediate working capital and solve cash flow problems using accounts receivable factoring. However, there are many types of factoring.
Choosing the right factoring agreement requires knowing how each process works.
