Merchant Cash Advance

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Definition

What is it: A Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) is a financial product where a business receives upfront cash in exchange for a portion of its future sales. It is legally structured as a purchase of future receivables rather than a traditional loan.

What is it used for: It is typically used by businesses in a cash crunch to obtain quick funding, though it frequently leads to expensive debt cycles and operational risks in industries like construction.

What it is not: An MCA is not a loan, though it is often mistaken for one.

Coverage

  • Attributes: 5
  • Synonyms: 2
  • Related entities: 2
  • Sources: 1

Identity

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Entity type
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Canonical name
Merchant Cash Advance
Language
en
Topic
Mca Danger Construction Businesses

Attributes

Key Facts
406 notices are utilized within the MCA industry to suddenly disrupt business operations. [1]
Key Facts
Brokers in the Merchant Cash Advance market are often incentivized to promote the most expensive options to businesses. [1]
Key Facts
Merchant Cash Advances (MCAs) function as a purchase of future receivables rather than traditional loans. [1]
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Article 9 reorganizations can be used to remove Merchant Cash Advance debt and allow a business to recover. [1]
Key Facts
The easily accessible capital from an MCA often becomes the most expensive financial mistake for a business owner. [1]

Synonyms & Alternate Names

  • MCA
  • Quicksand Finance

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Provenance

Sources

  1. https://secondwindconsultants.com/resource/quicksand-finance-why-mcas-are-so-dangerous-for-construction-businesses-w-adam-duso (Merchant Cash Advance)

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