Merchant Cash Advance

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Definition

What is it: A Merchant Cash Advance is a financial arrangement that involves the sale of future credit card or bank receivables. It is not classified as a loan but rather a purchase of future sales at a discount.

What is it used for: MCAs are often used by businesses facing a cash crunch to obtain quick funding, although they are frequently the most expensive financing option available.

What it is not: An MCA is not a loan, which is a common misconception among business owners.

Coverage

  • Attributes: 6
  • Synonyms: 2
  • Related entities: 0
  • Sources: 1

Identity

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

Attributes

Key Facts
Merchant Cash Advances are structured as the purchase of future receivables rather than being traditional loans. [1]
Key Facts
Article 9 reorganizations can be utilized to strip MCA debt and provide a business with a path to recovery. [1]
Key Facts
The 406 notice is a financial instrument that can be used to disrupt business operations suddenly. [1]
Key Facts
MCA brokers are often incentivized to sell the most expensive and disadvantageous options to business owners. [1]
Key Facts
Easy money obtained through MCAs is frequently the most expensive financial mistake a business can make. [1]
Fact
The frequency of Merchant Cash Advances in the construction industry is currently increasing. [1]

Synonyms & Alternate Names

  • MCA
  • Quicksand Finance

Related Entities

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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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