Merchant cash
advances
An upfront amount in exchange for an agreed amount of future business receivables. Remittances are often made daily or weekly.
See how the numbers workYour business has somewhere to go. We help you explore working capital options—and understand the numbers before you decide.
Vantage Founding connects businesses with third-party funding providers. Approval, amounts, terms, and timing depend on the provider and your business.
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Working capital for your next opportunity.
Amount received, total cost, and payment impact.
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A merchant cash advance can help address a business need. Knowing how it works helps you decide whether it fits your cash flow.
An upfront amount in exchange for an agreed amount of future business receivables. Remittances are often made daily or weekly.
See how the numbers workInventory, equipment, or a business opportunity may be a fit when the expected return and cash flow support the cost.
Explore business usesReview the amount you receive, total purchased amount, fees, remittance schedule, and contract terms. Other financing may cost less.
Know what to ask
Every business has a different reason to seek funding. Start with a defined use, a realistic return, and a plan for the remittances.
An MCA can be expensive and reduce cash available for operations. It is not appropriate for every business or every funding need.
Share your business details, requested amount, recent revenue, and what you want to accomplish.
Clear questions. Business purposes only.Provide 3–4 complete monthly business bank statements and an owner’s photo ID. A provider may request additional supporting documents.
Upload through your signed-in application.If a provider makes an offer, review its disclosures, total cost, remittance schedule, reconciliation process, and contract.
Approval and offers are not guaranteed.A factor rate describes the purchased amount as a multiple of the advance. It is not an interest rate or an APR. Fees and collection timing can materially affect the cost.
Simplified arithmetic using a hypothetical fixed schedule. Assumes no fees and no revenue adjustment. Actual net proceeds, payment structure, collection period, total cost, and required legal disclosures depend on the provider and agreement. This does not calculate APR or predict an offer.
Industry and state eligibility are determined by the funding provider.
Understand the product before you apply, and review every offer carefully before signing.
View the applicationAn MCA is generally structured as a purchase of future business receivables. Your business receives an upfront amount and agrees to remit a larger purchased amount. Collection may be daily or weekly. The actual legal treatment depends on the transaction, and any reconciliation rights depend on the contract.
Vantage Founding is a commercial financing broker connecting businesses with third-party funding providers. We do not make the funding decision. We receive compensation from providers when a transaction funds; review any separate broker fee disclosed for your transaction.
Prepare the most recent 3–4 complete monthly business bank statements, including all pages, and a clear government-issued photo ID for the required owner. Depending on underwriting, a provider may also request proof of business ownership, a voided business check, processing statements, current financing statements, tax returns, or financial statements.
Compare the net proceeds, total purchased amount, fees, expected collection period, and remittance frequency. Review any personal guarantee, UCC security interest, default terms, reconciliation process, and prepayment treatment. Test the payment against your ordinary expenses and lower-revenue periods. Bank loans, credit lines, or other products may be a better fit.
No. Providers determine eligibility, amount, pricing, and timing after reviewing your business. The requested amount selector is an expression of interest, not an available or approved offer. Availability depends on the provider, industry, location, and business profile.
No. Our initial application does not itself authorize an ACH debit or credit inquiry. If a provider needs a credit check or other authorization, it must be obtained separately through the applicable process.
Tell us where you want to take your business. We’ll help you explore the next step.