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Frequently asked questions
You can use your merchant advance for any business purpose. Examples of ways that business owners have successfully invested their merchant cash advance money include:
Advertising
Expansion
Equipment Repair
Working Capital
Inventory
Renovations
Buying Out a Partner
Debt Reduction
Tax Payments
Emergency Situations
As long as you meet our qualification requirements you may be eligible for a merchant advance – because our product is not a loan (it is a purchase of a portion of your future debit/credit card receivables), we may be able to provide cash for your business without affecting your other obligations. Please contact us to discuss the specifics of your situation and we will determine whether you are eligible for the merchant advance program.
By analyzing your historical debit/credit card sales volumes we establish targets for the length of your merchant advance program. A program can be designed to last anywhere from 6- 48 months and the amount of cash that we can advance you depends on the length of the program. However, the length of time it actually takes for us to get paid back depends on how well your business does (we don’t get paid until you get paid!). Apply now and a 123 Funding Relationship Manager will contact you to discuss which options best suit your needs.
No – once the daily retrieval percentage (or “withholding percentage”) has been set it stays the same until your outstanding balance has been satisfied. However, at 123 Funding, we do our best to ensure that your business will remain profitable during the program. As such, we can keep the withholding percentage small and typically set it to between 4-15%.
The process is fully automated so you never have to worry about making a payment. Investors only get paid when you get paid and the automated process collects a specified percentage of your debit/credit card sales on a daily basis. In the case of a merchant advance loan, a small fixed payment is electronically debited from your business bank account each business day. This continues until your balance is settled.
Although your credit score is a factor in our decision, there are many other factors that play into the decision of whether or not to advance cash to your business. Having excellent credit is not a pre-requisite. Also, your merchant advance will not affect your credit score. Apply now and see how much you qualify for
At123 Funding, we view each business and each situation as being unique. We maintain a flexible approach and have the resources to tailor our financing solutions for a variety of circumstances. To the extent that you are using your merchant advance funds on new equipment, we may set up the transaction as equipment financing. If you have other collateral you are able to offer (personal property or otherwise), this may also be used to lower the cost of your advance. However, putting up collateral is completely optional. We just believe in giving you the choice so that we can offer you a better price! Please contact us to discuss the specifics of your situation.
Applying for a merchant advance is absolutely free – we do not charge any fees associated with the application process. The size of the fee for your merchant advance depends on a number of factors including the size of the advance, the size of your business, the industry you are in, the level of seasonality in your business, and the size of your average sale, among other things. Find out exactly what you qualify for by filling out our online application form and one of 123 Funding Relationship Managers will contact you within 24 hours.
It does not matter who your current debit/credit card processor is. A automated system has been designed to work with all major processing companies. At123 Funding, we will never ask you to switch from your current processor – we are not in the business of payment processing, we are in the financing business!
If your business has a physical location, there’s more than six (6) months left on your lease, you’ve been in business for at least six (6) months, and you process at least $5,000 per month in debit/credit card sales, then you meet our basic qualifications! Find out exactly what you qualify for by filling out our online application form and one of 123 Funding Relationship Manager will contact you within 24 hours.
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