First Capital program · Independent placement

Merchant Cash Advance

Revenue-based commercial financing for time-sensitive business needs.

A Merchant Cash Advance is a purchase of future receivables — not a loan. You receive a lump sum today and repay a fixed total (advance × factor rate) via small daily or weekly ACH pulls tied to your bank activity. Fast, credit-flexible, and unsecured.

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Fit and review

What to know before you start.

Best for

  • Same-day capital when timing matters
  • Credit-challenged businesses with strong revenue
  • Restaurants, retail, trucking, construction
  • Filling a gap while longer-term financing closes

Documents and review factors

  • Recent business bank statements
  • Consistent business revenue
  • Business ownership and identity information
  • Disclosure of existing business obligations

Placement process

A structured path from request to potential options.

01

Share recent bank activity and the intended business use.

02

A provider reviews revenue, deposit consistency, balances, and existing obligations.

03

Compare the total purchased amount, remittance, frequency, and other written terms.

04

If accepted, complete the provider's closing and funding requirements.

Ready to move on Merchant Cash Advance?

Start with the request. A First Capital advisor will review the information and help identify potential options from independent third-party providers.