Having a good credit score is integral to getting goods and services at a reasonable rate. Most creditors will look pull up at least one of your scores, whether you are looking for a loan, housing, a credit card, or some other product or service. It’s important to have at least a rough idea of […]
Few things in life feel as good as a fresh start. This is especially true when you’re launching a new business and are full of enthusiasm to start making your dream a reality. But if you’ve been through some financial hardships that have left your credit score battered and bruised, a fresh start can be hard to come […]
PayPal Working Capital (see our review) loans are a convenient and relatively low-cost way for merchants who use PayPal to borrow money. Applications are short, repayment is automatic, and fees are normally very low. Unfortunately, merchants report being denied access to this service, often without a clear explanation as to why. While some merchants report success after waiting […]
Square Capital (see our review) loans are, understandably, beloved by most Square users. For the most part, Square has streamlined the typically drawn out and inconvenient loan process. With a Square Capital loan, you don’t have to spend time filling out long applications, gathering various documents, and remembering to write checks. It’s no wonder Square Capital is […]
Business financing is often a necessary part of growing a business, but when it comes to finding capital, it can be difficult to know where to start. Should you get a credit card? What about a loan from your local bank? Is there useful financing out there that you haven’t even heard of? Read on, […]
Small business owners searching for a merchant cash advance (MCA) or short-term business loan (STL) are often surprised to learn that their capital has come with a very high effective annual percentage rate (APR). The fact that your cash advance might have an effective APR reaching into the triple digits can be a big surprise. After all, that’s a very large number. […]
Short-term loans are a relatively recent addition to a merchant’s arsenal of business loan options. Introduced in the last decade or so, short-term loans are similar to traditional installment loans, but fees are calculated a little differently. These loans are useful for a lot of merchants, but also have some characteristics which might make them […]
If your business needs money, but doesn’t qualify for a traditional loan due to poor credit scores or a short business history, you aren’t out of options quite yet: a merchant cash advance (MCA) provider might be willing to advance you money—and fast. Unfortunately, many financial professionals warn against using this type of financing; the […]
By now, if you’ve looked for financing online, you’ve probably come across advertisements and sites offering merchant cash advances (MCAs). In fact, there’s even a good chance you’ve encountered some cautionary tales about them. You may have even heard rumors that alternative funders are abandoning MCAs entirely. What is clear is that the industry is […]
Small business financing is notoriously difficult to procure. Most bank loans require that the applicant have stellar credit and 2+ years in business – and even then, there’s no guarantee you’ll get a loan. According to Biz2Credit, big banks approved less than 25% of all small business loan requests in March 2016, while smaller banks […]
