the cheat-sheet

Better Financing Options

There's no single right way to finance a business. What fits depends on your credit, how steady your revenue is, and what you actually need the money for. More often than not, there's an option that doesn't lock you into expensive debt.

Lines of Credit

Flexible, on-demand capital that gives you the agility to seize opportunities or manage seasonal fluctuations without the burden of a lump-sum loan. Only pay for what you use.
Key Benefits & Use Cases
Manage seasonal inventory surges and payroll gaps
Immediate access to funds without re-applying
Only pay interest on what you draw
Funds become available again after payback
Program Details
Funding Amount
$50,000 - $500,000
Rates
Prime + 1.5% - 4.5%
Repayment Terms
Revolving (12-60 Mo. Review)
Time to Fund
2 - 14 Days
Collateral Requirements
Unsecured

SBA 7(a)

The gold standard of small business lending. Government-backed loans with the longest terms and lowest rates available, designed to fund growth, acquisitions, real estate, and refinance debt.
Key Benefits & Use Cases
Fuel growth and business expansion.
Fund business acquisitions, partner buyouts, or real estate purchases
Working capital for expansion, hiring, and equipment
Longest repayment terms in the industry (lowest monthly payment)
Program Details
Funding Amount
$50,000 - $5M
Rates
Prime + 2.75% - 4.75%
Repayment Terms
10 to 25 Years
Time to Fund
30 - 90 Days
Collateral Requirements
Business Assets, Personal guarantee.

Conventional Term Loan

A traditional lump-sum loan with predictable, fixed monthly payments over a set term. The best fit for a defined, one-time investment with a clear ROI.
Key Benefits & Use Cases
Fund expansion, build-outs, or large one-time purchases
Predictable fixed payments make budgeting simple
Refinance shorter-term, higher-cost debt
Builds business credit history with on-time payments
Program Details
Funding Amount
$25,000 - $500,000
Rates
7% - 18%
Repayment Terms
1 - 10 Years
Time to Fund
5 - 14 Days
Collateral Requirements
Unsecured under $250K

Reverse Consolidation

A strategic tool for businesses stacked with multiple MCAs. A new facility funds a dedicated account that covers your existing MCA payments, while you repay the consolidation on longer, more manageable terms — restoring cash flow without defaulting.
Key Benefits & Use Cases
Stop the daily/weekly MCA drain choking your cash flow
Consolidate 2 to 5+ stacked MCAs into one weekly payment
Buy time to stabilize the business and qualify for cheaper capital
Avoid default, UCC enforcement, and confessions of judgment
Program Details
Funding Amount
$25,000 - $1M
Rates
Factor rates 1.25 to 1.45 (varies by structure)
Repayment Terms
12 to 24 months via weekly remittance
Time to Fund
3 to 7 Days
Collateral Requirements
UCC-1 lien; personal guarantee required

Revenue Based Financing (MCA)

Fast, flexible capital based on your business's revenue rather than credit. Best used as a short-term bridge for time-sensitive opportunities - and only when other options aren't available.
Key Benefits & Use Cases
Fastest funding option when speed matters more than cost
Qualify with bad credit if revenue is strong
Payments flex with your revenue (RBF) or are fixed daily/weekly (MCA)
Use sparingly - for urgent, ROI-positive opportunities only
Program Details
Funding Amount
$5,000 - $2M
Rates
1.15 to 1.50 (equivalent to 30% to 150%+ APR)
Repayment Terms
3 to 18 Months
Time to Fund
1 - 3 Days
Collateral Requirements
Unsecured

PO/Invoice Factoring

Convert unpaid customer invoices or large purchase orders into immediate cash. Funding scales with your sales — the more you invoice, the more capital you can access.
Key Benefits & Use Cases
Bridge the gap between delivery and customer payment (Net 30/60/90)
Fulfill large purchase orders without depleting cash reserves
No debt added to the balance sheet — selling an asset, not borrowing
Approval based on customer creditworthiness, not yours
Program Details
Funding Amount
$10,000 - $10M
Rates
1% to 4% per 30 days (factor fee)
Repayment Terms
Paid when customer pays invoice
Time to Fund
1 to 3 Days
Collateral Requirements
Secured by accounts receivables

Equipment Financing

Purchase or lease the trucks, machinery, technology, or equipment your business needs without draining working capital. The equipment itself secures the loan.
Key Benefits & Use Cases
Acquire revenue-generating equipment without large upfront cost
Preserve working capital and existing credit lines
Potential Section 179 tax deductions
Easier to qualify for than unsecured financing
Program Details
Funding Amount
$10,000 - $5M
Rates
6% - 16%
Repayment Terms
2 to 7 Years
Time to Fund
1 to 5 Days
Collateral Requirements
Secured by the financed equipment

Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

Tap into the equity in your primary residence to access the lowest-cost capital available to business owners. Ideal when business credit is damaged but home equity is strong.
Key Benefits & Use Cases
Lowest rates available to small business owners
Pay off MCAs, credit cards, and high-interest debt
Fund renovations, expansion, or bridge cash flow gaps
Interest-only payments during the draw period
Program Details
Funding Amount
$25,000 - $500,000
Rates
Prime + 0% to 2%
Repayment Terms
10 year draw, 20 year repayment
Time to Fund
3 to 7 Days
Collateral Requirements
Secured by primary residence

Corporate Credit Cards

A spend-management charge card built for day-to-day business expenses — software, travel, vendors, ad spend — with no personal guarantee and no APR. Issue employee cards with hard-coded budgets and category controls, and earn rewards on what you already spend.
Key Benefits & Use Cases
Cover recurring operating expenses without tying up working capital or a credit line
Issue unlimited employee/department cards with real-time spend limits and merchant controls
Earn cashback or points (up to 7x on certain categories with weekly pay) and automate expense reports
Program Details
Funding Amount
$1,000 - $5M
Rates
0%
Repayment Terms
Pay-in-full each cycle
Time to Fund
3 to 5 Days
Collateral Requirements
Unsecured