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MCA vs working capital loan: see how each payment behaves

A payment that flexes with sales, or one that holds steady on a schedule. Built for established businesses doing $60K+ a month that forecast their cash.

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Flexible remittance or fixed payments, chosen with your forecast open

Look at both a merchant cash advance and a working capital loan through our partner, Merchant Fund Express, and compare them on your own deposits.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Built for owners who forecast

Lump sum, without a long wait

For qualified businesses, funds can land in as little as 24 hours. About 3 months of statements and a 5-minute application; no tax returns.

Credit flexibility with a soft start

Applying starts with a soft pull and FICO 500+ is considered. Revenue consistency carries real weight.

A fixed total you can model

Both products show the full repayment amount in your offer before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

See the payment pattern first

Your offer lays out how and when repayment happens, so you can stress-test it against slow and busy months.

Same lump sum, different engine

On funding day, an MCA and a working capital loan can look identical: money lands in your account for inventory, staffing, or a growth push. What separates them is the structure underneath.

Comparison table

FactorWorking capital loanMerchant cash advance
StructureBorrowed funds with a repayment scheduleAdvance against future sales
Payment amountSet in advanceCan rise and fall with sales, depending on the agreement
Total costShown in your offerFixed up front in your offer
Fits bestSteady, predictable revenueCard-heavy or variable sales

We do not publish rates or terms. Each written offer through Merchant Fund Express spells out what you repay and how.

A slow month, for illustration

Picture a boutique fitness studio averaging $72,000 a month that drops to $54,000 in August. For illustration only, suppose both products called for roughly $9,000 of repayment in a normal month.

MonthSalesFixed-schedule paymentSales-linked payment
June$72,000$9,000$9,000
August$54,000$9,000about $6,750
October$80,000$9,000about $10,000

The sales-linked version eases in August and speeds up in October. The fixed version is easier to forecast. Neither is automatically better; it depends on how your revenue moves. If dips are your main worry, see slow-month cash flow funding.

Choosing with your numbers

Lean toward a working capital loan when

Your deposits barely move month to month, you prefer a known payment, and the use of funds has a clear payback.

Lean toward an MCA when

A large share of revenue comes through card sales, your volume swings with seasons or weather, and you would rather have payments track what actually comes in.

More detail lives on our working capital and merchant cash advance pages.

How to apply for either

One application covers both. It takes about 5 minutes, begins with a soft credit pull, and needs about three months of business bank statements; no tax returns required. We work with established businesses typically doing $60K or more a month, FICO 500+ is considered, and sole proprietors can apply. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000 and can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses. Apply now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an MCA a loan?

Generally no. It is structured as a purchase of future sales. A working capital loan is borrowed money repaid on a schedule. Your agreement defines the exact structure.

Which one is faster?

Both move quickly. Decisions come fast, and funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified files.

Can I switch from one to the other later?

Future offers depend on your deposits and obligations at that time. Discuss your plans when you review any offer.

Does credit matter for either?

Yes, alongside revenue. FICO 500+ is considered, and deposit history carries real weight in both.

Will either one raise my credit score?

Funding is not a credit improvement tool. If you are working on credit, treat that as a separate project.

Contract ramp-up $85,000.00
Second location $140,000.00
Bulk materials $56,000.00
Tax season gap $29,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

A clean statement history helps either product price well.

  • Keep deposits steady month to month
  • Lower NSF count and overdraft days
  • Separate business and personal spending
  • Have a 90-day cash forecast ready to compare

How TrueCredit working capital compares to a bank term loan

TrueCredit Business Funding
Traditional bank loans
Timeline
As little as 24 hours
Weeks to months
What to send
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns, financials, more
Credit bar
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit usually expected
Credit check
Soft pull to start
Hard pull up front
Funding range
$25K to $5M
Depends on collateral

Compare both payment styles on your own deposits

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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