Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) is an easy and quick way in which small and midsize business owners that lack collateral or have a low credit score to qualify for a conventional bank loan can obtain an upfront sum of cash. The borrower will then repay with a percentage of future credit and debit card sales processed through the business’ merchant account.

In reality, an MCA is not a business loan–it is a lump-sum of money provided by the provider in exchange for a percentage of the business’ future revenues.

A Cash Advance is an excellent alternative for any business owner with a low credit score (FICO) because it is a short-term loan that requires no collateral. Also, if you need working capital instantly, the approval process is faster than any other loan.