Merchant Cash Advances have been gaining in popularity as banks continue
to remain cautious on lending
to small businesses, as recently reported in the Wall Street
Journal. However, a common complaint about many merchant cash advance
providers is not only the high rates they charge, but the complete lack
of transparency in pricing and terms. Typically, small business owners
are required to send in completed applications, credit card and business
checking account statements before any terms are conveyed to the
applicant. This is by design, as it offers funding providers an
opportunity to size the business up and determine how price sensitive
they are before selling the business owner on the value of the money,
while trying to downplay the high cost of capital.
Swift Capital, one of the leading providers of working capital to small
businesses has now changed the game. In response to increased requests
from small business owners, Swift Capital announced today that effective
immediately they have made their rates available on the home page of
their website. “Not only are our rates
half that of other merchant cash advance providers, but we are the first
to place them front and center on our website,” said Ed Harycki, founder
and CEO of Swift Capital. “In the same way that you can shop for
mortgage or credit card rates, Swift Capital has now published its
market leading cash advance rates so that businesses can shop for the
best price for funding,” continued Harycki. Swift Capital has also
included an instant prequalification tab on its website, so business
owners can quickly determine whether they qualify, prior to requiring
any documentation. Swift Capital has now set the bar for other business
funding providers so that small businesses know exactly where they stand
when seeking access to capital. Harycki also noted that, “small
businesses need to evaluate merchant cash advance providers carefully,
as many charge a variety of fees and require personal guarantees, while
charging significantly more for capital.” Swift Capital views this
transparency as an important step forward for the merchant cash advance
industry, as it is approaching $1 billion in annual funding, which
should entice many more businesses to explore the benefits of this type
of business funding.
Swift Capital provides working capital through its merchant cash advance
products at significantly lower pricing than established providers. Merchant
cash advances are designed for the unique needs of small businesses
that accept credit cards, and are typically used by restaurants, retail
stores, hotels and other service providers. A merchant cash advance is
an exchange of upfront cash provided to a business in return for the
right to receive an agreed upon percentage of future credit and debit
card sales. Advances range from $5,000 to $200,000, and can generally be
used for any business purpose. “This type of funding product provides a
lot of flexibility to small businesses, as repayment is aligned with the
day-to-day business revenue, and does not burden the small business
owner like traditional loans with fixed monthly payments,” continued Mr.
Harycki. Swift also provides a business cash advance product for small
businesses that don’t accept credit cards.
About Swift Capital
Swift
Capital is one of the nation's leading providers of working capital
solutions to small businesses. Since 2007, Swift Capital has provided
over $250 million in working capital through lines of credit and
merchant cash advances to over 10,000 businesses in all 50 states. Swift
Capital promotes fair and transparent pricing, fast decisions and
funding, and there are no collateral or personal guarantee requirements.
Swift Capital also supports numerous partnership programs to expand
access to business funding. To learn more about Swift Capital’s business
funding products and get a free, no obligation instant quote
call 1-888-923-0007 or visit www.swiftcapital.com.
