Personal Finance
How do merchant cash advances work?
Quick Answer
A merchant cash advance (MCA) buys future revenue at a factor rate of 1.1–1.5x. You repay via fixed daily/weekly debits from sales — effective APR often runs 50–150%+. Generally a last-resort financing tool.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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