Category: Reviews

Decoding a Credit Card Cash Advance

If you're considering a Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) or OnDeck loan, you should consider a credit card cash advance first — it'll usually be the cheapest of the three options. Credit cards are normally used to buy on credit, but most credit cards also have a cash advance option. Instead of making a direct purchase, you can use the cash advance to withdraw money, like you would with an ATM/debit card. Unlike an ATM card, you aren't withdrawing your own… Read More

SBA 504 Loans: Affordable Commercial Real-Estate Loans

If your small business is interested in expanding, you'll want to look into the SBA 504 Loan Program, which is designed to help create jobs through long-term, fixed-rate financing used to acquire fixed assets for expansion or modernization.  504 loans are made available through Certified Development Companies (CDCs), which are community-based partners. The typical 504 CDC loan is structured as follows: SBA provides 40% of total project costs Third party lender covers up to 50% Borrower contributes 10-20% Loans may… Read More