Working Capital Loan vs Business Cash Advance

By Rachel Walker on December 17, 2007 in Business Loans |

I felt like revisiting Working Capital today - and wanted to compare a Working Capital Loan to a Business Cash Advance.

Working Capital Loans

Working capital loans provide small businesses with the possibility of rapid growth by allowing them to meet their short-term financial needs. Working capital loans are generally used to pay wages, clear up accounts payable, and other short-term obligations. Working capital loans generally reach maturity within one year - some of these loans require collateral, although others do not. However, lenders DO check your credit history and DO require that you have ability to repay the loan on a fixed schedule.

Business Cash Advance

Business cash advances can also provide cash for working capital in a small business, without the credit check, and without the need to “repay” - This is because the business cash advance is not a loan. Payments are settled against the clients’ monthly credit card sales receipts. An added bonus that many credit card factoring companies offer is more efficient and cost-effective credit card processing.

Whichever financing method you choose - never underestimate the importance of keeping your working capital working.

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