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Holiday inventory runs out in October if you don't have capital in August. Banks want 2 years of tax returns showing the profit a retailer rarely puts on paper. MCA sees your daily POS volume and funds the inventory cycle that keeps your shelves full and your customers coming back.
Retail stores qualify for MCA funding with 500+ FICO, 6+ months in business, and $8,000+/month in business bank deposits. Daily POS transactions are ideal for MCA underwriting. No inventory or lease collateral required. Decision in 2–4 hours, funded in 24–48 hours.
Start with the funding path that fits your situation.
No restrictions — capital goes where your store needs it most.
The 4 factors underwriters evaluate on every retail application.
Retail factor rates: 1.18–1.35 for strong profiles. Seasonal retailers: apply when your 3-month average is at its peak to show best deposit volume.
Same store, two completely different underwriting conversations.
Common questions from retail store owners about qualifying, amounts, and how MCA works.
Yes. Retail stores qualify for MCA with 500+ FICO, 6+ months in business, and $8,000+/month in business bank deposits. Daily POS transactions and card sales create consistent deposit patterns that MCA underwriters approve regularly.
Retail MCA funding typically ranges from $10,000 to $500,000. A boutique averaging $18,000/month in deposits may qualify for $13,500–$27,000. A higher-volume retailer averaging $75,000/month may qualify for $56,250–$112,500.
Yes. MCA funds are unrestricted. Retail businesses commonly use MCA for inventory purchasing, seasonal stock buildup before Q4, store renovation, new location deposits, fixture upgrades, POS system replacements, marketing campaigns, and working capital during slow months.
MCA underwriters use your most recent 3-month deposit average. For retail businesses with strong Q4 (holiday season) revenue, applying in January or February shows your peak performance. The 3-month window captures your actual operating pattern.
No. Retail MCA does not require inventory, fixtures, store equipment, or your commercial lease as collateral. Repayment comes from a daily percentage of your business bank deposits — typically 10–15%.
Yes. Bank declines do not affect MCA eligibility. Banks often decline retailers because inventory is poor collateral, margins are thin, and seasonality makes income irregular by bank standards. MCA evaluates your actual deposit pattern.
Yes, if revenue is deposited into a business bank account. E-commerce sales through Shopify, Amazon, or your own store that deposit to a business checking account count toward monthly deposit volume. The source of the sale does not disqualify you.
One-page application. 3 months of bank statements. Decision in 24–48 hours.
500 FICO OK · No inventory collateral · Seasonal businesses welcome
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