Merchant Cash Advance Directory

The most comprehensive directory of MCA funders for brokers. Search 67+ funders by revenue, credit score, positions, industry, and more. Find the right match and connect with ISO reps — all free.

67+

Active Funders

2

Verified Funders

29

No Min Credit

32

Accept Defaults

5

Reverse Funders

19

Industries

What Is a Merchant Cash Advance?

A merchant cash advance (MCA) is the purchase of a business's future receivables at a discount. Unlike a traditional loan, an MCA provider advances a lump sum of capital upfront, and the merchant repays a fixed total amount through daily or weekly ACH debits from their business bank account — or through a percentage split of their credit card processing volume.

Because MCAs are structured as commercial transactions rather than loans, they are not subject to the same lending regulations, usury caps, or disclosure requirements that govern traditional bank financing. This makes them faster to fund (typically 24-48 hours), more flexible in approval criteria, and accessible to businesses that banks reject — including those with low credit scores, limited time in business, or existing debt obligations.

The total cost of an MCA is expressed as a factor rate — a decimal multiplier applied to the advance amount. A $50,000 advance at a 1.35 factor rate means $67,500 total repayment. Factor rates typically range from 1.10 for low-risk first-position deals to 1.50+ for higher-risk profiles. Use our underwriting calculator to model different scenarios.

How the MCA Directory Works

MCA Directory is built for brokers who need to match deals with the right funders — fast. Here's how it works:

1

Enter Your Deal Criteria

Input the merchant's monthly revenue, credit score, current positions, whether they have defaults, their industry, and state. The search takes seconds.

2

See Matching Funders

Our directory instantly filters 67+ funders and shows you only the ones that match your deal. No more guessing or submitting blind.

3

Connect with ISO Reps

Create a free account to unlock funder names, contact details, and request direct introductions to the funder's ISO representative.

What Brokers Can Search For

Every funder in our directory is categorized by the deal criteria that actually matter. Here's what you can filter by:

Monthly Revenue

Filter funders by the merchant's monthly revenue. Find funders that accept deals from $5,000/mo to $1M+ — each funder has different minimums.

Search by revenue

Credit Score

29 funders in our directory have no minimum credit score requirement. Others start at 500, 550, or 600. Filter to find the right fit for your merchant.

Search by credit score

Positions

Whether your merchant is in 1st position or 5th+, filter to see only funders that will take that position. 46 funders accept 5th position and above.

Search by position

Defaults

32 funders in our directory accept merchants who have defaulted on a previous MCA. Filter specifically for default-friendly funders.

Search for default funders

Industry

Some funders restrict high-risk industries like cannabis, trucking, or construction. Browse by your merchant's industry to see only funders that actively fund that vertical.

Browse by industry

State Restrictions

Certain funders don't fund in specific states. Our search filters out funders that restrict your merchant's state, so every result is a viable match.

Search by state

Merchant Cash Advance vs Business Loan

MCAs and traditional business loans serve different needs. Here's how they compare:

CriteriaMerchant Cash AdvanceTraditional Business Loan
Speed24-48 hours2-6 weeks
Credit ScoreNo minimum at many fundersTypically 680+
CollateralNone requiredOften required
RepaymentDaily/weekly ACHMonthly installments
Cost StructureFactor rate (1.10-1.50)APR (6%-30%+)
RegulationMinimal (commercial transaction)Heavy (lending regulations)
Approval RateHigh — cash flow basedLow — credit/collateral based
Time in BusinessAs low as 3 monthsTypically 2+ years
Use of FundsUnrestrictedOften restricted

Use the underwriting calculator to estimate MCA costs for any deal scenario.

How MCA Brokers Make Money

MCA brokers earn commissions called points on each funded deal. Points are a percentage of the advance amount — typically 5 to 15 points depending on the funder, deal risk, and position.

The math is straightforward: a funder offers a buy rate (their minimum factor rate) and the broker adds their margin on top as the sell rate (what the merchant sees). The difference is the broker's commission. For example, 10 points on a $50,000 deal equals a $5,000 commission.

Brokers who work with more funders close more deals — because different funders have different risk appetites. A deal that gets declined by one funder might be exactly what another funder is looking for. That's why having access to a comprehensive funder directory matters. Check Funder Promotions for boosted commission offers from verified funders.

MCA Funders by Industry

Not all funders serve every industry. Some restrict high-risk verticals like cannabis, trucking, or construction. Browse funders by your merchant's industry to see only companies that actively fund that vertical.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a merchant cash advance directory?+
A merchant cash advance directory is a searchable database of MCA funders that lets brokers find the right funding partner for each deal. Instead of guessing which funders accept your merchant's profile, you can filter by revenue, credit score, positions, defaults, and industry to see instant matches.
How do I find MCA funders for bad credit merchants?+
Use the funder search to filter by credit score. Many funders in our directory accept merchants with credit scores as low as 500 or have no minimum credit requirement at all. You can also filter by whether the funder accepts defaults.
What is a factor rate in merchant cash advance?+
A factor rate is the multiplier that determines the total payback amount. For example, a $50,000 advance at a 1.35 factor rate means $67,500 total repayment. Factor rates typically range from 1.10 to 1.50 depending on the merchant's risk profile. Use our underwriting calculator to model different scenarios.
Is MCA Directory free for brokers?+
Yes. Searching the funder directory, using the underwriting calculator, reading industry guides, and browsing the glossary are all completely free. Create a free broker account to unlock funder names, contact details, and direct introductions to ISO reps.
What is the difference between a merchant cash advance and a business loan?+
A merchant cash advance is not a loan. It is the purchase of future receivables at a discount. MCAs use factor rates instead of interest rates, have daily or weekly repayment via ACH, and are structured as commercial transactions — which means they are not subject to the same lending regulations as traditional business loans. MCAs are typically faster to fund (24-48 hours) and have more flexible approval criteria.
What is stacking in MCA?+
Stacking means a merchant has multiple active MCA positions simultaneously. A merchant in 2nd position has two advances, 3rd position has three, and so on. Higher positions carry more risk because the merchant's revenue is split across more obligations. Some funders specialize in 2nd through 5th+ positions while others only fund 1st position deals.
How do MCA brokers make money?+
MCA brokers earn commissions called "points" on each funded deal. Points are a percentage of the advance amount — typically 5 to 15 points depending on the funder and deal type. For example, 10 points on a $50,000 deal equals a $5,000 commission. The spread between the funder's buy rate and the sell rate presented to the merchant is where broker revenue comes from.
What is revenue based financing?+
Revenue based financing (RBF) is an alternative funding model where repayment is tied to a percentage of the business's monthly revenue. MCA and RBF are closely related — both provide upfront capital in exchange for a share of future revenue. Many funders in our directory offer both standard MCA and reverse consolidation products.
What is a reverse consolidation in MCA?+
A reverse consolidation is when a new funder buys out a merchant's existing MCA positions and replaces them with a single new advance — often at better terms. This reduces the merchant's daily payment burden and simplifies their obligations from multiple funders down to one.
What credit score do you need for a merchant cash advance?+
Many MCA funders have no minimum credit score requirement. Unlike traditional bank loans that require 680+, merchant cash advances are primarily underwritten on business cash flow — monthly revenue, average daily bank balance, and deposit consistency matter more than the owner's personal FICO score. Some funders fund merchants with scores in the 400s.
How fast can you get a merchant cash advance?+
Most MCA funders can approve and fund a deal within 24 to 48 hours of receiving a complete application with bank statements. Some funders offer same-day funding for straightforward first-position deals with clean financials.
What is an ISO in the MCA industry?+
An ISO (Independent Sales Organization) is a company or individual that sells MCA products to merchants on behalf of funders. ISOs and brokers act as intermediaries — they find merchants, package deals, submit applications to funders, and earn commissions on funded deals. MCA Directory connects brokers with funder ISO reps for direct deal submission.

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