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Payback amount: what it means in practice.

The fixed total you repay on an advance or revenue-based facility.

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In plain language

The fixed total you repay on an advance or revenue-based facility.

It is the advance multiplied by the factor or multiple. It is stated in the agreement and does not change with how fast you repay unless the agreement includes a discount.

Why it matters

Because it is fixed, it is the clearest measure of what you are agreeing to.

An example

A $25,000 advance at 1.24 has a payback amount of $31,000.

What to watch for

In practice for Canadian businesses

The payback is the figure to compare across offers. It is also the number a payoff letter will start from.

Questions to ask

In a file review

The payback is the number that appears in a payoff letter and in every comparison. A funder lists it next to the net funded amount, and the gap between the two is the real cost of the agreement. Keep a copy of it beside your cash-flow plan so each debit is visibly a step toward a known figure.

A common misreading

Some owners read the payback as the amount still owed at any moment. It is the total over the life of the agreement, and the remaining balance falls as remittances are made.

Related terms

Common questions

Can the payback change?

Only through an amendment or a new agreement.

Where can I learn more?

See the related guides and the comparison pages, or apply and ask.

Is this legal advice?

No. It is educational information, and agreements vary.

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