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Reconciliation: what it means in practice.

An adjustment of the payment to reflect lower sales.

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In plain language

An adjustment of the payment to reflect lower sales.

Some advances allow you to request a recalculation so the payment matches a share of actual sales rather than a fixed amount.

Why it matters

It is a safety valve in a slow period.

An example

If sales fall 30%, a reconciliation can bring the payment down by a similar share.

What to watch for

In practice for Canadian businesses

Not every agreement includes it. Ask whether and how it works before signing.

Questions to ask

In a file review

Where a reconciliation clause exists, a funder reads the request against recent statements: sales really did fall, and the payment is out of line with the percentage originally agreed. Having statements and a short explanation ready makes the adjustment fast.

A common misreading

Reconciliation is not a right in every agreement. It is a term, so you need it written before you sign.

Related terms

What to have ready

Keep the last three months of statements, the agreement showing the percentage and the remittances that were taken. A one-page table of expected versus actual remittances, with the dates, is usually enough to start the conversation, and it shows the funder you have read the agreement.

Common questions

Do all advances have it?

No. Ask in advance.

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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