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Second position: what it means in practice.

An advance that sits behind an existing first-position advance.

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In plain language

An advance that sits behind an existing first-position advance.

The second funder agrees to be repaid after the first. It is reviewed on how the first is performing and how much room revenue has left.

Why it matters

It can bridge a gap but raises the combined burden.

An example

A business with a $350 daily payment adding a second at $300 now pays $650 a day.

What to watch for

In practice for Canadian businesses

Second-position funding is available subject to the first agreement and file strength.

Questions to ask

In a file review

A second-position request is read starting with the first advance: balance, payment history and any consent requirement. The reviewer then tests the combined payment against monthly deposits, and a combined burden above what the month can carry is the usual reason for declining or resizing.

A common misreading

Second position is sometimes read as a last resort. In many files it is a deliberate bridge, and its quality depends on the first agreement.

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Common questions

Is it riskier?

It raises the combined burden, so sizing matters.

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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