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Repayment

How repayment works: daily, weekly or a share of revenue.

The same total can be collected three different ways. The collection method changes the month more than the total does.

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DailyCommon cycle
WeeklyCommon cycle
% of revenueFlexible cycle
Business daysCollected on

Three collection methods

Daily debitA fixed amount each business day. Predictable, and it does not move when sales do.
Weekly debitA larger fixed amount once a week. Fewer debits, a bigger weekly dip.
Percentage of sales or revenueA share of card settlements or deposits. It flexes up and down with the business.

Same $62,500 payback, three ways

  • Daily over 126 business days: about $496 a day.
  • Weekly over 25 weeks: $2,500 a week.
  • At 8% of $60,000 monthly revenue: $4,800 a month, about 13 months.

Choosing a cycle

Match the cycle to the way your money arrives. A business paid daily by card suits a daily or percentage cycle. A business that invoices monthly may find a weekly debit leaves the account thin in the weeks before payment. If you can, ask for a cycle that follows your deposit rhythm, since the same payback can be much easier to carry.

Think about payroll too. A weekly debit that lands the day before payroll will make a mid-month dip worse.

Planning for a slow week

Write down your slowest week from the last year and run the payment against it. If the balance stays positive with a buffer, the cycle is safe. If not, either a smaller advance, a longer term or a percentage structure is worth discussing. The point is to find out on paper, not in the account.

Common questions

What if a debit fails?

Failed or reversed debits usually carry fees and can put the agreement in default. If a slow week is coming, speak to the funder before the debit date.

Which method is easiest on cash flow?

A revenue percentage eases the most in a slow month. A fixed daily debit is the most predictable for budgeting.

Can I switch method?

Only by amendment or by refinancing into a new structure.

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