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Line of Credit vs MCA for Home Health Agencies

Caregivers are paid every week. Reimbursements arrive when they arrive. Compare a revolving line with a lump-sum advance for your agency.

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Home Health Funding

Cover payroll gaps and fund growth with the right tool

Recurring payroll timing usually fits a line of credit. A new office or caregiver hiring push may fit an advance. We will show you what your deposits support.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Why agencies apply with us

Quick decisions, minimal documents

A 5-minute application and about three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Credit flexibility for owners

FICO 500+ is considered. Steady payer deposits count for a lot.

Full cost disclosed up front

Every offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

A repayment plan you can see

Your schedule is in the offer, so you can plan it around payroll and payer cycles.

Payroll before sales come in?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Payroll every week, payments when they arrive

Home health and home care agencies carry a heavy payroll. Caregivers, aides and nurses get paid on schedule whether or not payer reimbursements or private-pay invoices have cleared. When intake picks up, the gap gets wider, because you add staff hours before the matching payments arrive. A line of credit and a merchant cash advance both address that gap, in different ways.

A line of credit for steady payroll gaps

For most agencies, the recurring problem is timing, and a line of credit fits recurring timing problems. Draw to cover a payroll run while claims are processing, repay when payments post, and keep the limit open for the next cycle. You only carry a balance on what you draw.

See our page on a line of credit for home health agencies.

A merchant cash advance for one-time investments

An advance is a lump sum repaid from a share of your future deposits. For home health, deposits usually arrive by ACH from payers and private clients, and repayment comes from those deposits. Agencies tend to use an advance for specific projects:

Learn more about a merchant cash advance for home health.

How to think about the choice

Recurring or one-time?

Payroll gaps repeat every pay period. A new office does not. That alone answers the question for many agencies.

How predictable is the timing?

If your payer mix pays on a fairly consistent cycle, a line can be drawn and repaid in rhythm. If you are expanding and the timeline is uncertain, a defined lump sum can be simpler to plan.

Either way, your offer shows the full repayment amount and the schedule before you accept.

What we look at for agencies

About three months of business bank statements show us your deposit pattern and existing obligations. No tax returns are required, FICO 500+ is considered, and sole proprietors can apply. The application takes about 5 minutes and starts with a soft credit pull. Apply for your agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use funding to make payroll while claims are pending?

Yes. Covering caregiver payroll during reimbursement delays is one of the most common uses, and a line of credit is often the better fit for it.

Does a merchant cash advance require card sales?

No. Repayment comes from a share of your business deposits, which for most agencies arrive by ACH from payers and private-pay clients.

We are growing quickly. Which option is better?

Growth often involves both: recurring payroll gaps and one-time costs like a new office. We look at your deposits and obligations and show you what fits.

How fast can an agency be funded?

Decisions move fast and funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Do you need patient information?

No. We review business bank statements and a short application about the business, not patient records.

Caregiver payroll $90,000.00
New office $65,000.00
EVV software $27,000.00
Hiring & training $44,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These habits make an agency's cash picture easier to read.

  • Submit claims promptly and track denials weekly
  • Keep payer and private-pay deposits in one account
  • Stay current on payroll taxes and existing balances
  • Tie each request to a specific payroll or project need

How we compare with a bank for agencies

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
5 minutes, soft pull to start
Long forms, hard pull common
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher scores usually expected
Tax returns
Not required
Usually two years required
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks of underwriting is common
Products
Line of credit, MCA and more
Usually one loan type per request

Keep caregivers paid while your agency grows

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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