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Line of Credit vs MCA for Medical Practices

Bridge reimbursement lag or fund a new exam room. Compare a credit line with a lump-sum advance. FICO 500+ considered, no tax returns required.

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Medical Practice Funding Comparison

Cover the gap between seeing patients and getting paid

Payers move on their schedule, not yours. We show you a line of credit and a merchant cash advance side by side so your practice can pick the right fit.

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 practices apply with us

Fast with little paperwork

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

Flexible credit review

FICO 500+ considered, with a soft credit pull to start so your score is not affected.

Clear total cost

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

Predictable schedule

The repayment schedule is laid out in the offer up front, so you can plan around claim cycles.

Need capital this week?

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.

Reimbursement lag is the real cash flow issue

Most practices are not short on patients. They are short on timing. Claims go out, payers take their time, and payroll, rent and supplies are due on schedule anyway. A denied or delayed batch can push that gap even further.

A business line of credit and a merchant cash advance are two common ways to cover it. A line is a limit you can draw from and reuse after repaying. An advance is one lump sum, repaid from future revenue. They solve different problems, so it helps to know which one you have.

A line of credit for ongoing gaps

If your issue is recurring timing, a line is usually the steadier tool. Draw to cover a payroll cycle while claims are in process, repay when reimbursements land, and keep the line available for the next slow batch. Many practices also use it for supply reorders and smaller repairs. Our business line of credit for medical practices page has more, and funding for medical billing delays goes deeper on that specific problem.

An advance for a defined project

When the need has a clear price and a start date, an advance can be the cleaner choice. Examples include:

See merchant cash advance for medical practices, and compare equipment financing for medical practices for device purchases.

Comparing the two

Line of creditMerchant cash advance
Funds arrive asDraws up to a limitOne deposit
FitsRecurring reimbursement gapsOne-time projects
ReusableYes, after repayingNo

Both offers show the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept.

How we review a practice

We fund established practices with steady deposits, from $25,000 to $5,000,000. The application takes about 5 minutes and starts with a soft credit pull. We look at about three months of business bank statements, FICO 500+ is considered, and no tax returns are required. Sole proprietors can apply. Qualified businesses can see funds in as little as 24 hours. Apply now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for waiting on insurance payments?

A line of credit often fits reimbursement gaps because you can draw while claims are pending and repay when they pay. An advance fits better for a single, fixed project.

Do insurance deposits count toward my application?

We review deposits into your business bank account over about three months. Insurance and patient payments that land there are part of that picture.

Can I use funding to open a second location?

Yes. A build-out or new office is a common one-time use, and many practices compare an advance with a line before choosing.

Do you need my tax returns?

No. We review about three months of business bank statements and start with a soft credit pull.

Can a solo practitioner apply?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply, and steady deposits matter more than entity type.

Can I use both a line and an advance?

Some practices pair a line for reimbursement gaps with an advance for a build-out. What fits depends mainly on your deposits and current obligations.

Payroll bridge $75,000.00
Exam room build $110,000.00
Diagnostic device $60,000.00
EHR upgrade $35,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These steps can make a practice easier to review.

  • Deposit all payer and patient revenue in one account
  • Work down your oldest unpaid claims
  • Keep personal and practice spending separate
  • Avoid taking new obligations right before applying

Merchant Fund Express vs a traditional bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Options
Line of credit or MCA
Mostly term loans
Paperwork
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns, statements, plans
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Often strong credit required
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often weeks of underwriting
Application
5 minutes, soft pull to start
Long forms, hard pull common

See both options for your practice

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

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