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Line of Credit vs MCA for Staffing Agencies

Carry weekly payroll while clients pay on terms. Compare a revolving limit with a lump-sum advance and apply in about 5 minutes.

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Staffing Agency Funding

Cover the float between payroll and invoices

Every new placement adds to the cash you carry. Pick funding that follows your billing cycle as the agency grows.

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.

Built for agency cash cycles

Quick and light on documents

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

Credit flexibility

FICO 500+ is considered. Client deposits carry real weight.

The full cost, in writing

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

Schedule known in advance

Repayment is laid out in your offer, so you can plan it around client pay dates.

Cash flow tight this month?

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.

The payroll float problem

Staffing agencies pay workers every week but often wait much longer for clients to pay invoices. The more placements you make, the bigger that float gets. Growth itself can squeeze cash. That is why agency owners so often weigh a business line of credit against a merchant cash advance: both can carry payroll, but they do it in different ways.

Line of credit: matches a rolling float

For most agencies, the float is not a one-time event. It rolls forward every week as new hours are billed and old invoices are paid. A revolving line of credit mirrors that cycle. You draw to cover payroll, repay when clients pay, and draw again. As your placements grow, a steady deposit history helps support the limit. See our line of credit for staffing agencies page.

Merchant cash advance: fuels a specific push

An advance gives a lump sum now, repaid from future deposits on the schedule in your offer. It suits a defined need rather than the ongoing float:

More detail is on our merchant cash advance for staffing agencies page.

What reviewers notice

Funders reading an agency's statements tend to look at how regular client payments are, how concentrated revenue is across clients, and what obligations already sit against those deposits. A large share of revenue from one client is a factor, not a verdict. If your need is broader than payroll, our working capital for staffing agencies page covers more uses.

How to apply

Apply in about 5 minutes with a soft credit pull to start. We review about three months of business bank statements, and no tax returns are required. FICO 500+ is considered and sole proprietors can apply. Funding runs from $25,000 to $5,000,000, and qualified agencies can be funded in as little as 24 hours. Your offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept. Start your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for weekly payroll?

Because the payroll float usually repeats, many agencies find a line of credit fits better. An advance suits a one-time push like a big new account.

Do slow-paying clients hurt my application?

Reviewers look at your actual deposit pattern. Slow but reliable clients are part of the picture, and it helps to explain their terms.

Can a new branch be funded?

A branch launch is a defined cost, so an advance is a common choice. The amount depends mainly on deposits and existing obligations.

Is credit the main factor?

It is one factor. FICO 500+ is considered, alongside deposits and current obligations.

What do I need to send?

About three months of business bank statements and the 5-minute application. No tax returns.

Does a seasonal agency qualify?

Seasonal agencies, such as those staffing warehouses for the holidays, can apply. Reviewers weigh the full deposit pattern, so it helps to explain your busy and slow periods when you apply.

Weekly payroll $120,000.00
New branch $95,000.00
Recruiter hires $58,000.00
Job board spend $25,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These habits help reviewers understand an agency's cash flow.

  • Send all client payments to one operating account
  • Invoice the day hours are approved
  • Broaden your client base over time
  • Keep a current list of obligations ready

Us vs a typical bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
About 5 minutes
Long underwriting
Documents
About 3 months of bank statements
Returns, aging reports
Credit check
Soft pull to start
Hard pull common
Credit considered
FICO 500+
Stronger credit needed
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks to months

Keep payroll moving as you grow

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

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