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How does revenue-based financing work, with an example?

Example: $50,000 at a 1.30 factor = $65,000 total payback; at $1,300 a week, that is 50 weekly payments. Fees deducted up front lower net funding.

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Revenue-based financing with a full worked example

The clearest way to understand revenue-based financing is to follow one deal through the numbers: how the amount is sized, what the total repayment is, how payments are collected and how long it takes when sales rise or fall.

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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 owners use Merchant Fund Express

Clear numbers

Net cash, total payback and payment shown before you sign.

Same-day decisions

A person reviews your revenue, time in business and bank activity, often within hours.

Lines of credit too

Advances, lines of credit and second-position options in one place.

Buyouts up to $100K

Existing balances of $100,000 or less can be bought out.

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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.

How it actually works

Sizing. Suppose a business deposits an average of $60,000 a month with steady activity and no negative days. A funder might offer a first round equal to a fraction of one month of deposits, for example $45,000, depending on credit, existing obligations and industry. MFE considers credit from 500, with stronger credit generally improving the offer.

Total repayment. If the agreement uses a 1.30 factor, the business repays $45,000 x 1.30 = $58,500. This total is fixed at signing. Any fees deducted at funding reduce the cash received; a 2% fee would mean $44,100 received while $58,500 is repaid. Always compare offers on net cash received and total repayment.

Collection. Under a percentage structure, the funder collects, for example, 10% of daily sales. On $2,000 of sales the payment is $200; on $1,200 it is $120. Under a fixed structure, the funder estimates a payment from average revenue, for example $460 per business day, and the agreement may allow reconciliation to actual receivables if sales fall.

Timeline. At 10% of $60,000 a month, the business remits about $6,000 a month, finishing the $58,500 in roughly ten months. If sales rise to $75,000 a month, payments rise and the term shortens; if sales drop to $45,000, payments fall and the term lengthens. With fixed payments, the term is set unless reconciliation is applied.

Early payoff. Some agreements, including some offered through MFE, give discounts for early payoff at 30, 60 or 90 days. If the business can pay off sooner, ask how much the total falls under each option.

A worked example

Here is the worked example expressed as an offer breakdown. Illustrative numbers.

Amount funded$50,000
Factor rate1.20
Total payback (amount × factor)$60,000
Fees deducted at funding (3%)$1,500
Net cash you receive$48,500
Weekly payment over 32 weeks$1,875
Same total as daily debits (~160 business days)$375/day

Illustrative numbers only. Your offer depends on your file; always compare net cash and total payback in writing.

Worked example summary

Average monthly deposits$60,000
Amount funded$45,000 (illustrative)
Factor and total repayment1.30 x $45,000 = $58,500
Collection10% of sales or fixed estimated payment
Approximate termAbout 10 months at average sales

Who this fits — and who should wait

Good fit:

Probably not yet:

Related questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a revenue-based offer sized?

On average monthly deposits, credit, existing obligations and industry.

How is total repayment calculated?

Amount funded multiplied by the factor.

How do fees affect the deal?

Fees deducted at funding reduce net cash received while repayment stays the same.

What happens if sales drop?

Percentage payments shrink; fixed payments may be reconciled to actual receivables.

How long does repayment take?

It depends on sales under a percentage structure; it is set under a fixed structure.

Can early payoff reduce the total?

Some agreements offer discounts at 30, 60 or 90 days.

Payroll $25K
Inventory $60K
Equipment $90K
Expansion $150K

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Before you apply:

  • Calculate net cash after fees
  • Multiply amount by factor
  • Model slow and strong months
  • Ask about early-payoff discounts

Merchant Fund Express vs. a traditional bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Decision time
Same day
Weeks
Credit to apply
500 minimum
Usually much stronger credit
Collateral
Not required for most offers
Often required
Documents
Bank statements and ID
Tax returns, financials, plans
Offers
Multiple funders, compare
One lender

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