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    Exclamation Legal Issues MCA Lenders & Borrowers Must Remember, Always

    Like a small company loan, an MCA (Merchant Cash Advance) is based on an agreement for both you and your lender. If you fail to repay your merchant cash advance, you may violate the agreements, and the lender may file lawsuits against you.
    Small company owners may find it challenging to deal with legal concerns related to merchant cash advances. It might lead to much more severe issues for you and your business.

    Here’s what you need to know if you’re going with a contractual obligation or legal matters with MCA.

    What Is MCA and How It Works

    MCA is a sort of small business loan that you may receive. It is a bit different from traditional loans.
    The investor gives you money in advance, and you can return the money in two distinct methods, and they are:

    A portion from your bank

    Until you’ve returned the advance as whole plus costs, the MCA provider will deduct the amount from your bank.

    Withdrawals made on a daily or weekly basis:

    The lender will take periodic withdrawals from your company bank account, similar to an installment loan, but it will be on a daily or weekly basis rather than monthly.

    Instead of a rate of interest, the charges you pay are centered on a factoring rate. If your loan is for $1 million and your factoring rate is 1.7, you’ll have to pay a total of $1.7 million.

    The MCA violation of contract will almost certainly result in a lawsuit if you fail to meet your obligations. However, unlike most other cases, taking a stand against MCA brokers would be more difficult.

    Reasons Why MCA is Unique

    It’s feasible to work out a deal with other forms of small company debt before the MCA investor initiates a lawsuit. When it comes to merchant cash advances, though, things are a bit different.

    Most MCA deals include a clause known as a confession of judgment.
    If you sign an agreement with this condition, you’re giving up your right to fight back for yourself if there’s a breach of contract and the financier brings a case to recover the money.

    To put it another way, the financier can quickly pursue legal action and obtain a judgment to begin taking your company’s assets in order to reclaim its funds.

    Throughout many situations, a personal guarantee is also required for merchant cash advances. This implies that if your company is unable to repay the loans, you will be responsible for repaying them using your personal possessions or assets.

    As a result, if the investor initiates a lawsuit, it may affect your income and your company. Common examples can be mortgages in the form of the business owners’ office equipment, buildings, etc.

    Defending Strategies

    A confession of judgment limits your alternatives, and it isn’t without merit. One may be able to challenge it in other states if you can prove one or more of the following:

    • State and municipal laws prohibit the agreement or confession of judgment.
    • In terms of the persons concerned and the sum owing, the confession of judgment is factually incorrect.
    • Your violation of the contract does not meet the requirements for triggering the confession of judgment.
    • When you signed the contract if the financier made a mistake in not clarifying what the confession of judgment entailed.


    When you have cause to think that any of these are valid, you may be entitled to the court revoking the confession of judgment. If you’re having legal troubles with an MCA, it’s a wise decision to consult a lawyer who can guide you through the process.

    Avert From Legal Issues With MCA

    In an ideal scenario, you’d start your company with a different funding category. MCA is costly, there is no regulation around them and the contract benefits the financier substantially.

    However, if you have one and are concerned that you may fall behind on your payments, contact the MCA provider to see if you can be put on a customized payment schedule.
    If you can’t pay as promised, there may be a predetermined plan that you may follow depending on the contract.

    Even if it isn’t explicitly stated in the agreement, it could be in the MCA lender’s economic interest to collaborate with you in order to minimize litigation expenses. You might also attempt to sort the debt for a lower amount than you have.

    Likewise, if the MCA source can collect more money through a lawsuit, this might be a tough sell even with legal expenses.
    However, if you can demonstrate that negotiating an agreement is in their best interests, you may be able to avoid a costly and time-consuming procedure.

    Finally, seek ways to resolve the merchant cash advance agreement. You might, for example, use a loan facility to restructure your debt or ask for a secured loan.
    However, in cases of bankruptcy, you might be exempted from paying back the MCA loan.

    Reasons To Consult with Lawyers

    Whatever you decide, you should consult with a lawyer who can assist you in comprehending the issue and all of your alternatives, even ones you may not be aware of.

    Many law agencies and firms can provide you with debt resolution practicing lawyers with years of expertise helping businesses of all sizes develop, implement, and resolve commercial debts.

    They have been focused on merchant cash advances and other kinds of business finance for years, so they understand the process and can help you discover the best way ahead for you and your company.

    The lawyers can save you time by offering expert knowledge that would otherwise take hours to find.
    Also, we can work with you to build a customized plan to keep your business going, boost your cash inflows, and handle any legal concerns you may have with MCA.

    The procedure is simple, and the initial appointment is complimentary to see whether they’re a good fit for you. An expert member of the agency’s staff will review the matter and offer some suggestions from the lawyers based on your unique circumstances.

    However, if you want to go for it alone, consulting with a specialist may provide you with the courage and understanding you need to make the best choices for you and your business.

    The Repercussion of Breaking MCA Law

    In most scenarios, MCA should be taken care of from trustworthy sources. They can do far more harm than benefit because of the exorbitant fees, exploitative lending methods, and repercussions for default. So choose your MCA loan providers wisely.

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    i stopped reading after the first sentence where you said Lender when referring to an MCA FUNDER.. go back to law school.

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    You are rambling - " If your loan is for $1 million and your factoring rate is 1.7, you’ll have to pay a total of $1.7 million."


    Two words not used in the MCA Industry - Loan & Interest Rate!
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    Quote Originally Posted by joshbr9 View Post
    i stopped reading after the first sentence where you said Lender when referring to an MCA FUNDER.. go back to law school.
    So, you're saying that someone who provides you cash in advance isn't a lender? I'd say you go back to reading newspapers and elementary business books again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Monica Adams View Post
    So, you're saying that someone who provides you cash in advance isn't a lender? I'd say you go back to reading newspapers and elementary business books again.
    They could also be a lender, but the thing that we all have to repeating again and again (to keep ourselves in business) is that A CASH ADVACNE IS NOT A LOAN! It might function for the merchant in a similar way, but there are some technicalities and boundaries must be clearly drawn, and wording is critical. The way a newbie from November is coming out swinging against the entire push in the industry is pretty amazing. This is what's called "Chutzpa."

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    Quote Originally Posted by abfunders View Post
    They could also be a lender, but the thing that we all have to repeating again and again (to keep ourselves in business) is that A CASH ADVACNE IS NOT A LOAN! It might function for the merchant in a similar way, but there are some technicalities and boundaries must be clearly drawn, and wording is critical. The way a newbie from November is coming out swinging against the entire push in the industry is pretty amazing. This is what's called "Chutzpa."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Monica Adams View Post
    So, you're saying that someone who provides you cash in advance isn't a lender? I'd say you go back to reading newspapers and elementary business books again.
    MCA = The Current Purchase of Future Receivables - the repay is stated as a "Factor Rate" - The Company making the "purchase" is NOT A LENDER.

    Do a little research, there have been several Court Cases which this has been affirmed

    This is one of the latest -

    https://debanked.com/2021/11/new-yor...-not-usurious/
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    Quote Originally Posted by Monica Adams View Post
    So, you're saying that someone who provides you cash in advance isn't a lender? I'd say you go back to reading newspapers and elementary business books again.
    I googled newspapers and couldn't find anywhere to get them...

    But yea that's what I'm saying, facts. With the exception that they could also provide another product such as a loan or Line of Credit INHOUSE. But when referring to the MCA product they in fact are not loans and thus not a lender in that capacity, they are a 'Funder'. So, read case precedent.

    If you want to use all the language that you are a lender, provide lending, and say things like 'mca loan' on your website, then you will be in trouble with the court.

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