Pricing & Terms

Transparent Terms. No Hidden Fees. No Fine Print.

Two funding paths, both explained in plain numbers before you ever apply — the exact amount ranges, terms, factor rates, and fees for every deal Smart Business Funding puts in front of you.

$10K–$5M Funding range
1.22–1.499 Factor rate range
2 Funding programs to choose from

Smart Business Funding offers two funding paths: a Direct Fund Program we fund ourselves, and a Marketplace Program funded through vetted partners. Here is exactly how each one works, in the same numbers our underwriting team uses — not a teaser rate that changes once you apply.

The Two Programs

Direct Fund vs. Marketplace, Side by Side

Both require at least 1 year in business. Repayment on both is a fixed daily or weekly remittance — set at origination and never changing over the term. This is not a loan; there is no interest rate, because repayment is a purchase of future receivables, not an interest-bearing installment.

In-House

Direct Fund Program

  • Funding amount$10,000–$5,000,000
  • TermUp to 15 months
  • Factor rate1.309–1.499
  • Fees5–10% of funded amount
  • Monthly revenue required$50,000+
  • Time in business1 year min.

Partner-Funded

Marketplace Program

  • Funding amount$10,000–$5,000,000
  • TermUp to 18 months
  • Factor rate1.22–1.499
  • Fees0–10% of funded amount
  • Monthly revenue required$5,000+
  • Time in business1 year min.

See the Math

A Worked Example for Each Program

Every deal we send you shows this same breakdown before you sign — funded amount, factor rate, fee, and the fixed remittance you'll actually pay.

Direct Fund Program · Illustrative example, not an actual client

$50,000 advance · 1.35 factor · 12-month term

A 7.5% fee on a 12-month term, repaid weekly.

  • Total payback ($50,000 × 1.35)$67,500
  • Fee (7.5%, deducted at funding)$3,750
  • Net funds disbursed$46,250
  • Fixed weekly remittance (÷ 52 wks)≈ $1,298/wk

Marketplace Program · Illustrative example, not an actual client

$50,000 advance · 1.30 factor · 18-month term

A 5% fee on an 18-month term, repaid weekly.

  • Total payback ($50,000 × 1.30)$65,000
  • Fee (5%, deducted at funding)$2,500
  • Net funds disbursed$47,500
  • Fixed weekly remittance (÷ 78 wks)≈ $833/wk

Both programs require at least 1 year in business. The Direct Fund Program requires $50,000+ in average monthly revenue; the Marketplace Program requires $5,000+ in average monthly revenue. Actual factor rate, term, and fee depend on your business's financial profile and are confirmed in writing before you accept any offer.

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a merchant cash advance a loan?+
No. A merchant cash advance is a purchase of a fixed amount of your future receivables in exchange for upfront capital. There is no interest rate — repayment is a fixed daily or weekly remittance set at origination, not an interest-bearing installment.
What is a factor rate?+
The factor rate is a fixed multiplier applied to your funded amount to determine total payback. For example, $50,000 funded at a 1.35 factor rate means $67,500 total payback, regardless of how quickly you repay.
How is the fee applied?+
The fee is calculated as a percentage of the funded amount and deducted from your disbursement at origination. It is disclosed in writing before you accept any offer, along with the exact net amount you'll receive.
Why does the Marketplace Program have a wider fee range than the Direct Fund Program?+
Marketplace Program offers are underwritten and priced by our funding partners, so fees can vary more by partner and risk profile. Every offer, from either program, is disclosed in full before you sign.
Can my remittance change during the term?+
No. Your fixed daily or weekly remittance is set at origination and does not change over the term of the advance, for either program.

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