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Merchant Cash Advance Agreement
Free merchant cash advance agreement template — a funder purchases a fixed amount of a business's future receivables in exchange for an upfront lump sum.
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This free merchant cash advance agreement covers 1. Purchase of Future Receivables, 2. Specified Percentage, 3. No Fixed Repayment Term, 4. Reconciliation, 5. Representations with 4 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small businesses and individuals documenting a loan or expense putting financial terms in writing so both sides have a clear, shared record. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Merchant Cash Advance Agreement
Funder: [Company Name] · Merchant: [Business Name] · Date: [Date]
1. Purchase of Future Receivables
Funder agrees to purchase [Amount] of Merchant's future receivables (credit/debit card sales or other specified revenue) for a purchase price of [Amount], paid to Merchant upon signing.
2. Specified Percentage
Merchant authorizes Funder (or its processor) to collect [%] of daily/weekly receivables until the full purchased amount is remitted. [This is NOT a fixed daily payment — it varies with Merchant's actual sales volume, which is what distinguishes a true purchase of receivables from a loan.]
3. No Fixed Repayment Term
Because collection is tied to a percentage of actual sales, there is no fixed maturity date; the obligation ends once the full purchased amount has been collected, whether that takes more or less time than initially estimated.
4. Reconciliation
If Merchant's actual receivables materially differ from projections, Merchant may request Funder adjust the collection percentage to reflect actual sales volume, consistent with this arrangement's nature as a receivables purchase rather than a fixed loan.
5. Representations
Merchant represents that the financial and sales information provided to Funder is accurate and will notify Funder of any material change in the business's operations affecting future receivables.
6. Default
[Describe events of default — e.g. providing false information, closing the business, diverting card processing to bypass collection — and Funder's remedies.]
Funder: ______________________ Date: ____________ Merchant: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Whether a "cash advance" is legally a receivables purchase or a disguised loan (subject to usury and lending laws) has been the subject of real litigation — the percentage-of-sales collection structure (Section 2 and 4) and reconciliation right are what courts look at to distinguish a genuine purchase from a fixed-payment loan in disguise.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: 1. Purchase of Future Receivables, 2. Specified Percentage, 3. No Fixed Repayment Term, 4. Reconciliation, 5. Representations, 6. Default
- 4 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Informal lending & reimbursements
Money changing hands between people or a business and its team, without a bank's paperwork.
FAQ
Is this merchant cash advance agreement template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this merchant cash advance agreement as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this merchant cash advance agreement cover?
This finance template includes 1. Purchase of Future Receivables, 2. Specified Percentage, 3. No Fixed Repayment Term, 4. Reconciliation. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This covers the standard structure, not the interest-rate limits, disclosure requirements, or tax implications that can apply depending on your state and the amount involved. Check those specifics with an accountant or financial attorney before you rely on it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 4 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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