FAQ for Advance

What is a business cash advance?
A business cash advance is an easy, efficient, and secure way to obtain operating or venture capital for your small business needs. It is important to understand that a business cash advance is not a loan. A business cash advance, also known as credit and receivables factoring, is the purchase of your future credit card receivables at a discounted rate. The amount of funding that you can get depends on your monthly credit card sales.


What is the difference between a business cash advance and a traditional bank loan?
A business cash advance is based on your small business' projected sales revenue and income rather than any collateral or a credit score alone. Unlike traditional business loans from a bank, business cash advances are approved quickly and without excess paperwork. There is no monthly repayment schedule as obligations are met through daily credit card sales transactions.


How can a business cash advance help fund my business' needs?
We offer a cutting-edge working capital program to help you manage your company's cash needs. Our business cash advance program is a simpler and more responsive alternative to traditional small business lending. A business cash advance from us offers you the flexibility needed to raise capital so that your business may continue operating normally during even the most challenging financial times.


How does the business cash advance program work?
We provide an essential working capital service through which you are able to obtain a business cash advance based on your business' revenue. The amount you are eligible for is determined by your average monthly credit card sales.

Remember, this is not a loan, so there is no fixed monthly payment or the hassle commonly associated with traditional bank lending. Because we are purchasing a specified portion of your future credit card receivables at a discount, your cash advance obligation is fulfilled through your daily credit card sales. If sales are high, you pay back the advance faster. If sales are slow, you pay back less each day. This allows your business more financial freedom than a traditional business loan.

How do I apply for a business cash advance?
Just fill out our secure online business cash advance application today for quick and easy approval. You may also apply over the phone or via fax. Once we receive your application, you will be contacted by one of our representatives.

How do I know if I qualify for a business advance?
In order to qualify, you must have at least $5,000 in sales transactions each month for the last 4 months, be in business for at least 6 months, and meet a few other very simple requirements. There is no collateral required and no set payback time period.

Will I be approved?
Most small businesses, even those with little or no credit history, are approved for our business cash advances as long as they meet our requirements and are able to provide adequate verification.

When will I find out if my business cash advance application is approved?
Once you have submitted the complete application package, we will review it and contact you within 24 business hours. Approval is fast and simple. You may get funding in as little as 5-10 business days.

Why do you check my credit?
Although our lender DB Squared, Inc. does not provide a traditional credit-based loan to merchants, we do exercise a business-friendly scoring model to assess our risk that includes consideration of your credit history, general economic data, and business information in combination with both the business information and the guarantor's information. Viewing your personal credit is a very small part of the approval process.

Will the business cash advance appear on my credit report?
No, the business cash advance will not appear on your credit report. This funding will have no impact on your debt to income ratios.

Is there any paperwork involved in the approval process?
There is significantly less paperwork involved in obtaining a business cash advance from us than through any traditional financial institution. We will require proof of your business ownership, 6 months of credit card statements, and 4 months of business bank statements, driver's license, voided check.

What qualified as proof of ownership for my company?
We will accept a variety of documents as proof of ownership which include, but are not limited to articles of incorporation, or a business license showing your name as guarantor or owner.

Do you require any collateral?
No. Collateral is not required for business advance approval. Your proven business track record helps us determine your funding options.

Are there any set-up fees?
No, there are no application or set-up fees for your business cash advance.

Do I need to change my merchant processor?
Yes, you will need to change to Pinnacle Processing Group who has an exclusive relationship with DB Squared, Inc.. This is the revolutionary way in which the merchant fulfills their cash advance obligation by allowing the processor to split-fund the payment daily back to DB Squared, Inc.

Are there fees associated with changing merchant processors?
There are no fees associated with changing merchant processors when your advance is funded. PPG will guarantee to meet or beat your current credit card processing rates.

What is the interest rate associated with my business cash advance?
Your business cash advance is not an interest-based loan. Business cash advances are not loans at all, therefore your financial obligation will be met through a percentage of your daily credit card receivables. The cost of the advance is a discount factor rate charged as a percentage of the total advance amount. Our factor rate is 1.25 for 6 months.

How do I pay the money I borrowed back?
DB Squared, Inc.will base your payments on a predetermined percentage of your average credit card sales over a period of time, based on our business cash advance agreement. We purchase a portion of your credit card receivables at a discount when we make the advance for you. There is no fixed payment amount or set time period. Payments roll with your cash flow, so if sales are slow for a period, you simply pay less.

What do you mean by "gross volume?"
Gross volume simply refers to the total sales revenue.

Can I pay early?
Yes, you may repay your business advance early if you are financially secure and ready to do so. Remember, if you experience a high volume of credit card sales, your cash advance will be paid off earlier than scheduled as payment is always based on a predetermined percentage of your credit card sales determined from your average credit card sales volume.

Do I qualify for a discount if I pay early?
No, we do not offer a discount for paying earlier than scheduled. Remember, a business cash advance is not a business loan therefore there is no monthly payment schedule.

Can I renew my business cash advance?
Yes, and most of our clients do. This is an easy and efficient way of preventing serious cash flow problems. We encourage renewals of your cash advance once you are 50% paid back.

Do you have any restrictions on how the business cash advance is used?
There are no restrictions on how you can use the money received from your business cash advance. Once you receive the funding, the money is yours to use in anyway that benefits your business. You can use it for any type of business expenditure.

What are your business hours?
We operate every Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 5:00 PM PST. We are closed on all Federal holidays. However, you may still submit a business cash advance application, send an email, or leave a voicemail during our non-working hours.

I have more questions. Can I contact you?
Of course! We are always happy to help. Feel free to use our online contact form any time, day or night, to send us your questions, comments, and concerns. You may also give us a call at (206) 365-3931 ext. 110 or email info@pinnacleprocessinggroup.com. A representative will respond to your query during business hours.

 

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