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How E-Commerce Data Powers Merchant Cash Advances
Episode 134 explores how fintechs use real-time e-commerce transaction data to underwrite dynamic merchant cash advances. We focus on the model pioneered by fintechs like Clearco (formerly Clearbanc), which integrates directly with Shopify and Stripe to pull daily sales numbers. Lucas explains how this data enables revenue-based financing with repayment as a percentage of future sales, rather than fixed monthly payments. He contrasts this with traditional bank lending and discusses the average advance sizes and typical costs—including factor rates vs. APR. Luna asks about risk management and…
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