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Understanding Merchant Cash Advances and Revenue-Based Financing
This chapter explores Merchant Cash Advances (MCA) and Revenue-Based Financing (RBF), focusing on their functions as advances against future revenue in contrast to traditional loans. It highlights the emergence of MCAs, their repayment structures, and the hidden costs associated with these financing options, warning e-commerce businesses to be cautious of misleading marketing and high APRs.