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Merchant Cash Advance for Construction

Merchant Cash Advance for construction provides fast capital repaid from a share of future sales, with typical amounts of $5k – $500k+ and funding in 24 – 72 hours. Construction cash flow is lumpy — progress billing and retainage create gaps that lines of credit and factoring fill.

Last updated October 23, 2026

Why construction use merchant cash advance

Construction cash flow is lumpy — progress billing and retainage create gaps that lines of credit and factoring fill.

  • Equipment
  • Materials for new jobs
  • Payroll between draws
  • Bonding and mobilization

How it works

With an MCA, a funding provider purchases a specified amount of your future receivables at a discount. You receive the purchase price up front, and the provider collects the purchased amount over time as you generate sales.

The cost is expressed as a factor rate rather than an interest rate. A $50,000 advance at a 1.30 factor rate has a total payback of $65,000. There's no interest compounding — the payback is fixed at funding.

Requirements

  • 3–6+ months in business
  • $10k+ in monthly deposits (varies)
  • 3–4 months of business bank statements
  • Active business checking account
  • Few NSFs / negative days
Typical ranges
Amount
$5k – $500k+
Term
3 – 18 months
Cost
1.10 – 1.50 factor
Speed
24 – 72 hours
Credit
500+ often accepted

Source: industry estimates compiled by BusinessFundingQuote.com; actual terms are set by each provider.

Other options for construction

Comparison of business funding options (industry estimates)
OptionAmountTermTypical costSpeedCredit
Merchant Cash Advance$5k – $500k+3 – 18 months1.10 – 1.50 factor24 – 72 hours500+ often accepted
Equipment Financing$5k – $5M2 – 7 years6% – 30% APR1 – 10 days600+
Invoice Factoring$10k – $10MPer invoice (30–90 days)1% – 5% per 30 days1 – 3 daysCustomer credit matters most
Business Line of Credit$10k – $500kRevolving; draws 6–24 mo10% – 60% APR1 – 7 days600 – 680+
Business Term Loans$25k – $2M1 – 10 years8% – 45% APR1 day – 4 weeks650 – 680+

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