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Real estate & finance, demystified.

The jargon can be exhausting. Here’s a plain-English glossary covering real estate, lending, investment, and the business-finance ecosystem that surrounds them.

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Working Capital & Micro Funding

Equipment Financing

A loan or lease used specifically to purchase business equipment, secured by the equipment.

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Factor Rate

MCA pricing expressed as a multiple of the funded amount, not an APR.

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Holdback Percentage

The fixed percentage of credit card sales an MCA company takes for repayment.

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Inventory Financing

A loan secured by inventory, helping businesses stock up before peak season.

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Invoice Financing

Borrowing against unpaid invoices to access working capital quickly.

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Merchant Cash Advance (MCA)

A lump sum advance repaid via a percentage of future credit card sales.

Working Capital & Micro Funding

Purchase Order Financing

A loan against a confirmed purchase order to fund inventory or fulfillment.

Working Capital & Micro Funding

Reconciliation (MCA)

The process of adjusting MCA payments downward when sales slow.

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Renewal Funding

Additional financing offered after partial repayment of a previous advance.

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Revenue-Based Financing

Funding repaid as a percentage of monthly revenue until a multiple is reached.

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Short-Term Business Loan

A loan typically repaid within 3-18 months for immediate working capital needs.

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Stacking

Taking multiple MCAs or short-term loans simultaneously — usually a covenant violation.