2018

Reading time: 4 minutesFew hands rise when Dave Gallant asks a room full of farmers if they have ever used the federal cash advance program. Dave Gallant. Photo: Provided "For those who are not using the cash advance program, I want…

Working in FinTech and payment solutions for the past 10 years has been an eye-opening experience. Through my company's work providing market capital to businesses, we have found that many small and medium-sized businesses seem to be…

South African fintech start-up Yoco, which has had notable success with its point-of-sale (PoS) payment service, has expanded its offering with the launch of Yoco Capital, which provides small businesses with fast and efficient access cash…

Grace periods do not apply to cash advances, which means you may incur unexpected interest charges. Find out how to avoid paying this interest. Credit card issuers usually offer a grace period that gives you time to…

Banks regularly charge $ 30 to customers who overdraft their accounts. Now, a Silicon Valley company is considering offering a free service aimed at avoiding these high fees.US consumers who link their bank accounts to Oportun will…

Of all the loan options available to small businesses today, the merchant cash advance (MCA) may not be a borrower's first choice. Like the payday loan, the MCA has a reputation for paying high fees and is sometimes the only option for…

If you're looking for cash to finance the growth of your business, there's a good chance you're doing it with a bank loan or line of credit. But, especially for small businesses, cash advances from traders are another popular source of…