Who is WCI Brokerage?
WCI Brokerage is the marketing and underwriting firm that AAI utilizes to identify, underwrite and approve suitable merchant cash advance requests.
What is a Syndicate Partner?
A qualified lender who provides capital in merchant cash advance transactions.
What is the primary factor causing the growth of the merchant cash advance industry?
Fewer banks cater to the needs of small businesses. Even those who do, have a lengthy time period for processing and funding loans or cash advances.
What has been the average annual write-off rate since inception of WCI Brokerage?
Approximately 8%.
How often do Syndicate Partners receive status reports on their account?
Syndicate Partners portfolio statements are generated monthly. In addition, Partners receive a portal password giving them access to their account status on a 24/7 basis.
What is the average size and maturity of a merchant cash advance?
Advances average approximately $50,000, with terms averaging 8 months.
How does WCI Brokerage identify merchants in need of cash advances?
- Internet Marketing
- Use of Independent Sales Organizations (ISO’s)
- In-house Agents
- Repeat Business
How long does it take for an application for an advance to be processed and funded?
An application received by 10:00am can usually be funded by 4:00pm same day, assuming all stipulations required from the merchant are received timely.
What instrument is issued to parties lending money to WCI Brokerage as evidence of indebtedness?
Syndicate Partners receive a 9-month Promissory Note, a Memorandum of Indebtedness or Loan Agreement from WCI Brokerage.
What has been the historical annual return to parties lending funds to WCI Brokerage?
In excess of 15%*.
How do Merchants repay the advances they receive from WCI Brokerage?
Merchants make stipulated payments daily via ACH debit from their business operating bank accounts.
How large is the merchant cash advance industry?
Current estimates are over $24 billion in the U.S. and growing at 20% per year. The merchant cash advance industry is expanding across the globe.
What percentage of Merchants submitting applications are given advances by WCI Brokerage?
Approximately 1 out of 10.
What underwriting tools does WCI Brokerage rely on in analyzing candidates for cash advances?
In addition to basic internet services, WCI Brokerage uses CLEAR investigation software program for background checks. Experian is used for business and personal credit scores. DecisionLogic is utilized to verify banking information.
How does WCI Brokerage differ from other Merchant Lenders?
WCI Brokerage does not rely totally on digital communication. Personal contact is made with every merchant before an advance is made. WCI Brokerage staff remains in personal contact with the merchant throughout the term of the advance.
How are Syndicate Partner account performances verified?
An external accounting firm validates Syndicate Partner portfolio performance and balances quarterly.
What percentage of cash advance recipients refinance?
Approximately 30%.
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