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Notes on Specialty Finance


How I Evaluate a Merchant Cash Advance Using Failed Payments
When I underwrite a merchant cash advance, I look at failed payments before I look at total revenue. Here is why recent payment history tells me more about a business's current health than past sales.
Jun 241 min read


What I'm Seeing in Seasonal Business Funding 2026
My personal take on alternative lending trends 2026. Why retailers, restaurants, and trades are funding growth now, and how to match capital to your cash flow.
May 202 min read
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