A merchant cash advance purchases a portion of your future card receivables at a discount, then collects a fixed percentage of daily sales until the agreed amount is repaid. Unlike term loans with monthly due dates, repayment flexes with your revenue: high-volume days retire the advance faster, while slower periods automatically reduce the daily remittance. This structure fits seasonal retailers along Arsenal Street and service businesses near Watertown Square, where cash flow swings with weather, local events, and school calendars. Because approval hinges on transaction history rather than balance sheets, funding often arrives within two business days once you submit recent processing statements.