TL;DR
BFS Capital ranks #84 in our 2026 funder ranking. Best for small-to-mid established merchants wanting a direct alternative lender with multiple product types. The strength: Direct alternative lender with MCA + term loans + LOC. The watch-out: Pricing not always the most competitive.
BFS Capital rate card 2026
| Category | MCA + multi-product |
| Best for | Multi-product alternative lender — MCA + term loans |
| Amount range | $4,000 – $500,000 |
| Cost (factor / APR) | Factor 1.18 – 1.45; term loan APR 14 – 30% |
| Speed to fund | 1 – 3 business days |
| Min time in business | 6 months |
| Min monthly revenue | $12,000 |
| Min credit score | 550+ |
The strength — what BFS Capital does better than anyone
Direct alternative lender with MCA + term loans + LOC. Strong fit for established small businesses. 20+ year track record. Broad industry acceptance.
The watch-out — what BFS Capital doesn't put in marketing
Pricing not always the most competitive. Sales process can include multi-touch follow-up.
Who BFS Capital is best for
Small-to-mid established merchants wanting a direct alternative lender with multiple product types.
Who shouldn't apply
Merchants ranking solidly above BFS Capital's box may want to apply to OnDeck or Credibly first for cheaper money. Established multi-location operators may get better terms at OnDeck or NewCo Capital Group. As with any MCA decision, the cheapest money is the money you don't borrow — start with the calculator at /calculator to see if the deal you'd take from BFS Capital actually makes sense.
How BFS Capital compares to the rest of the top 10
| Funder | Category | Cost | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFS Capital (this funder) | MCA + multi-product | Factor 1.18 – 1.45; term loan APR 14 – 30% | 1 – 3 business days |
| Credibly | MCA + multi-product | Factor 1.11+ (MCA); APR varies for term + LOC | As fast as 4 hours |
| Greenbox Capital | Multi-product | Factor varies; published up to 19% ISO commission | 24 – 48 hours |
| Accord Business Funding | MCA specialty | Factor varies by paper grade (often 1.40+) | Next-day for approved files |
| Bluevine | LOC | APR 6.2% – 27% | 1 – 3 business days |
| OnDeck | Term + LOC | Term APR 27%+; LOC APR 30%+ | Same-day for approved files |
What to ask BFS Capital before signing
- "What's the APR-equivalent on this deal?" A funder who can't or won't quote it has something to hide. Required disclosure in five states as of 2026.
- "Is there a prepayment discount?" Some funders charge the full factor regardless of payoff speed. Get the discount in writing before you sign.
- "What's the reconciliation policy if my revenue drops?" The best funders adjust the daily ACH downward when deposits drop. Many won't. Ask in writing.
- "Will you stack on top of an existing position?" Stacking is one of the top reasons MCA merchants default. If a funder accepts second/third position freely, that's a yellow flag for the merchant.
Frequently asked questions
- Is BFS Capital a direct funder or a broker?
- BFS Capital is a direct funder — they underwrite and deploy capital from their own balance sheet (or institutional credit facility), not by routing your file to other lenders. This matters because direct funders are accountable for the terms they quote.
- What's the minimum revenue BFS Capital will fund?
- BFS Capital's published floor is $12,000 in average monthly revenue, with 6 months minimum time in business. Credit score floor is 550+. These are box minimums — actual approval requires bank statements showing consistent daily deposits and acceptable NSF history.
- How fast can BFS Capital fund?
- BFS Capital's public speed quote is 1 – 3 business days. In practice, clean files (consistent revenue, no NSFs, no second position) fund at the fast end of that range. Files needing additional documentation, second-position deals, or larger amounts ($250K+) take longer.
- Should I go directly to BFS Capital or through a broker?
- Going direct gets you a single quote with no broker commission baked into the factor rate. Going through a broker (like Fundnode) gets you scored against multiple funders, including BFS Capital, with full disclosure of how we earn. There's no universal right answer — but if you only want one quote, going direct saves the broker's cut.
- What's BFS Capital's biggest weakness vs alternatives?
- Pricing not always the most competitive. Sales process can include multi-touch follow-up.
Related reading
- The full 2026 ranking of 10 MCA funders — where BFS Capital sits and why.
- How factor rates actually work — the math behind Factor 1.18 – 1.45.
- How to qualify for an MCA in 2026 — the 7 things underwriters check.
- Take the fundability quiz — find your tier in 2 minutes.