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E-commerce funding in New York — what to expect.

New York e-commerce — Brooklyn DTC brands, Manhattan-based Amazon sellers, statewide Shopify operators — uses MCAs and platform-specific lenders (Wayflyer, Clearco, Shopify Capital) for inventory pre-funding. NY's disclosure law applies to sales-based financing.

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Typical funding range

$10,000 – $500,000 — that's the band most e-commerce in New York fall into. Deals smaller than $10K are uncommon (the math rarely works for the funder). Deals over $250K typically require stronger profiles or collateral.

What funders look for

  • Platform lenders (Shopify Capital, Wayflyer, Clearco) often beat generalist MCA pricing
  • 6+ months operating typical floor for MCA
  • NYDFS disclosure law applies — APR-equivalent disclosure required
  • Strong platform metrics (review velocity, low return rates) help underwriting

What to bring to the application

The faster you can ship these to a funder, the faster you close. Most underwriting decisions for e-commerce in New York happen in 2–4 hours once docs are complete.

  • Last 3–6 months business bank statements
  • Platform export (Shopify, Amazon Seller Central)
  • Voided business check
  • Driver's license for the majority owner

The math

A typical e-commerce deal in New York lands at a factor rate between 1.25 and 1.42. On a $50,000 advance at 1.32, you'd repay $66,000 over 9–12 months — about $260–$305/day in ACH. Our factor rate calculator lets you plug in your own numbers.

Frequently asked questions

Does the NY disclosure law cover Shopify Capital?
Yes — Shopify Capital is structured as sales-based financing and NYDFS rules apply. Expect cleaner disclosure than pre-2024 deals.
Should a Brooklyn DTC brand use Wayflyer over a generalist MCA?
Usually yes, if you're at $50K+/mo with strong gross margin. Wayflyer underwrites off platform data and prices tighter than generalist MCA.
Can a Manhattan Amazon FBA seller fund inventory pre-Q4?
Yes, this is one of the highest-fit use cases. Inventory loaded August/September pays back from October–December revenue. Run cash-flow math before signing — daily ACH starts immediately, but Amazon deposits arrive on 14-day cycles.

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