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E-commerce funding in Texas — what to expect.

Texas e-commerce — Amazon FBA, Shopify, and DTC brands — has surged since 2024 as more sellers move out of California to Texas for cost reasons. Most use MCAs or platform-specific lenders (Wayflyer, Clearco, Shopify Capital) for inventory pre-funding.

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Typical funding range

$10,000 – $500,000 — that's the band most e-commerce in Texas 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-specific lenders (Wayflyer, Clearco, Shopify Capital) often beat generalist MCA pricing for established stores
  • 6+ months operating typical floor for MCA
  • Texas's 2026 disclosure law applies to sales-based financing
  • Returns and chargebacks reduce approved amounts

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 Texas 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 Texas 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

Should I use Shopify Capital, Wayflyer, or an MCA?
Run all three. Shopify Capital is built into your store and underwrites off platform data — usually fastest. Wayflyer is similar but cross-platform. Generalist MCAs are flexible but usually pricier. We route e-commerce leads to the cheapest fit.
Does the Texas 2026 disclosure law affect Shopify Capital?
Probably yes — Shopify Capital is structured as a sales-based financing product, and the 2026 Texas registration requirements apply broadly. Expect cleaner disclosures.
Can I fund an Amazon FBA expansion with an MCA?
Yes, but think carefully. FBA inventory takes 2–4 weeks to clear and start generating Amazon deposits. A daily ACH starts immediately. Run the cash-flow math before signing.