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Healthcare funding in California — what to expect.

California healthcare — LA medical groups, Bay Area specialty clinics, San Diego dental practices, statewide medical networks — uses MCAs and medical-specialty lenders to bridge insurance AR cycles. SB 1235 disclosure law applies. Many qualify for SBA 7(a) as the cheaper path.

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Typical funding range

$25,000 – $500,000 — that's the band most healthcare in California 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

  • Specialty medical lenders price tighter than generalist MCA for healthcare receivables
  • 12+ months operating typical floor; SBA 7(a) is cheapest for established practices
  • SB 1235 disclosure law applies — APR-equivalent disclosure required
  • LA cosmetic surgery and dental practices often see the best A-paper terms

What to bring to the application

The faster you can ship these to a funder, the faster you close. Most underwriting decisions for healthcare in California happen in 2–4 hours once docs are complete.

  • Last 3–6 months business bank statements
  • Insurance AR aging report
  • Voided business check
  • Active medical/dental license for the majority owner

The math

A typical healthcare deal in California 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 an LA cosmetic surgery practice consider SBA?
Almost always yes. Cash-pay cosmetic practices have predictable revenue and qualify for SBA 7(a) easily. The cost advantage over MCA is dramatic — 5-10x lower total cost.
Are Bay Area concierge medicine practices priced differently?
Often better — cash-pay revenue is predictable and high-margin. Most healthcare-aware funders price concierge medicine at competitive A-paper terms.
Can a solo CA dentist qualify?
Yes, for smaller deal sizes ($25K–$75K typical). Group practices and DSOs unlock the $100K+ deals.

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