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Retail funding in Texas — what to expect.

Texas retail spans an enormous range — Houston boutiques, Austin gift shops, Dallas big-box adjacent retailers, and small-town main-street stores. Most use MCAs for inventory and seasonal cash-flow smoothing, particularly around back-to-school and December.

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Typical funding range

$10,000 – $250,000 — that's the band most retail 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

  • 12+ months in business strongly preferred
  • Monthly revenue floor: $15,000
  • Texas's 2026 commercial financing law applies — funders provide standardized disclosures
  • Strong card-volume retailers may qualify for split-funded structures

What to bring to the application

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

  • Last 3–6 months business bank statements
  • Last 3 months merchant processor statements
  • Voided business check
  • Driver's license for the majority owner

The math

A typical retail 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

Does the Texas commercial financing law make MCAs harder to get?
No — it makes the paperwork clearer. Funders licensed to operate in Texas in 2026 are already providing APR-equivalent and standardized disclosures. The approval bar didn't change; only the disclosure side did.
Are larger retailers (10+ employees) priced differently?
Sometimes — higher payroll often correlates with higher revenue, which unlocks better factor rates. But payroll size alone is not an underwriting input. Revenue and bank statement quality are.
Can I use an MCA to open a second location?
Yes, but think about it carefully. MCAs are short-term capital with daily repayment. A second location is a long-term investment with delayed cash flow. A term loan is usually a better fit for expansion. Use MCA for working capital, not for capex.