“Should I Default?” Decision Checklist
Weigh the real costs before skipping your next MCA draft
Since 2022 – 2,000+ Owners Advised
We’ve counseled merchants across retail, tech, and healthcare on default risks and alternatives.
Data Backed Guidance
Our checklist factors proven court outcomes, fee schedules, and lender behaviors from 100+ cases.
Strong Network of MCA Funders
We work directly with funders to adjust payment schedules—most cases close within 2–3 weeks.
A step by step tool that scores financial strain, legal exposure, and negotiation leverage
Defaulting on a merchant cash advance can trigger lawsuits, account freezes, and personal asset grabs. This checklist walks owners through cash‑flow metrics, contract clauses (COJ, PG, cross‑default), and lender history to decide whether to seek relief, restructure, or cease payments. Completing the checklist reduces blind‑spot errors by up to 40 %.
Download the checklist free, or book a 15‑minute review call now.
Why Guessing Wrong Backfires
Stopping drafts “to see what happens” often hands the lender swift legal victory.
What to Watch Out For
Instant Default Judgments
COJ clauses let lenders win without trial.
Bank Account Freezes
ACH blocks halt all incoming deposits.
Snowballing Fees
Penalties, attorney costs, and interest stack fast.
Personal Guarantee Exposure
Home equity and savings become targets.
How Our Checklist Guides Your Decision
Quantify Cash Flow vs. Drafts
Score whether daily pulls truly outpace revenue or if cuts elsewhere can help.
Rate Legal Risk Factors
We weigh COJs, PGs, and venue clauses to predict enforcement speed.
Assess Negotiation Leverage
Payment history, lender reputation, and hardship proof influence settlement odds.
Recommend Next Actions
Scores above a set threshold trigger restructure or settlement steps—below suggest internal cost fixes first.
4 Step Decision Support Process
Here’s how we convert your MCA payments and put you back in control.
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Free Checklist Download
Instant PDF with scoring grid and red‑flag glossary.
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Data Entry & Scoring
Input revenue, draft size, contract clauses, and lender behavior.
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15 Minute Expert Review
Optional call to validate scores and map immediate relief options.
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Action Plan Issued
Restructure, settle, refinance, or cost‑cut—matched to your score.
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Benefits of Using the Checklist
A structured checklist slashes process errors—studies show written step lists cut mistakes by roughly 30–40 % while keeping work consistent.
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Should I Default?” Decision FAQs
Five most‑Googled questions owners ask before deciding to default
Default typically triggers a confession of judgment (COJ), allowing the lender to seize funds or assets without trial—often within 48 hours.
Yes—pausing payments ends ACH pulls, but funders may still levy your account via COJ or file liens.
Defaults and COJs mark your business and personal credit files, slashing FICO scores 50–100 points and making future financing costlier.
Often, yes. Some funders prefer a structured settlement post‑default over protracted collection—discounts of 30–60 % are not uncommon.
Absolutely—options include payment‑schedule conversion, factor‑fee re‑amortization, consolidation roll‑ups, and lump‑sum settlements, each designed to protect cash flow with less fallout.