 TITLE: 8 Ways to Get Emergency Financing for Your Small Business CONTENT: 5\\. Merchant Cash Advance\n-------------------------\nCompanies such as restaurants and retailers that collect most of their payments via credit or debit cards may find a merchant cash advance a quick source of emergency financing.\nMerchant cash advance companies lend you money against your projected future credit or debit card payments from your customers. They then take a percentage of your credit or debit card payments, either daily or weekly, to pay themselves back.\n**Pros**: Quick approval; rapid access to funds.\n**Cons**: Very high interest rates; daily or weekly repayment can drain cash flow; if your future sales are uncertain, you may not be approved. END