About The MCA Guide
The Story Behind This Site
Meet Bar Alezrah
I ran a retail shop, took an MCA, stacked a second one, and almost lost everything. Here is my full story.
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Our Mission
The MCA Guide exists for one reason: to make sure no business owner signs an MCA contract without understanding exactly what they are getting into. We provide free, honest, no-jargon education about merchant cash advances, written by someone who has been through it.
What Makes Us Different
Real Experience
Written by a business owner who survived MCA debt. Not by a marketing team.
No Sales Pitches
We do not sell MCAs. We educate you so you can make your own decision.
Researched Facts
Every claim is backed by government sources: SBA, FTC, Federal Reserve.
Always Free
Every guide, tool, and calculator on this site is 100% free. No paywalls.
Editorial Policy
Every article on The MCA Guide follows these rules:
- Fact-checked against primary sources before publishing
- Updated regularly to reflect current laws and market conditions
- Reviewed for accuracy by people with real MCA experience
- Written in plain English that any business owner can understand
- Never influenced by affiliate partnerships or advertisers
Corrections Policy
If you find an error in any article, email us at hello@themcaguide.com. We take accuracy seriously and will correct mistakes promptly with a note explaining what changed.
Affiliate Disclosure
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Contact
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