What is a Revenue-Based Loan?
Unlike a traditional term loan, a revenue-based loan enables better cash flow management as principal repayments are based on a percentage of monthly revenue instead of fixed payments. When revenue is higher, payments increase, when revenue is lower, payments decrease.
Product Overview
Loan size
$25,000-$500,000
Interest
Monthly interest payments at a 7.5% annual interest rate
Principal
Monthly principal payments are designed to adjust to your business’s revenue patterns. Monthly principal payments are only required if your revenue exceeds a set threshold — defined as 25% of your average monthly revenue
Term
Up to 5 years
Fees
3% origination fee; no application fees
Technical Assistance
Required monthly meetings with a Financial Coach to analyze cash flow and review revenue calculations until loan is repaid
Guaranty
Personal guaranty required from all owners of 20% or more
Security
UCC filing
Loan Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for an NYC Future Fund loan, small businesses must meet the following requirements:
- Must have at least 12 months in business with at least 1 year of filed tax returns
- $50,000+ in historical or projected annual revenue
- Funds can be used for working capital, inventory, marketing, hiring, materials, small equipment, and refinancing
- Authorize a credit check
- Submit one year of most recent tax returns, year-to-date financials, and one year of monthly projections
How It Works
- Step 1: Complete the brief questionnaire using the “Get Started” button below.
- Step 2: If your business is a good fit for this program based on your responses, you will be prompted to select a participating lender. If you are not matched, please visit NYC Funds Finder to view other products that may be a good fit for your business.
- Step 3: After you select a participating lender, that lender will be in touch with you to explain the next steps in the application process. A representative from one of SBS’s NYC Business Solutions Centers will also reach out to see if you are interested in free assistance with your application.
- Step 4: The lender will review the application and determine whether to award a loan based on the application.
Participating Lenders Include:
- Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF)
- Accompany Capital
- Grow America
- Pursuit