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Short-term business loan and advance cost calculator

Enter the amount and factor rate to see what an offer really costs in dollars, and what share of your revenue it takes.

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Calculate what an advance really costs

Enter the numbers from an offer you have, or one you are considering. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you type here is sent or saved.

-Total you repay
-Cost of financing
-Cost per $1 received
-Payment
-Approx. monthly repayment
-Share of monthly revenue

Factor rates are not annual interest rates. The dollar cost above is what you repay in total. A short term and frequent payments mean the equivalent annual rate can look very different from a bank loan, so always compare options in dollars and ask for the annualized equivalent.

How to read the result

Common questions

What is a factor rate?

A factor rate is a multiplier applied to the amount you receive to get the total you repay. A factor of 1.38 on $50,000 means you repay $69,000, so the cost is $19,000.

Is a factor rate the same as an interest rate?

No. A factor rate is a fixed cost for the whole term, not an annual percentage, so it cannot be compared directly with a bank loan rate. Compare the total dollars repaid and the payment size instead.

What share of my revenue should repayments take?

There is no single rule. Many owners aim for repayments well under 15 to 20 percent of monthly revenue, and lower when margins are thin or revenue is seasonal.

Can I repay an advance early?

It depends on the contract. Some advances give no discount for early repayment, so ask before you sign.

Can Xito review an offer I already have?

Yes. Request a financing review and send us the offer. We will explain it in dollars and tell you whether another structure looks possible.

Want a second set of eyes on your numbers?

Request a financing review. We call you back within 2 hours during business hours. Same-day approval is possible, and requests under $100,000 can be funded in as little as 2 business days. No obligation.

Request a financing review Call 403-827-1014

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