MCA Debt Restructuring: A Step-by-Step Process
MCA Debt Restructuring: A Step-by-Step Process
Restructuring sounds complex. The mechanics are not. What separates results is sequencing.
Phase 1: Intake (Week 1)
- Collect all MCA contracts and amendments.
- Pull the last 90 days of bank statements.
- Build a current balance sheet for each position.
- Identify any COJs, UCC filings, or active lawsuits.
Deliverable: a one-page position map and a realistic exit range.
Phase 2: Stabilize cash flow (Weeks 1–2)
- Coordinate any ACH adjustments with a restructuring offer ready to deliver same-day.
- Brief the funders that representation has been engaged — most pause aggressive collection immediately when an organized intermediary appears.
Phase 3: Negotiate (Weeks 2–8)
- Send each funder the same restructuring term sheet.
- Counter and close position-by-position.
- Settle the most distressed positions for lump sums; restructure the rest into extended terms.
Phase 4: Document (Weeks 8–12)
- Signed settlement / restructure agreements for each position.
- UCC termination commitments.
- Written confirmation of credit reporting language.
- Updated ACH authorizations matching the new schedule.
Phase 5: Monitor (ongoing, 6–12 months)
- Confirm UCCs are actually terminated.
- Watch for funders attempting to re-collect outside the new agreement.
- Adjust if business performance changes materially.
Typical outcome
Combined daily/weekly withdrawals drop 50–75%. Total payoff drops 20–40%. The business stays operational throughout. Talk to us to see what a restructured plan would look like for your numbers.
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