Among the options available to small businesses, revenue-based financing (RBF) seems to be getting more attention recently. It’s structured like a loan and the repayment is tied to a percentage of the company’s monthly revenue. The main attraction for entrepreneurs, accordingly, is that it’s promoted as a way to finance rapid growth without giving up equity and control.
These loan products are marketed through niche lenders. And like much in the internet age, the promise is that the deal can...