Plain-language guides for licensed operators who need non-bank capital. Pick the topic that matches your deal.
Banks often decline. Specialty lenders fund some deals, at a cost. Here is how to size the gap and compare structures.
Factor rates hide the real cost. Convert the offer, compare the alternatives and plan the exit before you sign.
Waiting sixty days for a dispensary to pay is a financing problem. Here are the tools that solve it and what they cost.
The equipment secures the deal. That makes it one of the easier things to finance. Pick the structure that fits how long you will use the gear.
Public programs can be the cheapest capital in cannabis. They also have the most paperwork. Know the types before you chase one.
The banking door is narrow, not locked. Credit unions and a few banks serve the industry if your file is clean.
Rates get the headline. Fees and prepayment terms decide what you actually pay. Read the whole term sheet.
No single lender is best. The right one fits your deal size, state and speed. Here is how to compare them fairly.