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MERCHANT CAPITAL SOURCE LLC

Company overview

HQ · Huntington Beach, CA

Merchant cash advanceTerm loan

Merchant Capital Source LLC, now operating as Zinch, is a California‑based direct lender that provides revenue‑based financing through merchant cash advances and short‑term business loans. It uses its own capital to fund deals, offering streamlined approvals typically within 24 hours and serving Main Street businesses nationwide.

Company focus

Headquarters
Huntington Beach, CA
Founded
2004
Employees
11-50
Specialties
direct funder (uses own capital), fast funding/approvals, rebranded to Zinch in 2021

Third-party reputation

Reported research
BBB rating B- with a complaint about non‑response; Trustpilot rating 4.5/5 from 528 reviews showing mixed feedback; recent debt‑collection lawsuit in Orange County, no regulatory actions noted.
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