Executive Summary
One-page overview of the offer: funding amount, net proceeds, proposed settlement date, expected repayment schedule, and a plain-language summary of merchant obligations and key risks.
A concise, legally drafted proposal reduces ambiguity about repayment terms, supports underwriting, and documents merchant consent for electronic processes under ESIGN and UETA.
The proposal is prepared by underwriters, account managers, or legal teams and is signed by authorized representatives of the merchant and the funder.
Accurate routing and role assignment help ensure valid acceptance and reduce downstream disputes.
One-page overview of the offer: funding amount, net proceeds, proposed settlement date, expected repayment schedule, and a plain-language summary of merchant obligations and key risks.
Precise funding amount, origination/administrative fees, net disbursement, funding date, and any holdbacks or reserves that affect the merchant's usable proceeds.
Repayment factor or discount rate, remittance method (fixed daily/weekly or percentage of card sales), estimated term, and examples illustrating payment math.
Events that trigger default, acceleration rights, collection procedures, and any security interests or setoff rights held by the funder.
Material statements by the merchant about authority, business condition, accuracy of financials, tax compliance, and absence of undisclosed encumbrances.
Governing law, dispute resolution, notice addresses, consumer disclosure requirements if applicable, and electronic consent language for ESIGN/UETA compliance.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Document Template | Use a master template with conditional fields for merchant type. |
| Signer Order | Set funder review first, then merchant signature to ensure approved terms. |
| Authentication | Require email link plus SMS code for higher assurance. |
| Notifications | Enable reminders and completion receipts for all parties. |
Select a platform that supports secure transport, audit trails, and the authentication needed for your risk level.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Optica needed a fast funding decision with clear merchant disclosures and sample repayment math
A single-location retailer required clarity on net proceeds and daily remittance impacts