Medro Updates

Don McClain Examines the Repayment Questions Behind a Capital Decision

By Don McClain

Before accepting financing, owners should understand the obligation that follows the proceeds. In his October 8 perspective, Don McClain, Founder of Medro Advisors, explains how payment frequency, principal reduction, maturity and exit assumptions affect a capital decision. The article encourages owners to connect the repayment source with the activity being financed and obtain clear answers from the actual documents. It also sets out questions about early payoff, guarantees and changing course. The framework applies across business, property and acquisition decisions without assuming that one financing structure fits every objective. Related reading: the forthcoming book FUNDED.