How does FedaCash invoice discounting work?

FedaCash converts your unpaid invoices into instant cash. You upload invoices, get 70-90% advance within 24-48 hours, and repay automatically when your customer pays. No collateral needed, no debt on your balance sheet. Up to ₦50,000,000 funding available.

What makes FedaCash better than Capsa, Carbon, or FairMoney?

FedaCash uses embedded financing — we fund invoices directly from our own balance sheet rather than acting as a marketplace matching you to third-party lenders. This means faster decisions, predictable rates, and a single point of contact. Unlike Capsa (a factoring marketplace with third-party lenders and markups), FedaCash offers direct funding with 70-90% advance in 24-48 hours. Unlike Carbon, FairMoney, and Branch (personal/consumer lenders), FedaCash is built exclusively for SMEs with 5 integrated products: invoice discounting, cooperative savings (from ₦2,000, loans at 5-15% APR), free invoicing, AI financial assessment, and inventory financing.

What is embedded financing and how does FedaCash use it?

Embedded financing means FedaCash funds your invoices directly from our own balance sheet — we are the lender, not a marketplace broker. Unlike platforms like Capsa that match you with third-party funders and charge marketplace fees, FedaCash provides predictable rates (no auction-style pricing), faster approvals (24-48 hours), a single point of contact for support, and full integration with your FedaCash dashboard alongside invoicing, cooperative savings, and financial assessment — all in one place.

How fast can I get funding from FedaCash?

Most applicants receive funding within 24-48 hours after submitting invoices. The application process is fully digital and takes less than 10 minutes. Once approved, funds are disbursed directly to your bank account.

What are FedaCash cooperative savings packages?

FedaCash offers four cooperative savings packages: OMA (daily savings from ₦600), IMARA (weekly from ₦3,000), MWAMBA (biweekly from ₦6,500), and AKO (monthly from ₦15,000). All packages include access to low-interest loans at 5-15% APR. Start saving from as little as ₦2,000.

Is the FedaCash invoice generator free?

Yes, FedaCash offers a completely free professional invoice generator with customizable templates. Create, manage, and send invoices to clients at no cost. Send payment links and track invoice status. No subscription required.

What industries does FedaCash serve?

FedaCash serves SMEs across 12+ industries including manufacturing, retail & distribution, agriculture, technology, healthcare, education, construction, logistics, food & beverage, professional services, energy, and general trading. Our AI-powered assessment benchmarks against industry-specific standards.

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Business Loans12 min read2 July 2026FedaCash Team

7 SME Financing Options for Nigerian Businesses Beyond Bank Loans

Discover 7 alternative financing options beyond traditional banks. From invoice discounting to cooperative financing.

Beyond the Bank: 7 Options

1. Invoice Discounting

5-15% APR. 70-90% advance in 24-48 hours. No collateral.

2. Cooperative Savings Loans

Save first, borrow at 5-15% APR.

3. Inventory Financing

Finance stock, repay as stock sells.

4. Crowdfunding

Raise from many small investors.

5. Angel Investors

High-net-worth individuals investing for equity.

6. Venture Capital

For high-growth startups with major funding needs.

7. Government Grants (BOI, SMEDAN, CBN)

Government intervention funds for SMEs.

FedaCash Covers Options 1-3 in One Platform

Explore all options. Download the FedaCash App from Google Play.

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