Five things to confirm.
Net funded amount
The cash that actually lands after fees. Origination fees in this market commonly run about 1% to 5% of the advance and come out up front, and some advances add a monthly admin fee of about $25 to $50, so check the net against those figures. Industry figures, not a Trident quote.
Total repayment
Full dollars out if the agreement runs as written. Compare that total against the market: these advances commonly run about 1.1x to 1.5x of the amount funded. Industry figures, not a Trident quote.
Remittance mechanics
Daily or weekly, fixed ACH or percent of sales, and what changes when sales drop.
Default and remedies
What events count as default, and what the partner can do next.
Early payoff
Whether a discount exists, and how the remaining balance is calculated. Some funders discount about 5% to 25% for payoff within the first 30 to 90 days; many classic advances give no saving because the multiplier is fixed, so ask which applies. Industry figures, not a Trident quote.
This page is education, not legal advice. Partner paperwork controls. We help you put these questions in front of the right people before a signature.