
From managing cash flow between medical aid payments to investing in new equipment, our funding is built for the realities of running a South African medical practice.
Running a medical practice means managing patient care while navigating delayed medical aid reimbursements, equipment costs, and staffing pressures. Cash flow gaps are common, and they can slow your growth.
Medical Practice Finance gives you fast access to working capital, without the red tape of a traditional bank loan. It's unsecured, meaning no collateral is required, and repayments are structured around your turnover and billing cycles.
Since 2013, Merchant Capital has invested more than R17 billion into nearly 70,000 South African businesses, including clinics, consortiums, and specialist practices. We understand the medical sector and the funding pressures that come with it.
We have extensive experience working with trusted medical franchises, buying groups, and healthcare networks across South Africa, giving you the confidence to grow with a lender who knows your industry.
We partner with respected names in the South African financial sector, giving you the confidence to grow with trusted support.
















To qualify for Medical Practice Finance, your practice must meet these requirements:
Use our online calculator to estimate your advance amount and repayment terms, helping you make an informed decision.
These are indicative amounts only.
All offer amounts and costs are based on your monthly turnover and credit standing.
See how South African businesses like yours have unlocked growth and new opportunities with our tailored funding solutions.
Most medical practices are approved and funded within 24–48 hours of submitting the required information.
Repayments are made via daily or weekly debit orders, linked to your turnover or medical aid claims. This keeps your cash flow stable and predictable.
Absolutely. Many practices use it to upgrade equipment, hire locums, or bridge the gap between medical aid reimbursements.
No. It's a cash advance: no collateral, no drawn-out bank processes. Approval is fast and repayment is designed around your practice.
Yes. Once 40% of your facility has been repaid, you qualify for a re-advance. If you didn't take the full amount initially, you can top up at any point.
32 Impala Road
Chislehurston
Sandton
2196