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About Pacific Resources Group
Pacific Resources Group takes a different approach than most business debt relief companies. Based in Los Angeles and founded in 2016, they position themselves as negotiation specialists rather than settlement mills. The distinction matters: instead of pushing for the lowest possible lump-sum settlement on every account, Pacific Resources Group builds structured resolution plans that factor in the business\'s ongoing viability. Sometimes that means a settlement. Sometimes it means a restructured payment plan at reduced terms. The strategy depends on what gives the business the best chance of surviving and recovering. This relationship-focused model stems from the founders\' background in commercial lending. They understand both sides of the table — what creditors need to justify a concession internally and what business owners need to keep operating. That perspective allows them to craft proposals that creditors are more likely to accept on the first pass, reducing the back-and-forth negotiation cycles that drag out timelines. Pacific Resources Group handles business term loans, lines of credit, vendor debt, equipment financing, commercial leases, and MCAs. They require a minimum of $30,000 in qualifying debt and work with businesses across all 50 states. Fees are structured at 20-27% of enrolled debt on a performance basis. The company has resolved approximately $140 million in business obligations since 2016. They hold a BBB A- rating with fewer complaints than most competitors in the space.
Key Features
Relationship-Based Negotiation
Leverages established creditor relationships and commercial lending expertise to craft proposals that creditors accept more readily.
Flexible Resolution Strategies
Not locked into settlement-only approaches. Uses restructured payment plans, term extensions, interest rate reductions, and lump-sum settlements depending on what works best for each account.
Business Viability Assessment
Evaluates your business's financials holistically before recommending a strategy, ensuring the resolution plan supports long-term business survival, not just short-term debt reduction.
Commercial Lease Negotiation
One of few business debt firms that also handles commercial lease renegotiation and early termination disputes.
How It Works
Financial Assessment
A deep dive into your business financials, debt obligations, revenue trends, and cash flow to understand the complete picture.
Creditor Analysis
Each creditor is profiled individually — their typical negotiation behavior, settlement history, and internal decision-making process.
Custom Strategy
A resolution plan tailored to each creditor: settlement offers for some, restructured terms for others, based on what each creditor is most likely to accept.
Structured Negotiation
Your negotiation team executes the strategy, presenting creditors with well-documented proposals backed by financial analysis.
Resolution & Recovery
All enrolled debts resolved through settlements or restructured terms. Business operations stabilized.
What They Do
- Business Debt Negotiation
- MCA Settlement
- Payment Restructuring
- Commercial Lease Negotiation
- Vendor Debt Resolution
- Equipment Financing Resolution
Debt Types They Take On
- Business Term Loans
- Business Lines of Credit
- Merchant Cash Advances
- Equipment Financing
- Commercial Leases
- Vendor Debt
- Business Credit Cards
Fee & Cost Structure
Regulatory & Trust
Review Summary
Notable Case Studies
Manufacturing Company with Mixed Business Debt
A small manufacturer owed \$230,000 across a business term loan (\$120,000), equipment financing (\$65,000), and vendor debt (\$45,000). Cash flow had tightened due to a major client reducing orders. Pacific Resources Group negotiated a restructured payment plan on the term loan, settled the equipment financing, and worked out extended payment terms with vendors.
Commercial Lease Renegotiation Plus MCA
A retail business faced a \$45,000 MCA and a \$180,000 remaining commercial lease obligation after deciding to downsize locations. Pacific Resources Group settled the MCA and negotiated an early termination of the lease at significantly reduced penalties.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Relationship-based negotiation approach leads to higher first-pass acceptance rates from creditors, potentially reducing overall timeline
- Handles commercial leases and vendor debt in addition to standard business debt types — broader scope than most competitors
- BBB A- rating is among the highest in the business debt relief space, indicating fewer unresolved complaints
- Flexible strategies beyond just lump-sum settlements — payment restructuring and term modifications can be better for businesses that need to maintain creditor relationships
- Founders' commercial lending background provides genuine insight into how creditors evaluate and approve settlement proposals
Cons
- \$30,000 minimum is the highest among business debt firms reviewed here, excluding smaller businesses from their services
- Average savings of 35-50% is at the lower end compared to firms advertising 40-60% — the relationship approach may yield more conservative settlement terms
- Not the right fit for emergency MCA situations needing immediate ACH intervention — their process is more methodical and less crisis-oriented
- Fees of 20-27% are in the middle range, not the cheapest option available for straightforward MCA settlements
- Smaller total resolved volume (\$140M) compared to firms that have processed \$500M+ in business debt
User Reviews (15)
methodical but slow
Their thorough approach is great but it took 14 months to resolve \$175k in debt. A more aggressive firm might have done it in 8-10. The outcomes were solid but if speed is your priority, PRG isn't the fastest option.
they actually understood our business
Unlike other debt firms that just look at balances and try to settle for the least, Pacific Resources looked at our full P&L, our client pipeline, and our cash flow projections. Their strategy accounted for our business surviving, not just getting the cheapest settlement number.
not built for emergencies
Called PRG with MCAs draining my account daily. Their intake process took a week. A WEEK. When you're losing \$500/day you can't wait for a thorough financial assessment. Ended up going to a faster firm for the MCAs and came back to PRG for the term loan where speed wasn't critical.
vendor relationships preserved
We needed to keep working with two of our vendors even after resolving the debt. PRG negotiated extended payment terms instead of demanding lump-sum settlements. We kept the vendors and paid less. Other firms would have nuked those relationships.
high minimum was almost a dealbreaker
\$30k minimum meant I barely qualified with \$32k in business debt. Worked out fine but their service clearly targets mid-size businesses, not the small shop owner with \$15-20k in MCA trouble.
commercial lease negotiation was a lifesaver
Owed \$95k remaining on a lease for a location we needed to close. PRG negotiated early termination for \$42k. Nobody else I called would even touch commercial lease obligations. This alone saved my business \$53,000.
savings were lower than competitors promise
Settled \$120k in debt for \$72k (40% savings). After PRG's 24% fee (\$28,800), my net savings were \$19,200 on \$120k. That's a 16% net savings. Not terrible but not life-changing either. The math matters.
creditors actually respected their proposals
PRG sent creditors detailed financial packages showing why their settlement offers were realistic. Two creditors accepted on the first round. My previous firm sent form letters and got rejected five times on the same accounts. Professionalism matters.
conservative savings but reliable
Saved about 38% on \$90k in debt. Some firms promise 50-60% savings. PRG was honest that their relationship-based approach sometimes nets smaller discounts but with higher success rates per account. I'll take reliable over optimistic.
A- BBB for a reason
Did my homework. PRG has one of the cleanest BBB profiles in this space. Most business debt firms are B or lower. That mattered to me when deciding who to trust with a \$200k debt situation.
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Important Business Debt Disclaimers
- Business debt negotiation and MCA defense services do not guarantee any specific outcome. Creditors and MCA funders are not required to negotiate, reduce balances, or modify repayment terms.
- Enrolling in a business debt relief program may result in continued collection actions, lawsuits, UCC lien enforcement, and bank account levies. No company can guarantee protection from legal action by creditors or MCA funders.
- If you stop making payments to creditors or MCA funders while enrolled in a debt resolution program, your business credit profile may be negatively affected. Late payments, defaults, and charge-offs may be reported to business credit bureaus.
- Business debt settlement fees typically range from 15% to 30% of the enrolled debt amount. Attorney-based programs may charge additional legal fees. Understand all fee structures before enrolling in any program.
- Merchant cash advances are not loans and may not be subject to state usury laws or federal lending regulations. Legal strategies for MCA defense vary significantly by state and depend on the specific contract terms.
- Forgiven or canceled business debt may be considered taxable income by the IRS. Consult a tax professional about potential tax consequences before enrolling in any debt settlement program.
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