Factoring plans can provide many of the benefits associated with a line of credit. However, they are much easier to qualify for than conventional financing. Most factoring companies have fairly simple requirements to qualify. The following is a list of the main requirements to qualify for invoice factoring. Note: To learn more about factoring, read […]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Must My Customer Send My Payments to the Factoring Company?
One of the chief objections that clients have with using factoring is that their customers need to remit payments to a new address. Actually, notifying the customer of the new payment address and procedure is a standard practice in the industry. Factors use a document commonly known as a notice of assignment. But why is […]
Why Do Companies Use Factoring?
Factoring is a product that helps companies that have slow-paying clients. These companies usually can’t wait 30 to 60 days to get paid by clients. Factoring solves this problem by financing their invoices. It provides businesses with cash that they can use to run the business. Companies often use the funds from factoring to: 1. […]
Cash Flow Problems Due to Growth
Sales growth has to be managed correctly, or it can actually bring serious problems to a company. Few entrepreneurs ever consider this outcome because they believe all growth is good. But growing sales too quickly, or getting several very large orders, can create serious cash flow problems. These problems can sometimes be severe enough to […]
How to Get Credit from Suppliers
Most established companies get credit terms from their suppliers. This credit enables companies to buy goods or services while paying the supplier on net-30 to net-60 terms. Clients usually demand payment terms from their suppliers because it improves their cash flow. They get to use the supplier’s services or products for a few weeks before […]
What is a Notice of Assignment? (Invoice Factoring)
A Notice of Assignment (NOA) is a document that factoring companies send to the end-customers of their clients. This document informs end-customers of the factoring financing relationship. Clients usually have some concerns when they learn that a factor will notify their customers. This article addresses these concerns and explains how the NOA works, why it […]
What is a Factoring Company?
Summary: Factoring companies provide financing to businesses that have cash flow problems. They specialize in financing accounts receivable, which improves the client’s cash flow. Smaller factoring companies typically provide invoice factoring as their only service. However, larger providers typically offer additional products, such as purchase order financing, supply chain financing, and asset-based loans. This article […]
How to Offer Net-30 Payment Terms Effectively
Summary: Waiting 30, 45, or even 60 days to get an invoice paid is a challenge for many business owners. Small companies often have to wait for payment because their commercial sales are made on credit. This type of trade credit is commonly known as “payment terms.” Companies must offer payment terms because their clients […]
Why Do Purchase Order Finance Transactions Need Inspections?
Purchase order finance companies typically require that the goods they are financing be inspected by an independent company prior to shipment. The inspection company verifies that the quality, quantity, shipment date, and other parameters meet the specifications of the purchase order. The inspection clause is usually written into the language of the letter of credit […]
Is Invoice Factoring Right for My Business?
Getting the wrong type of financing can negatively impact your business. It could even put you out of business in some cases. Unfortunately, many small business owners get the wrong type of financing for their companies. It may solve short-term problems but ultimately backfires. This article helps you determine if invoice factoring is the right […]