One of the side effects of the economic crisis is that more companies need business financing while less institutions were willing to provide it. Because of this, companies started looking for other options to business loans. One of the options that has gained substantial traction in the last year is invoice factoring.
Invoice factoring is a form of financing that is often offered by factoring companies. It's ideally suited for companies that are selling goods/services on net 30 to net 60 days, but can't afford to wait for payment. This is a common problem since most medium sized companies have immediate expenses and don't have the necessary capital to wait for payment.
Factoring companies solve this problem by accelerating payment of your invoices. They act as an intermediary who buys your invoices and pays you for them immediately. This provides your company with the necessary cash flow to pay operating expenses and handle new orders. The factoring company, which now holds the invoice, waits for your client to pay for the invoice and settle the transaction.
A factoring company usually buys your invoice in two payments. The first payment, called the advance, is usually 80% of the invoice. The remaining 20% is called the reserve and is held to cover any invoice discrepancies and potential underpayments. Once your client pays the invoice in full, the factoring company sends the second payment, which is the 20% reserve less the factoring fee.
Factoring fees are determined by the credit quality of your clients, the volume of financing that you need, your industry and invoice diversification. They vary in range but they are usually a specific percentage of the purchased invoices.
One of the big advantages of invoice factoring is that factoring companies consider the credit quality of your invoices to be your biggest asset. This means that medium sized companies that have a solid roster of clients can usually qualify. However, to qualify for factoring your invoices need to be free of any potential encumbrances or liens.
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