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  How Does FACTORING WORK

  Posted by Gustan on November 6, 2023 at 5:58 pm

  HOW DOES FACTORING FOR BUSINESSES WORK

  Factoring is a financial arrangement that allows businesses to convert their accounts receivable (unpaid invoices) into immediate cash. It’s a way for businesses to improve their cash flow by getting access to funds that they would otherwise have to wait for from customers. Here’s how factoring for businesses typically works:

  1. Selection of a Factor: A business first selects a factoring company, also known as a “factor.” Factors can be traditional financial institutions or specialized factoring companies. The choice of factor depends on factors like industry, invoice volume, and specific needs.

  2. Application and Approval: The business applies for factoring services, and the factor evaluates the creditworthiness of the business and its customers. Factors assess the quality of the invoices, the likelihood of payment, and the creditworthiness of the business’s customers.

  3. Agreement and Terms: Once approved, the business and the factor enter into a factoring agreement, which outlines the terms and conditions of the arrangement. This agreement includes details such as the factoring fee, advance rate (the percentage of the invoice amount provided upfront), and the reserve amount (the portion of the invoice amount held by the factor until payment is received).

  4. Invoice Submission: The business continues to provide goods or services to its customers as usual and generates invoices. Instead of waiting for customers to pay these invoices, the business submits them to the factor.

  5. Advance Payment: Upon receiving the invoices, the factor typically advances a percentage of the invoice amount to the business, usually ranging from 70% to 90% of the total invoice value. This advance provides the business with immediate cash to cover its expenses and working capital needs.

  6. Collection and Payment: The factor takes over the responsibility of collecting payments from the business’s customers. When customers pay their invoices, the factor deducts its fees (factoring fee) and any other charges, then remits the remaining amount (the reserve) to the business. This final payment is typically referred to as the “rebate.”

  7. Ongoing Relationship: The factoring arrangement can be ongoing, with the business continually submitting new invoices for factoring as needed. Some businesses use factoring as a regular part of their cash flow management strategy.

  It’s important to note that factoring is not a loan, as it involves the sale of accounts receivable. The factor assumes the risk of collecting the outstanding invoices, which can be beneficial for businesses with cash flow challenges or those looking to outsource their credit and collections processes.

  Factors charge fees for their services, which can vary based on factors like the creditworthiness of the business’s customers, the volume of invoices factored, and the specific terms of the agreement. Businesses should carefully consider these costs when deciding if factoring is the right solution for their cash flow needs.

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