Factoring Company Guide
First Step: Filling Out the Application
Embark on improving your cash flow with an easy-to-complete application. Simply provide us with your business details – a straightforward process aimed at enhancing your financial management.
Required documentation, like an accounts receivable aging report, is crucial in evaluating your customers' financial reliability. This step is about understanding the entire financial landscape of your business relationships.
In this stage, you’ll discuss the specifics of your financial needs. How much do you plan to factor? What rates are you looking for? The terms depend on factors like your industry, business history, and customer credit risk.
The volume of invoices you factor is important. Generally, the higher the volume, the more favorable the terms you can negotiate.
Based on your application, we determine the suitability of factoring for your business. Post-
Factoring Company Benefits
Unleash the Power of Factoring:
- Transform your focus from cash flow concerns to scaling your business.
- Banish the stress of loan repayments. Experience the freedom of quick cash within days.
- Retain absolute control of your business destiny.
- Say goodbye to the financial drain of chasing down payments.
- Master your cash flow by strategically selecting invoices to factor.
- Outpace clients who lag in payments and protect your financial health.
- Accelerate your production and sales with consistent cash flow.
- Utilize expert services for hassle-free payment collections and credit assessments.
- Never worry about meeting payroll again.
- Ensure you're always prepared for payroll taxes.
- Unlock discounts on bulk purchases to reduce costs.
- Enhance your purchasing leverage for early payment and bulk order discounts.
- Improve your credit rating by consistently covering your bills.
- Secure the cash needed for ambitious business expansion.
- Invest confidently in marketing your business.
- Witness a transformation in your financial statements.
- Gain insightful, comprehensive reports on your receivables for smarter decision-making.
Is Factoring For You
How Factoring Can Help Small Businesses Thrive
Factoring is like a financial boost that can help small businesses succeed in simple terms. Here's how it works:
Quick Access to Cash: Small businesses sometimes struggle to get the money they need for their everyday expenses or to grow. Factoring gives them a way to get cash quickly by selling their unpaid customer invoices to a company that specializes in this. It's like getting an instant payment for the work they've done or the products they've sold.
Better Money Management: Managing money is important for any business, and factoring can make it easier for small businesses. Instead of waiting for customers to pay, factoring provides a steady stream of money that keeps the business running smoothly. It's like having a reliable source of funds to pay bills, buy supplies, and invest in new opportunities.
Building a Good Reputation: Factoring can also help small businesses build a good reputation with suppliers and lenders. When they can pay their bills on time, it shows that they're trustworthy and responsible. This can lead to better deals with suppliers and open up more options for loans or other types of financial help in the future.
Growing the Business: With the extra cash from factoring, small businesses have the freedom to expand and grow. They can use the money to hire more employees, buy new equipment, or reach more customers through advertising. It's like having the resources to take their business to the next level and seize exciting opportunities.
Simplifying Finances: Keeping track of customer invoices and collecting payments can be a hassle for small businesses. Factoring companies take care of these tasks, so small businesses can focus on what they do best. It's like having a helpful partner who handles all the paperwork and makes sure the money comes in smoothly.
Lowering Financial Risks: Factoring companies also help small businesses reduce the risks associated with customers who don't pay on time or don't pay at all. They check the creditworthiness of customers and take responsibility for collecting payments. This gives small businesses peace of mind and protects them from losing money.
Flexibility for Success: Factoring is flexible and can adapt to the changing needs of small businesses. As their sales grow and they generate more invoices, they can access more funding through factoring. It's like having a financial solution that grows with them, providing the support they need to thrive.
In simple terms, factoring gives small businesses quick access to cash, helps them manage their money better, builds a good reputation, supports growth, simplifies finances, lowers financial risks, and offers flexibility for success. With factoring, small businesses can overcome financial challenges and create a path to long-term prosperity.
Factoring History
Factoring: Empowering Businesses for Success
Welcome to the world of factoring, where businesses find the power to thrive and achieve unparalleled success. Whether you're an established business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur, factoring can be the driving force behind your financial growth and prosperity.
It's surprising that factoring often remains a well-kept secret, with many business owners unaware of its transformative benefits. However, factoring holds the key to unlocking your business's potential, providing the necessary financial support to fuel your ambitions.
But what exactly is factoring? At its core, factoring involves selling your accounts receivable (invoices) to a specialized financing company at a discounted rate. In today's competitive landscape, offering credit terms to customers is essential for business growth. However, delayed payments can hinder your cash flow and impede your ability to invest, expand, and seize new opportunities.
Factoring has a rich history that spans centuries, adapting to the evolving needs of businesses over time. Today, factoring acts as a catalyst for growth, empowering businesses to access immediate cash flow by converting their outstanding invoices into working capital. This infusion of funds provides the flexibility to cover expenses, invest in innovation, and fuel your journey towards success.
Factoring is not limited to specific industries or business sizes. Whether you're in manufacturing, services, wholesale, or beyond, factoring can be tailored to your unique needs. It accommodates the diverse requirements of businesses, offering scalability and adaptability as you navigate the ever-changing business landscape.
By partnering with a reputable factor, you gain more than just financial support. Factors bring expertise in credit analysis, collections, and risk management. They assume the responsibility of managing your receivables, freeing up your time and resources to focus on core business operations and strategic decision-making. This collaborative approach ensures a steady cash flow, minimizes the risks of late payments, and provides peace of mind.
Factoring liberates businesses from the limitations of traditional financing options. It offers a faster, more accessible alternative that aligns with the dynamic nature of modern business. With factoring, you can unlock working capital, seize growth opportunities, expand your market reach, and take your business to new heights.
Join the ranks of businesses that have embraced factoring and experience the transformation it brings. Harness the power of financial stability, enhanced liquidity, and accelerated growth. Factoring is the catalyst that empowers your business to thrive, exceed expectations, and conquer new horizons of success.
Credit Risk
Boost Your Business with Quick Cash and Expert Credit Risk Assessment
Get the Edge Without Extra Fees
Accurately evaluating credit risk is a critical component of our factoring services. We excel at this function, providing an objective perspective that few clients can match.
As part of our comprehensive offering, we act as your dedicated credit department for both new and existing customers. This arrangement gives you a distinct advantage over managing these processes internally, without any additional charges.
Consider a scenario where a salesperson pursues a new account with the potential for significant sales. In their eagerness to secure the business, they may overlook warning signs of credit difficulties and bypass your internal credit checks. While this approach may result in a quick sale, it offers no guarantee of timely payment, which is essential for sustained success.
With us, you won't encounter such issues. We make credit decisions based on a comprehensive understanding of the new customer's credit situation. We avoid purchasing invoices from customers with poor credit ratings, minimizing the risk of nonpayment. It's important to note that our involvement doesn't imply a tightening of credit that could adversely affect your business beyond your control.
Ultimately, the decision to do business with a new customer of questionable creditworthiness remains in your hands. (However, we reserve the right to say, "We told you so!")
While we may not purchase those invoices, you retain the freedom to extend credit terms as you see fit. You maintain full control. Regardless of the decisions you make, our participation ensures you have access to comprehensive, objective, and high-quality information to make informed credit decisions, surpassing your previous practices.
We conduct thorough research on new clients and regularly monitor the credit ratings of your existing customers. This stands in stark contrast to the common practice of neglecting routine credit updates for established customers. Such neglect can lead to costly oversights.
Most businesses conduct credit checks only when problems have already spiraled out of control. In contrast, we promptly inform you of any changes in the credit status of your existing customers, allowing you to take proactive measures.
In addition to providing specific customer credit information, we offer comprehensive reports on your accounts receivables. These reports include accounting details, transactional insights, aging reports, and financial management reports. This data empowers you to analyze sales performance, track account history, and make well-informed decisions.
With over 70 years of successful experience managing cash flow and credit, we are eager to leverage our expertise for your benefit. Let us put our knowledge to work, helping you achieve your financial goals and giving your business the competitive edge it needs. Experience the benefits of quick cash and expert credit risk assessment without any extra fees.
How To Change Factoring Companies
Changing Invoice Financing Providers
Want to switch your invoice financing provider? Not satisfied with your current one? Planning to bid goodbye to your present provider? Not sure what to know before making the switch? Here's a simple guide with all the answers.
Understanding UCC and its role in changing providers
Typically, an invoice financing company (also called a factor) will file a Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). This is like staking a claim on the invoices they've funded. This helps to keep track of who's got a claim on what assets, especially because invoices change every day - some are paid, some are collected, and some new ones are created.
So, the factor files a 'blanket' UCC covering all your invoices, even though you might not be getting funding for all your sales. It's just not practical to file a new UCC for every single invoice. The UCC is like a warning sign for other lenders that there's a deal between your business and the factor.
The specifics of your agreement with the factor, like rates and which accounts are factored, are outlined in a private Security Agreement. A UCC is kind of like having a first mortgage on your business.
The process of changing factors
The factor with the oldest UCC is said to be in the 'First Position' on the collateral. This means they have the first right to collect payments on your invoices and any related items.
If you want to change factors, the old one must be paid off by the new one. This is similar to refinancing your house. The old factor's claim is released and the new one's claim is filed.
The process where the new factor pays off the old one using money from your first funding is called a 'buyout'. The Buyout Agreement, which outlines the transition process, is signed by the old factor, new factor, and your company. In this agreement, you approve the 'buyout figure' provided by the old factor.
How is the Buyout Figure Calculated:
The buyout figure is usually calculated by subtracting any reserves from the Gross Receivables Outstanding and adding in fees due to the old factor. It's good to ask for a breakdown of this figure so you can understand if there are any early termination fees or other charges added to your usual factoring fees.
Once the old factor is paid off, you only have to deal with the new factor. If you're changing from an 80% advance rate to a 90% advance rate, you might have enough money to pay off the old factor without needing more invoices.
How much does the buyout cost?
If you can give the new factor new invoices to pay off the old ones, there's no additional cost for the switch. As payments come in on the old invoices, those payments are forwarded to the new factor who then sends them to you.
However, if you need to resubmit some invoices already factored with the old factor to the new one, those invoices will incur fees from both factors. As a result, your factoring fees for the first month after the change could be higher than normal. If the new factor's rate is lower, you can calculate how long it will take to recover this cost and make a cost-benefit analysis.
How long does a buyout take?
When changing factors, expect the first funding to take a couple of days more than the usual setup process. This extra time is needed for invoice verification and for calculating the buyout figures.
What if my situation is not that easy?
In some cases, the old factor and the new one can work together via an Intercreditor or Subordination Agreement until the old factor is paid off. The old factor has rights to invoices up to a certain date and the new one has rights to all invoices after that date.
Questions you might have wished you asked before signing up with your current factor:
- How many factors can I use at one time? (The universal answer is one, according to the UCC.)
- If I want to change factors, how much notice do I need to give?
- What is the penalty if I leave without giving the required notice?
- Do you use a bank lock box to post my customer payments? If so, how long does it take for a customer's payment to post to my account from the date the bank receives it?
- How long do you hold my original invoices before sending them to my customers?
- How many different people will I work with at your company?
- Do I need to pay for postage for you to mail my invoices?
- Do you charge me every time I have a new customer to check or set up?
- Do you start holding reserves once a customer hits 60 days even though I have 90 day recourse?
