Introduction to Factoring
Invoice factoring, (also called accounts receivable finance, or accounts receivable factoring) is a form of commercial finance whereby a business sells its accounts receivable (in the form of invoices) at a discount. Factoring is considered off balance sheet financing in that it is not a form of debt or a form of equity. Factoring is a financing option for young, under-capitalized businesses that have the profit margins to absorb the factor’s fee. Factoring is a flexible form of loan, which advances money to a company as it issues new invoices. It is a widely used financial product that transacts over $70 billion of volume each year in the United States alone, and is one of the most popular forms of financing in Europe. Factoring is one of the oldest and most powerful cash flow and management tools available to businesses today. It is not a loan and will not show up as debt on your companys balance sheet. It is designed for businesses that want to improve their cash flow by not waiting 30, 45, 60 days for a customer to pay.
Factoring Benefits
Factoring invoices gives you predictable cash flow. This increased cash...