What is Accounts Receivable Factoring?

Factoring receivables is an alternative financing method in which you sell your open receivables to an accounts receivable factoring company. The factor advances you cash against those invoices, and your customers pay the factor back.

The process of factoring receivables is easy:
• Request a quote and complete an application.
• Get approved.
• Send the receivables factoring company copies of your invoices for products or services provided.
• The factor will deposit 70-95% of the invoice value into your bank account on file within 24-hours of invoice verification.
• Your customers pay the factoring company directly
• The factor deposits the remaining value of your invoices, minus their fees.
You can factor your accounts receivable as often as you need, from a large batch of invoices once a month to several small batches throughout a given week.

ANYTHING! The factoring company places no strings on the cash you receive; once cash is deposited into your account you can use it wherever your business needs it most. Make payroll and tax deposits; pay your company bills; purchase new supplies or equipment; market to new customers and talent, or invest in growing your company – the choice is yours!

Generally, no – accounts receivable factoring is not a loan, so there is no amount to repay. Some recourse factoring agreements include a clause that would require you to repurchase an invoice if it stays open beyond your agreed-upon recourse period. However, if you choose a non-recourse factoring program, the factoring company would assume the risk if your client fails to pay. Ask your factoring company about both options to determine which is best for your business.

Financing receivables is much quicker thank bank financing. With the proper paperwork, you can be approved for the accounts receivable factoring program in as little as 3-5 business days! The factoring company will guide you through the process and let you know what they need at each step.

Your rates and fees will vary depending on the factoring company you use. Accounts Receivable Cash’s factoring partners offer rates from 0.69% to 1.59% for 30 days, which are competitive in the industry.

Yes, yes, yes! Factoring companies approve clients based on the creditworthiness of their debtors rather than on personal or company credit. If your customers pay steadily and are established financially, you can still be approved!
In fact, factoring receivables is a great way to build your company credit. By taking advantage of early-pay discounts on invoices and staying current with your other expenses you can restore your company to credit health.

Yes! Many of our factoring partners work with companies at all stages of development and are specially equipped to help start-up companies build their business through accounts receivable factoring. You can begin as long as you are incorporated and have begun working with at least one customer.

Accounts receivable factoring is a great option for any industry and Accounts Receivable Cash works with factoring companies that specialize in some of the biggest industries.