In non-recourse receivables finance, the factor purchases the receivables from the seller and assumes the full debtor default risk. In a recourse transaction, the debtor default risk remains with the seller. Receivables purchased under a non-recourse agreement can generally be removed from the seller's balance sheet.
What Is Without Recourse? "Without recourse" means that one party cannot obtain a judgment against, or reimbursement from, a defaulting or opposing party in a financial transaction. When the buyer of a promissory note or other negotiable instrument enters into a "no recourse" agreement, they assume the risk of default.
Without recourse is a phrase meaning that one party has no legal claim against another party. It is often used in two contexts: In litigation , someone without recourse against another party cannot file a lawsuit (sue) that party, or at least cannot obtain adequate relief even if a lawsuit moves forward.
It represents payments for goods and services rendered on specific credit terms. AR implies anticipated payments are enforceable and legally binding. In an accounting system, accounts receivable is recorded on the balance sheet as an asset.
If an assignment of accounts receivable is without recourse, the assignee (the factor) assumes the risk of any losses on collections. If the assignee is unable to collect all of the accounts receivable, it has no recourse against the assignor.
If an assignment of accounts receivable is without recourse, the assignee (the factor) assumes the risk of any losses on collections. If the assignee is unable to collect all of the accounts receivable, it has no recourse against the assignor.
In non-recourse receivables finance, the factor purchases the receivables from the seller and assumes the full debtor default risk. In a recourse transaction, the debtor default risk remains with the seller. Receivables purchased under a non-recourse agreement can generally be removed from the seller's balance sheet.
SALE OF RECEIVABLES: A DEFINITION In selling the Receivable without recourse the seller guarantees only the existence and validity of the receivable at the time in which the sale is made.