Two Types of Factoring There are two main types of factoring - recourse and non-recourse. Recourse factoring is the most common and means that your company must buy back any invoices that the factoring company is unable to collect payment on.
Recourse factoring is typically better for clients with reliable customers and those who want lower factoring fees. Non-recourse factoring is typically better for those with a higher risk of bad debt due to less reliable or riskier customers.
Factoring without recourse means that the risk of accounts receivable being uncollectible transfers from the buyer to the seller. Basically, if an accounts receivable cannot be collected, the seller does not have to reimburse the buyer like they would if the factoring was “with recourse”.
Recourse factoring is the most common and means that your company must buy back any invoices that the factoring company is unable to collect payment on. You are ultimately responsible for any non-payment. Non-recourse factoring means the factoring company assumes most of the risk of non-payment by your customers.
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.