Factoring is like taking a number apart. It means to express a number as the product of its factors. Factors are either composite numbers or prime numbers (except that 0 and 1 are neither prime nor composite).
Factoring primarily involves the sale of receivables related to ordinary goods and services. Conversely, forfaiting is specifically concerned with the sale of receivables on capital goods.
Purpose: Factoring is typically used to obtain short-term financing, while forfaiting is used to manage long-term trade receivables. Types of assets: Factoring involves the sale of accounts receivable, while forfaiting involves the sale of trade receivables, such as promissory notes and bills of exchange.
Forfaiting is typically used for medium- to long-term financing solutions, while discounting is typically used for short-term financing solutions. Forfaiting is also typically used for high-value, capital goods transactions, while discounting can be used for a wider range of transactions.
Disadvantages of Forfaiting Limited Access for Small Businesses: Forfaiting transactions typically involve larger-scale trade deals and minimum transaction sizes, which may limit access to smaller businesses with lower transaction volumes.
Factoring and forfeiting differ in eligible receivables terms and risk coverage. Factoring and bills discounting both provide short term financing but differ in recourse, collection responsibilities, additional services, and treatment of individual bills.
The Most Common Invoice Factoring Requirements A factoring application. An accounts receivable aging report. A copy of your Articles of Incorporation. Invoices to factor. Credit-worthy clients. A business bank account. A tax ID number. A form of personal identification.