Factoring Companies Rely on Self-Regulation Similar to most alternative finance institutions, invoice factoring companies in the U.S. are not regulated by a formal government body.
What is bank factoring? The name, bankfactoring, might suggest that it is the bank that provides factoring services, but this is a simplification. It is not the banks, but actually companies specifically delegated by them to use bank capital, that offer factoring.
Factoring Application. Filling out a factoring application is very easy, yet one of the most important requirements for invoice factoring. Accounts Receivable Aging Report. Copy of Articles of Incorporation. Invoices to Factor. Credit-worthy Clients. Business Bank Account. Tax ID Number. Personal Identification.
Many banks offer factoring services to their business customers as a financing option.
In order to qualify for invoice factoring services, you need to provide proof that you have a legally documented business – which means you must have a copy of your Articles of Incorporation on hand. This proves the legitimacy of your business to the factoring company.
The factoring company assesses the creditworthiness of the customers and the overall financial stability of the business. Typically, the factoring rates range from 1% to 5% of the invoice value, but they can be higher or lower depending on the specific circumstances.
Average factoring costs fall between 1% and 5% depending on the factors above. Volume plays a huge part in calculating factoring rates. Larger monthly amounts factored equal lower fees.
The name, bankfactoring, might suggest that it is the bank that provides factoring services, but this is a simplification. It is not the banks, but actually companies specifically delegated by them to use bank capital, that offer factoring.