Invoice factoring can be a good option for business-to-business companies that need fast access to capital. It can also be a good choice for those who can't qualify for more traditional financing.
Invoice factoring is an agreement to assign your accounts receivable (A/R) to a factoring company. So the letter communicates that a third party (factoring company) is managing and collecting your A/R.
Get a Release Letter: Once all obligations are fulfilled, ask for a release letter from the factoring company. This document should state that you have fulfilled all contractual obligations and that the factoring company has no further claim on your invoices or receivables.
In order to qualify for factoring, your company will need to have the following items: Invoices to factor. Creditworthy clients. A completed factoring application – apply now. An accounts receivable aging report. A business bank account. A tax ID number. A form of personal identification.
A factoring agreement involves three key parties: The business selling its outstanding invoices or accounts receivable. The factor, which is the company providing factoring services. The company's client, responsible for making payments directly to the factor for the invoiced amount.
Another document required for factoring is an accounts receivable aging report. This report lists out unpaid invoices, credit memos, and notes by date. Accounts receivable aging reports may also be referred to as a schedule of accounts receivable or just a schedule.