The downsides of factoring include: High costs. Factoring is not generally considered a “cheap” financing option. While it is non-dilutive, you can expect to eat significantly into the profit margins associated with these invoices.
Identify a disadvantage of factoring for a new business. The business will not receive the full amount of the debt that is due to it.
Normally, a period of notice is required to terminate a factoring facility. There may also be other restrictions on when notice can be given. Again, you need to understand how much notice you need to give and how and when. Calculate the costs of leaving your facility as explained in our article.
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.
Leaving Your Current Factor You need to consider the fees associated with switching before committing to the change. Once you've decided to leave your current factor, you will need to give notice. All factoring companies require written notice to terminate the contract.
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.
Legal Implications and Contracts While it's not technically illegal to work with two factoring companies, unless you fraudulently sell the same invoices to two different factors, it can be considered unethical.
Buyout: A “Buyout” refers to the process of terminating a factoring agreement and transitioning to a new factor where the new factoring company purchases all outstanding invoices from the existing factoring company to close out your account.
Here are the common steps for switching factoring companies. Find a new factor. Create a game plan. Submit termination notice & confirm buyout eligibility date. Begin Buyout Process. Begin Invoice Audit & Budget for 3-5 Days of Holding Invoices. Sign Buyout Agreement & Upload New Invoices.