Invoice factoring eligibility depends on what type of business you have, where you're located, the type of industry you work in, and whether or not you have any outstanding liens or tax balance. You'll also need to work with creditworthy customers, who aren't at risk of not paying their outstanding receivables.
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.
Expense Recognition: The factoring expense, which includes the discount taken by the factoring company and any additional fees, should be recorded as an expense in the income statement. This expense directly affects the net income of the business.
Factoring services are on the rise, expecting a 6.9% growth rate from 2023 to 2030. This is to meet the ever-increasing need for alternative sources of financing for smaller enterprises like new trucking companies. You can choose between two types of factoring — recourse and non-recourse factoring.
Factoring companies file UCC-1 financing statements to protect their interests and provide solutions for the factor and its clients. UCC filings place liens on a specific asset or blanket liens on all business assets for factoring agreements.
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.
In summary, factoring rates range from 1.15% to 4.5% per 30 days. Advances range from 70% to 85%. There are some exceptions, such as transportation and staffing. In these cases, advances can reach or exceed 90%.