Debtor Protection Available alongside a Lloyds Bank Invoice Factoring or Invoice Discounting facility, and if your business turnover is more than £200,000. Factoring and Invoice Discounting facilities may be provided by one or more of Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance Limited, Lloyds Bank plc and Bank of Scotland plc.
With recourse factoring, the business is responsible. But with non-recourse factoring, the factoring company is responsible, although there may be some stipulations based on the terms of the agreement. Higher advance rates (i.e. amount of funding you receive upfront).
Recourse factoring is the most common and means that your company must buy back any invoices that the factoring company is unable to collect payment on. You are ultimately responsible for any non-payment. Non-recourse factoring means the factoring company assumes most of the risk of non-payment by your customers.
Some banks offer factoring services, but most factoring is provided by specialized financial companies. Banks that do offer factoring typically have stricter credit requirements and longer approval times. Businesses often choose independent factoring companies for faster funding and more flexible terms.
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.
All factoring companies require written notice to terminate the contract. The expectation is usually 30 – 60 days prior to the renewal date. You will need to verify whether your notice to terminate needs to be delivered via mail or if electronic notice is acceptable.
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.
Recourse is more common than non-recourse factoring. Many factoring companies are weary of non-recourse as it means they are liable for debtor non-payment. Still, there are many advantages to working on a recourse agreement for business owners. For one, advance rates are usually higher.