In simple terms, a company will send out an invoice to a customer, who will have pre-agreed payment terms. These are usually 30, 60, 90 and 120 day payment terms. A finance company (the factor) will look at the strength of the customers, the borrower and further possible security offered.
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. The expectation is usually 30 – 60 days prior to the renewal date.
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. The expectation is usually 30 – 60 days prior to the renewal date.
This document marks the end of the business relationship between the trucking company and the factoring company, and it must be issued before the trucking company can engage with another factoring service or revert to handling its receivables independently.
What is a Letter of Release (“LOR”)? A letter of release is a legal document provided to customers that releases the factoring company's Notice of Assignment (NOA) and assigns account receivables back to the carrier.
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.
Termination Notice: All factoring companies require some form of “Termination Notice” and have differing requirements for what this entails. Some will accept an email, and others require an official letter to be mailed.
To withdraw or cancel your foreign Texas LLC in Texas, you fill out and send Form 608, Certificate of Withdrawal of Registration in duplicate to the Secretary of State by mail, fax or in person.
The factor will have the right to terminate the factoring agreement at any time (i.e., not just at the end of the initial or renewal term) by giving usually 30 to 60 days prior written notice to your company. In addition, the factor will have the right to terminate the factoring agreement immediately upon any default.
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.