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FACTORING FINANCE COMPANIES

 

LOOKING FOR THE BEST FACTORING FINANCE SOLUTION?

 

 

Unlock Your Cash Flow Now: Experience Financial Freedom with Factoring Finance Solutions!


7 Park Avenue Financial originates business financing solutions for Canadian Businesses – We offer Factoring Finance  solutions that solve the issue of cash flow and working capital  – Save time and focus on profits and business opportunities

 

 

INTRODUCTION 



Factoring Financing:  Canadian business continues to embrace this new and growing popular form of financing.

 

Factoring finance companies are solving the cash flow challenges faced by Canadian businesses today, providing a vital lifeline for companies in need of immediate funding. By financing unpaid invoices, this solution offers a quick and efficient way to unlock capital tied up in accounts receivable, allowing businesses to meet their working capital needs and, fund growth initiatives.

 
 

SOLVING 3 KEY A/R FINANCING ISSUES 

 



Canadian business owners have the following challenge  :


What is this financing,

How do factoring companies work, and

How do Canadian businesses eliminate the confusion around what type of factoring financing works best?




Well, that is three problems or questions, actually! We're unravelling what is really a common-sense alternative financing solution. Let's dig in.

 



WHO BENEFITS FROM FACTORING? 

 



You probably are happy to know that a factoring facility works for every size of business and almost every industry in the Canadian business landscape. Start-ups benefit from factoring, as do some of the larger corporations in Canada. (Larger corporations benefit from a more sophisticated type of factoring and better pricing, but at the end of the day, it is the same facility and the same method of cash flow and working capital financing).

 



 
THE COST OF FACTORING 
 



Clients (unfortunately) often only focus on price when they are looking at a factoring facility. Of course, anything we buy as consumers or businesses has to be competitively priced, but in factoring, it is a lot more important to know who you are dealing with and how your facility works.

 



FACTORING EXPLAINED!




Let's also cover off one of our basic questions as posed by clients - that is named, what is factoring?! Simply speaking, it's the financing of your accounts receivable to a specialized finance firm.




What is so special about that - simply that you receive the cash, less a financing discount, the same day you issue your invoice. You have just become cash flow positive! And are generating positive working capital regularly. All at the expense of only some of your gross margin, as the finance fee should generally be viewed by yourself as a cost of doing business, as opposed to an 'interest rate 'financing charge.


 

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One of the many reasons you should speak first to a credible trusted financing advisor is that you need to understand several small nuances about invoice factoring. Each firm handles these 'nuances' a bit differently.  Each invoice you factor in also has a holdback attached to it. In the industry, the holdback is generally 10-15%.


You receive that holdback immediately after your customer pays the invoice. It's just a buffer for the finance factor firm that covers late payments by your customer, or a possible credit note you might issue on the invoice, etc.

 



Depending on how you wish to hold or transfer bad debt risk, you can opt for either recourse factoring or non recourse factoring. In non recourse factoring, a factor will choose to absorb bad debt risk via third-party indemnification.




LOOKING FOR THE BEST A/R FINANCING SOLUTION? HERE IT IS!




We recommend CONFIDENTIAL RECEIVABLE FINANCING as the 'ABOVE AVERAGE'  A/R Factoring solution.


We recommend to all clients that they fully understand the benefits of a 'non-notification' factoring facility. With that type of facility, you can bill and collect your own invoices, with no additional intrusion or notification by the factoring company concerning your clients.  We feel that piece of advice alone is immeasurable in benefit to Canadian firms.

 

 

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

 

 

Invoice Factoring: This is the core activity of factoring finance firms, where unpaid invoices are purchased in exchange for providing immediate cash to businesses. Understanding this process is crucial as it directly impacts liquidity and operational funding.


Accounts Receivable Financing: Different from invoice factoring, this involves using all receivables as collateral for a loan, providing a broader financing option.


Cash Flow Management: Effective cash flow is vital for any business. Factoring provides a predictable cash flow by converting sales on credit terms into immediate cash.


Credit Risk Assessment: Factoring companies assess the creditworthiness of a business’s customers, not the business itself, which is essential for understanding the approval criteria for financing.


Short-term Business Financing: Recognizing the importance of short-term financing solutions in maintaining business operations and funding growth is key to understanding the role of factoring companies in financial management.



 
CONCLUSION 
 



In summary, factoring is a form of working capital and cash flow generation. It does not entail borrowing money. You are, in fact, just doing the opposite, liquidating assets (your receivables!) to generate positive cash flow when you use factoring.


If you are looking to finance your balance sheet effectively without taking on debt, call  7 Park Avenue Financial,  a trusted, credible business financing advisor who will work with you to maximize the benefits of this type of business financing in Canada.

 

Small businesses in Canada, or for that matter, businesses of any size, can utilize business factoring to increase the sales of products and services.





FAQ: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS / PEOPLE ALSO ASK  / MORE INFORMATION

 

 



What is factoring financing?

Invoice factoring involves selling your unpaid invoices to a factoring company at a discount in exchange for immediate cash. Factoring companies offer an alternative form of financing that helps businesses find funds quickly by allowing them to cash flow their invoices before invoice payments are made by their clients. It offers several benefits such as having cash on hand, increased operational flexibility and less paperwork for the company -

 

 

How do factoring finance firms enhance business liquidity?

Factoring finance companies purchase your unpaid invoices, providing immediate cash and thus enhancing your business's liquidity. Factoring companies pay immediately on receipt of your valid invoices for your products and services sold.

 

 

What makes invoice factoring different from traditional loans?

Invoice factoring does not create debt or require collateral in the traditional sense; it involves selling your invoices for immediate cash. The best factoring companies offer confidential receivable financing, with no notification to clients. Business owners should ensure they compare factoring companies to determine the best factoring agreement and pricing.

 

 

Can factoring help my business manage its cash flow more effectively?

Yes, by converting sales on credit into immediate cash, factoring can help you manage your cash flow more effectively.

 

 

Are all businesses eligible to use factoring finance companies?

While most B2B companies can qualify, eligibility largely depends on the creditworthiness of your customers and your invoice quality.

 

 

How quickly can I access funds through a factoring finance company?

Often, you can access funds within 24 to 48 hours after your invoices are verified and approved by the factoring company.  Companies should research factoring companies to ensure they are dealing with the right factoring company and are provided with the type of financing they need.

 

 

What's the difference between recourse and non-recourse factoring?

In recourse factoring, you're responsible if your customer fails to pay; in non-recourse, the factor assumes most of the risk.

 

 

 

Do factoring companies only work with certain industries?

While some factors specialize in specific industries, many work across a broad range of sectors.

 

 

How does the factoring process affect my relationship with customers?

 

Factoring companies typically handle collections professionally, but communication with your customers about the process is key to maintaining good relations.

 

Is there a limit to how much financing I can obtain through factoring?

Financing limits are often tied to the amount and quantity of your commercial or government receivables, not your company's credit score.

 

 

Can I choose which invoices to factor when dealing with invoice factoring services?

Yes, many invoice factoring companies allow you to choose which of your outstanding invoices to sell, giving you control over your financing needs.

 

 

How does factoring invoice financing help businesses with cash flow challenges?

 

By providing immediate cash for the invoice value of unpaid invoices, factoring companies in Canada help businesses overcome cash flow challenges and meet operational needs via the invoice financing solution.

 

 

Are there any industries that benefit from factoring finance?

 

Industries with long invoice payment cycles, like manufacturing, transportation/ trucking companies, staffing agencies, and wholesalers and distributors often benefit the most from solutions of an invoice factoring company

 

 






 

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Stan Prokop is the founder of 7 Park Avenue Financial and a recognized expert on Canadian Business Financing. Since 2004 Stan has helped hundreds of small, medium and large organizations achieve the financing they need to survive and grow. He has decades of credit and lending experience working for firms such as Hewlett Packard / Cable & Wireless / Ashland Oil