Freight invoice factoring, also called accounts receivable factoring, is a great way to help manage cash flow by providing an alternative to traditional bank financing.

Factoring is the process whereby a company sells its accounts receivable to a factor at a discount and receives cash. The freight factoring company also typically provides credit management and collection services. For example, a trucking company has $10,000 of sales invoices to factor. The factor advances to the company a certain percentage of the invoice upfront. For this example, let’s use 90% so that at the time of purchase $9,000 is sent/advanced to the Company. This upfront payment is not a loan, but an advance on the purchase of accounts receivable. The freight factoring company then collects the invoices and sends the balance of $1,000 less its fees when the invoices are paid. Fees are typically based on how long it takes to collect each invoice.

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Benefits

Factoring provides quick liquidity to your business for growth or on-going operations. As a source of funds, factoring is easier than going to a bank for a commercial loan. A bank has many financial requirements that most small businesses do not meet, typically requires a 60-day application and approval process, and provides a limited line of credit. With your cooperation, a factoring arrangement can be reached in days and the amount you can factor is unlimited, based on the credit worthiness of your accounts receivable.