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Accounts Receivable Financing
A business cannot endure just because it has a better product, an exclusive market, or the best method of distribution. Money is necessary for a business to survive and thrive. Accounts Receivable lenders often advance funds when traditional sources of funding, such as bank loans, are not available. The increased cash availability provided by Accounts Receivable Financing often makes the difference between profitable growth and failure for the undercapitalized business. The flexibility and cash availability provided by A/R Financing has enabled countless companies to grow and take advantage of market opportunities. The cost of A/R loans is influenced by the credit risk and collateral associated with the transaction. When evaluating an Accounts Receivable loan, borrowers should assess the cost of financing in the context of the benefits to be received. Compared with other financing alternatives, Accounts Receivable lending is very cost effective and efficient.
In an Accounts Receivable transaction, the lender takes assignments of receivables as collateral for loans, and provides funds secured by the accounts receivables of the borrower. The borrower then uses the financing to buy more materials, expand marketing, improve productivity, or make other improvements to their business. The sales create receivables that are pledged for cash advances and the payments received on the invoices pay down the loan. |