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25 Aug

Construction Factoring – Do you need a specialist lender? »

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It is interesting to see certain invoice finance providers now using specialist departments to deal with businesses that operate in the construction sector.

In part this is really good news for businesses that are definitely a part of the construction sector. If they are very much entrenched in contractual debt, applications for payment and stage payments then a lot of businesses would not have a suitable cash flow solution. Now they at least have an option albeit an expensive one with low prepayments. That said it is probably structured and priced according to risk although part of me feels in some instances lenders are taking advantage where they feel they are the only lender willing to assist.

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10 Jul

Construction Factoring »

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Construction factoring is a topic that we have covered several times on this forum.

It is a sector that struggles to find suitable forms of working capital finance as banks are reluctant to offer overdraft facilities and invoice finance companies are uncomfortable with the risks associated with the construction industry.

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20 Aug

Selective Factoring – Case Study »

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Selective factoring was recently set up by Smart Factoring Quotes for a security company based just outside Chester in the North West of England. They had landed a large contract worth over £400,000 over 3 months. They had to invoice monthly on 90 day terms and yet they were paying their security staff weekly.

They approached with a view to spot factoring the 3 individual invoices. We looked at their options and found that selective factoring was by far and away a cheaper option. Selective factoring means that you factor all the invoices of a particular debtor whereas spot factoring means you can pick and choose individual invoices. The difference in this instance is subtle but the difference in cost was dramatic.

Selective factoring worked out almost 10 times cheaper in this instance. The facility will allow our client to take on a lucrative contract and meet it’s weekly wage demands. Profits will be increased because of the selective factoring facility.

16 Aug

Smart Factoring Quotes – New Improved Website »

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Smart Factoring Quotes are proud to announce the launched of their new and improved website.

Our aim has always been to provide business owners with a balanced view on invoice finance. The new site is more informative and we want to be the preferred source of online information for business owners looking for an invoice finance facility. We want to empower business owners to make an informed decision. That informed decision can be about choosing whether or not to use a form of invoice finance, which facility to use or which lender has offered the most competitive terms for their business.

If you are a business owner who is considering entering into an invoice finance agreement or reviewing your existing arrangements make Smart Factoring Quotes your first port of call.

17 Apr

Selective Factoring »

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Selective factoring allows you to choose which invoices you factor. This means that you can turn selective factoring on an off as required.

If you have a sporadic requirement for working capital selective factoring can be a cost effective solution for your business.

How does selective factoring work?

  • Selective factoring allows you to notify a single invoice or a batch of invoices to be financed.
  • The selective factoring company will conduct some due diligence.
  • Once they are happy to deal with you you sell them the invoices.
  • The selective factoring company will check that your customers are happy with the products or services you have delivered.
  • They will advise your customers that the invoices have been purchased.
  • You are provided funding by the selective factoring company.
  • On the due date the customer pays the selective factoring company.

If you require selective factoring please contact Smart Factoring Quotes.

13 Apr

Single Invoice Factoring »

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Single invoice factoring, often called spot factoring, is available via Smart Factoring Quotes.

If you are looking to factor a single invoice or a batch of invoices this is possible. Traditional factoring and invoice discounting facilities typically require a lengthy contract that will attract a service fee whether you use the facility or not.  Spot factoring attracts a simple charge which is a small percentage of each invoice and you can pick and choose when to use the service and which invoices you finance. The big advantage compared to traditional invoice finance facilities is the flexibility – you can access cash when you need it rather than being tied in to lengthy contracts that require every invoice to be notified.

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22 Aug

Construction Factoring »

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Construction Factoring is challenging for invoice factoring companies for a number of reasons.

Any invoice factoring company wants to know that the value of any invoice that they have funded against is secure. In the event of business failure they want to be able to approach the clients customer and request that the invoices they have taken good title to are paid in order to recover their position.

With this in mind if you consider how the construction industry operates you will see how this can cause issues for invoice finance companies.

In the first instance most contractors within the construction industry raise ‘applications for payment’ rather than invoices. As such invoice factoring companies cannot take good title to the applications in the traditional manner.

The work done is usually measured weekly, monthly or against specific milestones and as such applications or invoices are raised for a part completed project. Should the contractor fail to complete the project then liquidated damages can come into effect which render the outstanding invoices worthless. As such any invoice factoring company would not recover their position against these invoices.

Retentions at the end of the contract can also cause issues for invoice finance companies but these effect the prepayment level rather than the ability to provide funding.

Bad news for the construction contractor looking for a flexible working capital facility? Well, it is not all bad news. Smart Factoring Quotes have lenders who can provide invoice finance facilities to construction contractors. Get in touch today.

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