What credit score do I need?
Most lenders prefer personal scores above 650 and at least twelve months of business history, though requirements vary by lender and line size.
How quickly can I access funds?
After approval, many lines allow same-day or next-day draws via ACH transfer, depending on the lender's platform and your bank.
What's the difference between accounts receivable financing and a bank loan?+
Accounts receivable financing is underwritten primarily against your customers' creditworthiness and payment history, not your own balance sheet, so approval is typically faster than a bank term loan and less dependent on your business's own credit score or years in operation.
How much of my invoice value can I access?+
Most factors advance 70 to 90 percent of the invoice value upfront, with the remainder — minus the factoring fee — released once your customer pays the invoice in full, so the exact split depends on the factor and your customer's payment history.
Will my customers know I'm using a factoring company?+
In most arrangements, yes — customers typically remit payment directly to the factor, often via a lockbox or new remittance address. Non-notification factoring exists but is less common and usually reserved for larger, established accounts with strong payment histories.
What industries commonly use accounts receivable financing?+
Staffing, trucking, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and any B2B business that regularly invoices on net-30 or longer terms are the most frequent users of receivables financing, since it depends on having a steady stream of creditworthy business customers.