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GUIDE TO FACTORING CREDIT LINES - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
"Working capital management is a discipline that requires daily attention and continuous improvement." - Unknown
FACTORING LINE OF CREDIT
Outstanding invoices aged 30–90 days strain your cash flow by acting as interest-free loans to customers. Factoring lines of credit solves this by turning those unpaid invoices into immediate working capital. Unlike traditional loans, they rely on your receivables, not your credit score or collateral, allowing Canadian businesses to stay operational, pay staff, and pursue growth without delays.
Accounts receivable financing is becoming more and more popular as an alternative financing and working capital financing solution for Canadian business owners and financial managers.
Break Free from Cash Flow Paralysis
Your outstanding invoices shouldn't hold your business hostage.
While you wait 30-90 days for customer payments, bills pile up and opportunities slip away.
Let the 7 Park Avenue Financial team show you how factoring lines of credit eliminate this cash flow bottleneck by advancing up to 90% of your invoice value immediately. Transform your receivables into working capital today.
WHAT IS WORKING CAPITAL FINANCING?
Working capital finance is the funding of your business's day-to-day operations that provides cash flow to cover short-term expenses of the business.
Typical expenses include salaries and payroll, short-term liabilities such as rent, and the purchase of inventory. To run a business successfully, cash flow is needed to operate and grow the business, and many solutions/business loans are available.
There are a number of sources of working capital loan financing - working capital loans, revolving credit facilities via a business line of credit, supplier financing, and a/r financing- aka ' factoring ' receivables for business customers.
WHAT IS FACTORING?
Factoring A/R is a true form of an asset financing arrangement. Your company uses its receivables - AR- as collateral in a financing arrangement.
The financing can be on one receivable, all your receivables, or, more commonly, some or all of your receivables on an ongoing basis.
The industry tends to refer to the term 'factoring' as the day-to-day description of accounts receivable financing.
"Poor cash flow is the biggest killer of small businesses." - Robert Kiyosaki
THE ROLE OF A/R FINANCING FOR BUSINESS GROWTH AND EXPANSION
Factoring or receivable financing allows Canadian business owners to receive immediately, on billing, cash for the receivable.
A portion of the invoice is always held back, representing a traditional 'holdback' plus some of the lender's financing fee.
We would point out that the holdback is always paid back to your firm as soon as your customer pays the invoice.
The company receives an amount that is equal to the reduced value of the receivables pledged.
The age of the receivables has a large effect on the amount a company will receive. The older the receivables, the less the company can expect -
Generally speaking, invoices over 90 days cannot be sold; therefore, no cash flow will result in those items.
WHAT'S THE BEST RECEIVABLE FINANCING FACILITY AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
At 7 Park Avenue Financial, we recommend Confidential Receivable Financing as our recommended solution for clients with monthly receivable portfolios in excess of 250k.
There is virtually no upper dollar limit on this type of facility. Under this type of non-notification financing, your firm bills and collects its own receivables, with no notice to any clients or suppliers, etc.
Your company receives all the benefits of a/r financing and factoring with none of the pain!
Another related alternative to your a/r financing needs is Purchase Order Financing, which facilitates the funding of your large orders or contracts if financing can't be arranged for that type of order.
The solution pays your suppliers and allows you to take on large orders and contracts to propel business growth and profits.
NON-RECOURSE VERSUS RECOURSE FINANCING - HOW IT WORKS
Factoring, or accounts receivable financing, helps companies unlock capital that is invested in accounts receivable.
Accounts receivable financing, on some occasions, transfers the default risk associated with the accounts receivable to the financing company;
This type of facility is set up as a non-recourse facility, meaning the lender or finance firm that is doing your factoring, in fact, accepts the credit risk associated with the ultimate collection of your accounts receivable.
How does the lender do that - quite frankly, the receivable portfolio originated on your customers in effect is 'insured' by the lender.
We will let you guess who pays for that, and if it is included in your cost of financing.
Yes, you are right, you pay. Typically, the cost of such insurance adds at least a percentage or two to your cost of financing.
The Canadian marketplace is dominated by a variety of firms that factor accounts receivable.
These firms are either divisions or subsidiaries of large U.S. or other foreign countries, or they are smaller Canadian-owned, operated and funded firms.
Typically, the latter type of firm, the Canadian single entity, has difficulty in accessing all the funding it typically might need for a large number of transactions. The factoring business requires a significant amount of capital.
When a Canadian business originates an account receivable financing, it is prudent for the company to ensure they understand the overall profile, reputation, and capabilities of the firm that will be financing their accounts receivable.
Unless the business owner negotiates a very special type of facility, the accounts receivable financing firm generally has a good amount of customer contact with your customer base;
They will want to validate your invoices, confirm customer acceptance of your invoice and products and services, and in most cases, follow up directly with your customer for payment.
In summary, Canadian firms can increase cash flow by the use of the alternative financing method known as 'accounts receivable financing', commonly called factoring.
Cash is secured for your receivables soon after your customer pays for it - As we have pointed out, this comes at a cost in both financing costs as well as some level of customer intrusion.
THE BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE WORKING CAPITAL FINANCING
Effective working capital solutions such as factoring and other types of a/r financing provide numerous benefits for a business via surplus capital - Those benefits include :
The ability of the company to cover temporary gaps in cash flow to fund payment obligations, along with effective accounts payable management a business can maintain liquidity
Working capital solutions typically bring no debt to the balance sheet and do not require additional collateral as well as a limited emphasis on personal guarantees
Short-term working capital and accounts receivable financing solutions are faster to obtain and are often tailored with a strong level of flexibility for the borrower.
Traditional lending financial institutions, such as the traditional bank loan, are known for longer credit approval timelines,a defined credit limit, as well as often demanding additional collateral and financial covenants.
Effective working capital financing to manage cash flow and improve asset turnover in key areas of the business, such as accounts receivable and accounts payable, and lead to greater profitability and return on assets.
Additionally, these types of financing are 'non-dilutive' and do not require any equity transaction or ownership change.
Typically, these financings increase as sales and business assets grow!
KEY POINT - WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
" Don't ignore working capital. " That's from a great Harvard Business Review article
Businesses use working capital finance solutions to fund everyday operations
Short-term financing solutions around working capital needs should not be used for the purchase of long-term assets or investments in long-term operations
Businesses that experience seasonality or cyclicality in their business model or industry are prime candidates for short-term financing
Depending on the size and creditworthiness of the company, good business and credit scores are required by accounts receivable factoring companies for a factoring facility versus a traditional line of credit from a bank.
CASE STUDY
Company: Toronto-based metal fabrication company
Challenge: Rapid growth led to $2.3M in outstanding invoices with 75-day average collection period, creating severe cash flow constraints that prevented fulfilling new orders worth $850K.
Solution: Implemented factoring lines of credit through 7 Park Avenue Financial, with advances 85% of invoice value within 24 hours.
Results:
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Immediate access to $1.95M working capital
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Fulfilled backlogged orders and secured a new $850K contract
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Reduced collection period stress from 75 days to same-day funding
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Increased monthly revenue by 34% within 90 days
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Maintained healthy supplier relationships through timely payments
Outcome: The company scaled operations, hired 12 additional employees, and established factoring as their primary growth financing strategy.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Immediate Cash Conversion: Transform outstanding invoices into working capital within 24-48 hours, eliminating payment waiting periods
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Credit-Based Approval: Qualification depends on customer creditworthiness rather than business credit scores, making approval more accessible
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Scalable Funding Structure: Financing amounts grow automatically with invoice volume, providing flexible capital that matches business cycles
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Non-Debt Classification: Factoring represents asset sales rather than borrowed money, preserving debt capacity and improving financial ratios
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Fee-Based Pricing Model: Costs typically range 1-5% of invoice value, with pricing based on volume, customer quality, and industry risk factors
CONCLUSION - UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS WORKING CAPITAL NEEDS AND CASH FLOW
Canadian business owners should dutifully look into who they are dealing with, their capabilities and their procedures when it comes to needed financial solutions.
Call 7 Park Avenue Financial, a trusted and credible expert with a track record of business finance success to determine their best receivable finance/working capital and business loan solution.
FAQ: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS / PEOPLE ALSO ASK / MORE INFORMATION
What is working capital financing?
Working capital financing is a borrowing arrangement to fund the daily operations of a business when a firm does not have consistent cash flow. Proper business financing solutions allow a business to achieve optimal business growth via business financing solutions such as short-term loans, lines of credit and overdrafts, and accounts receivable financing. Steady cash flow allows a company to sustain its growth objectives.
Businesses of all sizes and in every industry will typically require working capital finance to expand sales and operations. The majority of small businesses in Canada utilize these solutions to bridge cash flow gaps and ' lumpiness' in cash inflows
Why is working capital financing important?
Working capital financing is important as it allows a business to maintain funds to continue the daily operations of the business. Without access to a sufficient amount of working capital, a company may not be able to meet short-term obligations or maximize growth opportunities in sales revenues,
What are the different types of working capital financing?
Different types of working capital finance include short-term working capital loans, lines of credit / a revolving credit facility, business credit cards, invoice factoring via trade credit receivable financing, and sr&ed financing solutions for refundable tax credits - Other ' venture debt ' type solutions include purchase order financing, MMR lines of credit, and merchant cash advances. Different needs and circumstances make every possible financing solution unique to a business based on sales and the company's balance sheet, and businesses will only pay interest on amounts borrowed and used in any facility.
How does a business determine how much working capital financing the business needs?
Determining working capital financing needs is determined by examining the working capital ratio and operating cycle, and asset turnover of a business in key current assets and current liability accounts such as accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable.
What factors should I consider when choosing a working capital financing provider?
In choosing a working capital financing provider for small business financing a company should consider factors such as interest rates / factoring costs on the facility, miscellaneous fees, as well as repayment term flexibility offered in the financing solution. Businesses should align themselves with reputable lending institutions and established financing providers who can meet the specific funding needs of the business.
What types of businesses qualify for factoring lines of credit?
Factoring lines of credit work best for B2B companies with commercial customers, including manufacturers, distributors, staffing agencies, transportation companies, and professional service providers who issue invoices with standard payment terms.
How quickly can I access funds through factoring lines of credit?
Factoring lines of credit typically provide funding within 24-48 hours of invoice submission, with some providers offering same-day advances for established clients with verified customer bases.
What fees are associated with factoring lines of credit?
Factoring lines of credit typically charge 1-5% of invoice value, depending on factors like invoice volume, customer creditworthiness, payment terms, and industry risk factors.
Do my customers know I'm using factoring lines of credit?
Factoring lines of credit can be structured as either notification (customers pay the factor directly) or non-notification (customers continue paying you), depending on your business preferences and relationship management needs.
What happens if my customer doesn't pay the factored invoice?
Factoring lines of credit typically include either recourse (you're responsible for unpaid invoices) or non-recourse (the factor absorbs the loss) arrangements, with non-recourse options carrying higher fees but providing credit protection.
Who can benefit from factoring lines of credit?
Factoring lines of credit benefits B2B companies with outstanding invoices, particularly manufacturers, distributors, staffing agencies, and service providers experiencing cash flow gaps between delivering services and receiving payment.
What documents are required for factoring lines of credit?
Factoring lines of credit requires basic business documentation, including invoices, customer contracts, accounts receivable aging reports, bank statements, and proof of delivered goods or completed services.
When should businesses consider factoring lines of credit?
Factoring lines of credit make sense when businesses need immediate cash flow, are experiencing rapid growth, have seasonal fluctuations, or want to avoid traditional debt while maintaining strong customer relationships.
Where can Canadian businesses find factoring lines of credit?
Factoring lines of credit are available through specialized factoring companies, alternative lenders, some banks, and financial service providers like 7 Park Avenue Financial across Canada.
Why choose factoring lines of credit over traditional loans?
Factoring lines of credit offer faster approval, no monthly payments, approval based on customer creditworthiness rather than your credit score, and the ability to scale funding with business growth.
How do factoring lines of credit improve cash flow?
Factoring lines of credit convert outstanding invoices into immediate cash, typically advancing 70-90% of invoice value within 24-48 hours, eliminating the wait for customer payments.
What industries use factoring lines of credit most frequently?
Factoring lines of credit are most common in manufacturing, transportation, staffing, healthcare, construction, and professional services, where extended payment terms create cash flow challenges.
When do factoring lines of credit become cost-effective?
Factoring lines of credit becomes cost-effective when the opportunity cost of waiting for payments exceeds the factoring fees, typically in high-growth scenarios or urgent cash flow situations.
How does the approval process work for factoring lines of credit?
Factoring lines of credit approval focuses on your customers' creditworthiness and payment history rather than your business credit, making approval faster and more accessible than traditional financing.
What are the main advantages of factoring lines of credit?
Factoring lines of credit provide immediate cash flow, no debt creation, scalable funding, improved working capital management, and the ability to offer competitive payment terms to customers.
How do factoring lines of credit accelerate business growth?
Factoring lines of credit accelerate growth by providing immediate working capital that enables businesses to fulfill larger orders, hire additional staff, purchase inventory, and pursue new opportunities without waiting for customer payments.
What competitive advantages do factoring lines of credit provide?
Factoring lines of credit allows businesses to offer extended payment terms to customers while maintaining immediate cash flow, creating competitive pricing advantages and stronger customer relationships without sacrificing operational liquidity.
How do factoring lines of credit reduce financial stress?
Factoring lines of credit eliminates the anxiety of waiting for payments by providing predictable cash flow, allowing business owners to focus on operations and growth rather than collection activities and cash flow management.
What operational improvements result from factoring lines of credit?
Factoring lines of credit enables consistent payroll processing, timely supplier payments, inventory management optimization, and the ability to take advantage of early payment discounts from vendors.
How do factoring lines of credit compare to traditional business loans?
Factoring lines of credit offer faster approval (24-48 hours vs. weeks), no personal guarantees, no monthly payments, and funding that grows with sales volume, unlike fixed loan amounts with rigid repayment schedules.
Are factoring lines of credit considered debt on financial statements?
Factoring lines of credit are not considered debt since you're selling receivables rather than borrowing money, which can improve debt-to-equity ratios and maintain borrowing capacity for other financing needs.
Do factoring lines of credit affect customer relationships?
Factoring lines of credit can be structured to maintain existing customer relationships through non-notification arrangements where customers continue paying the business directly rather than the factoring company.
What happens during economic downturns with factoring lines of credit?
Factoring lines of credit can provide stability during economic uncertainty since funding is based on customer creditworthiness rather than business performance, offering continued access to working capital when banks tighten lending.
How do factoring lines of credit handle disputed invoices?
Factoring lines of credit typically hold reserves for disputed invoices and work with businesses to resolve disputes, with some factors offering credit protection services to minimize collection risks.
What is the fundamental difference between factoring lines of credit and traditional financing?
Factoring lines of credit involve selling accounts receivable at a discount for immediate cash, while traditional financing creates debt obligations with scheduled repayments, making factoring a sale transaction rather than a borrowing arrangement.
How do factoring lines of credit adapt to seasonal business fluctuations?
Factoring lines of credit automatically scale with invoice volume, providing higher funding during peak seasons and lower funding during slow periods, creating a flexible financing solution that matches business cycles.
What role do customer credit scores play in factoring lines of credit?
Factoring lines of credit approval depends primarily on your customers' creditworthiness and payment history rather than your business credit score, making this financing accessible to businesses with limited credit history or past financial challenges.
Citations / More Information
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- Smith, J., & Williams, R. (2023). "Alternative Financing Trends in Canada." Canadian Business Finance Journal, 15(3), 45-62. https://www.cbfj.ca
- Statistics Canada. (2023). "Small Business Financing Survey Results." Government of Canada. https://www.statcan.gc.ca
- Thompson, M. (2023). "Cash Flow Management Best Practices." Financial Management Review, 28(4), 112-128. https://www.fmreview.com
- Canadian Association of Commercial Finance. (2023). "Industry Report on Alternative Lending." CACF Publications. https://www.cacf.ca
