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    Convert up to 90% of your unpaid invoices into ready capital, available within 24 hours of sending us each invoice.

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    With a dedicated Relationship Manager on hand, you'll receive a bespoke package and ongoing business support.

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What is invoice factoring?

Many businesses navigating business finance often wonder what is invoice finance factoring. It is when a business sells its unpaid invoices to another company, called an invoice factoring companies, in exchange for a cash advance. This helps the business get money faster instead of waiting for customers to pay.

At Aldermore, we provide up to 90% of the invoice value quickly and take care of collecting payments from customers. This process improves cash flow, reduces the need to chase payments, and usually provides funds within 24 hours after the invoice is submitted.

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Benefits of factoring

Factoring offers fast access to working capital for a wide range of businesses with the support of our expert and effective credit control capability.

Whatever your individual requirements are, we’ll work with you to understand your business needs and design a funding facility to meet them.

At a glance, Aldermore invoice factoring services, include:

  • Flexible & Transparent with an upfront made to measure proposal for your business, that includes a clear structure of your funding and pricing, so you know exactly what you’re getting.
  • Day-to-Day Support from dedicated locally based Relationship Managers who are on hand to help you as little or as much as you need.
  • As Part of Your Team we understand business isn’t always straightforward. We really get to understand your plans and ambitions, which means we can support both steady growth and ambitious go getters.

With business invoice factoring, you get the finance you need, without the headache of chasing payments. Compared to a bank overdraft or loan, it can typically release more funding, with the added benefit that the facility grows with your sales.

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Invoice Factoring FAQs

  • We’ll advance an agreed percentage of your outstanding invoices, typically up to 90% of the value.
  • When you send us your invoice (usually electronically), we’ll release the funds.
  • We will then chase the customer for payment on your behalf, with the funds being paid directly to Aldermore.
  • When your customers have made payment, we’ll release the remaining funds, minus our fee.
  • We’ll then recalculate the funds available to you after every new transaction, so you always know where you are.

We can help businesses factor invoices across a wide range of sectors, including:

  • Business services providers.
  • Distributors.
  • Employment and recruitment agencies.
  • Engineering companies.
  • Haulage and transport firms.
  • Importers.
  • Printers.
  • Manufacturers.
  • Wholesalers.

You should consider invoice finance factoring if your business:

  • Sells products or services on credit to other businesses, generating invoices for payment.
  • Has an annual turnover typically above £750,000.
  • Would like support to manage your credit control activities.

If you already have a well-established credit control function in-house, then you may find that invoice discounting is a better fit for your business.

Speak to your Aldermore contact to find out more or visit the dedicated page to learn about the advantages of invoice discounting.

We’ll work with you to design a funding package that perfectly suits your business, agreeing all invoice factoring charges upfront.

Our charges are competitive and totally transparent, and will be outlined in your facility offer letter. You’ll also receive a Client Guide, which will detail any additional fees that would apply for services you may need or use. An arrangement fee will also normally apply.

Factoring or invoice discounting?

Invoice factoring meaning:

Factoring invoices means you get cash upfront by selling your unpaid invoices and the finance company takes care of chasing your customers for payment. It is like having a trusted partner handling the admin so you can focus on growing your business.

Invoice discounting meaning:

Invoice discounting lets you borrow against your unpaid invoices but you keep control of chasing your customers yourself. It is a behind the scenes way to boost your cash flow without anyone else stepping in.

Both, factoring and invoice discounting give you faster access to cash it is about choosing whether you want a helping hand with collections or prefer to keep things in house.

Bad debt protection

At Aldermore, we understand that it's sometimes difficult to assess the risk of customers not being able to pay. The decision you make could lead you to turn away sales or even end up with a bad debt. Our Bad Debt Protection (BDP) service gives you the confidence of knowing you will receive payment for all your hard earned sales.

 

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