Reverse Factoring

Reverse factoring, also known as supply chain financing, is a financial solution that allows companies to improve their cash flow by leveraging their creditworthy customers. Instead of the company selling its invoices to a factoring company, the factoring company pays the company's suppliers directly.The company then repays the factoring company, with the added benefit of being able to negotiate more favorable payment terms with its suppliers.

How it works:

In this, the factoring company evaluates the creditworthiness of the company's customers and offers to pay the company's suppliers directly, on behalf of the company. The factoring company charges the company a fee for this service, which is typically lower than the fees charged by traditional factoring companies. The company then repays the factoring company over an extended period, allowing it to improve its cash flow and working capital management.

Benefits:

Improved cash flow: Reverse factoring allows companies to improve their cash flow by leveraging their creditworthy customers. The factoring company pays the company's suppliers directly, allowing the company to negotiate more favorable payment terms with its suppliers.

Reduced risk: It eliminates the risk of non-payment from customers, as the factoring company assumes the risk of non-payment and is responsible for collecting payment from the customer.

Improved supplier relations: Reverse factoring can help companies improve their relations with their suppliers, as it allows them to pay their suppliers on time and avoid disputes over payment.

Increased credit line: Reverse factoring can provide companies with a larger credit line than they would be able to obtain through traditional lending.