Accounts Receivable Financing Manhattan KS

Accounts receivable financing is essentially the selling of invoices to receive immediate income and capital for a business. Also know as Invoice factoring, it is a billion dollar industry. Unbeknownst to most small companies, invoice factoring has been around for years and is often utilized by larger companies. It is only recently that this service has been offered to small companies which have a great deal of trouble getting funding from banks and financial institutions.

Accounts receivable financing is based on the overall credit rating of the invoiced customer and not solely on the credit rating of the client company. This allows client companies with less than two years of history. It also allows companies in financially difficult times to utilize accounts receivable financing.

The overall funding process is simple enough. Your company invoices your customer for services or goods you provided. Your company sends in the invoice to the factoring agent. Funds are then either wired into or deposited directly into your account. The process takes about 48 hours to receive the funding. Once the invoice has been paid by your customer, the factoring agent takes out the factoring fee, generally 2 to 3% from the 20 to 25% of the invoice face value not funded. Any remaining funds are then transferred directly to you. Again, this process takes about 48 hours.

Accounts receivable financing involves the act of selling of outstanding invoices to other companies that then take on the debt owed. Companies that offer accounts receivable financing solutions buy invoices at discounted rates and the money serves as a source of fast cash for businesses in need of cash.

Many small businesses in Manhattan have difficulty acquiring loans or lines of credit from traditional financial institutions. There are a number of reasons for this. Credit history, length of time in business, collateral, and the type of industry all play heavily into a bank's decision to loan or not to loan money.

Additionally, banks may be ill equipped to handle the job of monitoring invoices and inventory of a particular industry. They may not want to take on the risk associated with that type of funding option. Furthermore, they may not fully understand the industry that your company competes in. To a banker, a lack of understanding equals greater risk and greater risk often times equals a denial.

By contrast, factoring companies rely on the creditworthiness of your clients. There are no rigid standards to meet on your company's part. New business and old businesses alike can benefit. Furthermore, some factoring agencies actually offer factoring solutions to companies under bankruptcy protection.

There are a number of benefits derived from the use of accounts receivable financing solutions. First, the company that is selling invoices can rid themselves of the hassle of handling various debts-the debts become the problem of the company offering accounts receivable financing solutions. Also, a company in need of money can get their hands on some fast cash, thanks to accounts receivable financing services.

The initial application process is completed relatively quickly. The paperwork is minimal for the world of corporate finance. Most of the paperwork should already be on hand or easily obtainable. Paperwork includes a two year history, if applicable, of the company P&L, balance sheet, and income statement. Prior invoices may need to be submitted so that the factoring agent may get a better understanding of the invoicing process and format used in your industry and by you and your clientele. The packet is then reviewed by the factoring agent. Upon approval, a Letter of Intent (LOI) is submitted to the client company. This LOI is then signed by the company and returned. A contract is submitted. Due diligence is performed one last time by the factoring agent. Final approval is granted. The invoice factoring begins. The entire application process takes as little as two weeks. If open invoices are submitted during the application process, funding for these invoices generally takes a few additional days due to the newness of the account.

The funding process takes 24 to 48 hours. This is the amount of time from submission of the invoice until funding is received into the business account. As any business owner can tell, this is a fraction of time when compared to waiting 35 to 45 days for payment of an invoice.

Funding amounts vary depending on the terms of your businesses loan. Typically, the factoring is done at 80% of the face value of the invoice. Say for example the invoice your company submits to the factoring agent is for $200,000. The amount of funding your company would receive initially would be 80% of the face value which would be $160,000. Once payment is received by the factoring agent, the factoring fee is taken out of the remainder. This can be anywhere from 2 to 3% of the funding amount. At a 3% funding rate the fee would be $4,800. This amount is then deducted from the $40,000 and the remainder is transferred directly into the account.

AdvanceMe, Inc.

1.888.700.8181
600 Townpark Lane
Kennesaw, GA
www.advanceme.com

COMPANY OVERVIEW

AdvanceMe, Inc. is the nation’s leading and most-trusted provider of alternative funding and financial services to small-and medium-size businesses. We help to power the growth of these businesses with working capital. Thousands of businesses use AMI financial services as an alternative to small-business loans.

AMI has funded over 18,000 transactions and over 100 franchise concepts and has provided nearly $380 million of working capital since its inception in 1998. AMI invented the alternative funding category and continues to lead it with innovative financial services for businesses.

Our objective is to provide the necessary working capital to help these businesses manage their cycles and existing cash flow and to provide them with carefully timed funding to assure their continued growth.

Located in metro Atlanta, Georgia, AMI has a nationwide sales and customer care staff supporting nearly 10,000 businesses. Founded in 1998 with $9 million in revenue, we have experienced double-digit profit and revenue growth, and are poised to exceed our aggressive target of $265 million by year-end 2005.

AMI's fundamental strengths define our unique position as the capital provider of choice for smart business people around the country.

OUR MARKETPLACE

There are nearly six million small businesses in the United States, each one reflecting the hard work and dedication of its owner. According to the Small Business Association (SBA), “Inadequate or ill-timed financing is a major reason for small business-failure.” Our objective is to provide the necessary working capital to help these businesses manage their cycles and existing cash flow and to provide them with carefully timed funding to assure their continued growth.

OUR STAFF

The AdvanceMe, Inc. sales and customer-care staff are among the most dedicated people in the financial services industry today. These highly trained professionals are frequently complimented by our customers for their responsiveness. Our sales staff is trained to understand you and your business and not treat you like a number. In fact, many of our sales people come from the same industry they sell to, thus providing a more personal and consultative relationship.

OUR SYSTEMS

AdvanceMe, Inc.'s technology-based systems are a benchmark in the financial services industry and the backbone of the company. These systems provide fast, reliable and accurate methods by which businesses can apply and qualify for working capital and an innovative method by which the money is repaid.

A simple “swipe” of a customer’s credit card keeps your working capital advance up to date. Since the rate at which we collect our money is determined by a realistic evaluation of your company's prior monthly credit card receipts, the collection process is both predictable and easy. Our unique credit scoring system provides a “customer friendly” approach to qualification. When most lending institutions seek to "screen out" potential applicants, we work hard to “screen in” qualified business applicants.

OUR FINANCIAL PARTNERS

We believe that our business is only as good as the partners we keep. In this case, AdvanceMe, Inc. stands apart. We are proud to be supported by the most reputable names in the finance industry. Their commitment to our company and products translate into financial strength and stability for our customers and assures us of continued liquidity to meet our aggressive growth initiatives. We believe that there are no finer, stronger relationships in the financial service industry today.

We believe that the entrepreneur is the spirit of American business and working capital its growth engine. As our partners will attest, an investment in AdvanceMe, Inc. is an investment in the backbone of American business.