Definition of Factoring



Factoring is a process of selling accounts receivables to an independent organization called factors. In times of immediate cash needs the companies might sell their accounts receivables to a factor that will pay the cash against the invoices usually 70%- 90% immediately. By doing this the company transfers the risks and rewards to the factoring organization.

 


The factoring organization will collect the money with its own procedures and charge a fee for it. After deducting the fee and advance payment made to the company that was paid in advance, the remaining collection belongs to the company.


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