Wednesday, June 3, 2009

International Factoring Explained

By Wade Henderson

Both small and medium sized companies can be greatly benefited from the use of domestic factoring when what they need is improving the availability of resources and cash flow. Small businesses that do not find financing elsewhere can use factoring to increase their liquidity.

Factoring transforms accounts receivables into cash by having a professional factor take care of the collection process. The contractor of the service will provide the required information related to customers and their accounts receivables to the factor.

The factor in many cases can provide additional services like assuming the risk of insolvency of the debtor and / or provide management services and accounts receivable from them.

The operations of some companies are highly determined by the average speed at which customers pay their bills. When the periods between payment and services are too long, factoring becomes more necessary. International factoring brings solutions for those who sell products abroad.

International factoring provides short-term financing to exporters. They give their portfolio assignment in receivables to a specialist or Factor. Convert short-term sales into cash sales, which improve your cash flow.

International factoring has additional components compared to the domestic one. In this type of financing there are two factors: one that is an Exporter and one that is an Importer. The first one will have the same responsibilities as the domestic factor. The second one will assume all those responsibilities that the Exporter factor cannot perform in the country from which the products are being imported. Both Factors work together through a written commitment and are usually overseen by Factoring Chains. These associations regulate the operations and act as an intermediary between the export and the import factor.

The benefit of International Factoring for the company is that they can have the peace of mind that an expert will make sure that their customers outside the borders pay their commitments. The factor has more knowledge on the country, language, culture, legislation and economy and assumes the costs of nonpayment. International factoring will increase cash flow for a company that exports goods and will relieve them from the fear of debt.

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