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Think of it like this – if your client doesn’t repay an invoice worth £20, chances are you can find that money elsewhere. But if your client reneges on an invoice worth £1M, you’ve got a big problem and that problem will likely be passed onto the lender, as they’ll need to chase you on this very large payment. This increased risk can result in an increased fee – but it’s not that simple. The administrative tasks the lender must engage in to organise invoice discounting for each invoice are similar, so you may receive a reduced fee, rather than an increased one, in particular if your lender perceives you to be very trustworthy. 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This could lead some businesses into that debt trap we spoke about before – after all, if more invoices equal a reduced fee, it can become easy to slip into a mentality of “I’m saving money.” Be cautious, tread carefully, and consider each invoice as if it were its own mini-loan. Always ask yourself, “how can I repay this loan if my client defaults? How often does this client repay on time? 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High creditworthiness often equals a lower rate, whereas low creditworthiness usually means a higher rate. If you apply as a \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fundingoptions.com/blog/education/what-is-a-limited-company-and-how-do-you-start-one/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"limited company\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", the lender will likely look at your company’s creditworthiness. If you apply using a personal guarantee or you apply for a \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fundingoptions.com/knowledge/compare-sole-trader-loans-with-funding-options-by-tide/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"sole trader loan\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", the lender may look at your personal creditworthiness. That said, it’s not unusual for lenders to look at both.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Track record\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Your track record with debt will also have an impact on how much a lender is likely to charge for invoice discounting. A better history with debt could result in a reduced rate, whereas a negative history with debt would have the opposite effect.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]}]}"}},{"id":"4188793a-37d1-5b8e-ac0f-29a06bbe8418","label":"Is invoice discounting suitable for you?","content":{"raw":"{\"nodeType\":\"document\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Only you can really decide if invoice discounting is the most suitable solution for you. However, here are some examples of companies where invoice discounting may be a good answer, and some where it wouldn’t be.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Example A\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\": Company A is a large B2B enterprise. They raise a lot of invoices and have standard payment terms of 30 days. They’d like a short term cash injection to help pay for a new industrial-level printer. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"They only want to use invoice discounting for a few invoices and due to their size, they’ve been able to find a lender who is offering quite low fees. Their accounting team is very on top of invoice chasing and the invoices they want to use for discounting have been raised with very reliable clients. They’ve got great relationships with their customers but they want to keep this confidential.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"In this instance, invoice discounting may be a suitable solution.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Example B\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\": Company B is a small B2B company and they’re wondering \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fundingoptions.com/blog/education/is-invoice-finance-suitable-for-start-up-businesses/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"if invoice finance is a suitable option for their start up\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\". They’ve been in business for around 1 year and they’re finally starting to get some clients signed up. Company B is made up of three founders and they each contribute to projects with their own time, so they are able to deliver on all client projects without external support and fortunately, at this time, they don’t need to pay suppliers before clients settle invoices.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Company B believes (since they now have some solid case studies) it’s now time to put together and execute a marketing plan and onboard their first employee—a business development executive. But they would need additional funding to facilitate this. They would like to take out a loan to kickstart these activities and would like to spread the cost over an extended period, to ensure they’re able to repay the loan in full as they grow in size.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Since invoice discounting is not available for smaller companies, it is for more established businesses with higher turnovers and clear credit control processes already in place, in this instance, invoice discounting is not a suitable option.  \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"A short term loan in and of itself might not even be the right answer for them either. Company B may want to consider a\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fundingoptions.com/knowledge/how-to-finance-a-startup/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"government backed start up loan\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", which would enable them to take out up to £25,000. This type of loan would come with 12 months of free support and guidance, which could be essential for a business this young. These loans also come with a set interest rate of 6%, have no application or early repayment fees, and can be taken out for 1 to 5 years.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]}]}"}},{"id":"28993736-0400-51e6-9057-bd7dabad3647","label":"Invoice discounting alternatives","content":{"raw":"{\"nodeType\":\"document\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"If you’re looking for something a little different, there are many alternatives to invoice discounting. Which one to use depends on your requirements.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Invoice factoring\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Unlike invoice discounting, which is essentially a \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fundingoptions.com/knowledge/secured-business-loans/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"secured business loan\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" where your invoices are used as the collateral, invoice factoring is the actual sale of your invoices in exchange for cash. 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You could instead opt for a \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fundingoptions.com/blog/education/short-term-business-loans-how-can-they-benefit-smes/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"short term loan\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" or a \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fundingoptions.com/blog/education/are-revolving-credit-facilities-considered-long-term-debt/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"revolving credit facility\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\".\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]}]}"}},{"id":"9395d83c-b30a-538b-a48c-2fe8b5e66995","label":"How long does invoice discounting take to come through?","content":{"raw":"{\"nodeType\":\"document\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Invoice discounting is generally a fast funding solution. While timelines vary, a fair average would be anywhere from a few hours to a few days.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]}]}"}},{"id":"1b5b509e-7e55-5193-8b0b-6fee238ec3a0","label":"Am I eligible for invoice discounting?","content":{"raw":"{\"nodeType\":\"document\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"That depends a lot on your business and the invoices you intend to put forward. Some lenders require applicants to have an annual turnover of a quarter of a million, others ask for more or less.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Invoice discounting is usually suitable for B2B businesses, since these are the types of businesses that raise invoices with delayed payment dates. Having over three year’s trading history could help support your case for eligibility, as this will demonstrate you have a track record of raising and collecting invoices, possibly making you look a little less risky in the eyes of the lender.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"A strong credit score, either on a personal or business level, could further support your case. If you have a\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fundingoptions.com/blog/education/transforming-bad-credit-when-you-need-a-business-loan/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"bad credit score\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", consider different ways to increase it so you can gain access to better borrowing terms.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"To find out if you’re eligible for invoice discounting, simply\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fundingoptions.com/get-started/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"fill in the form here\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" and we’ll get back to you with more information.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]}]}"}},{"id":"8ff868cf-8bf8-53b5-92d7-f1d9f796123f","label":"Will applying for invoice discounting impact my credit score?","content":{"raw":"{\"nodeType\":\"document\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Probably, but whether the impact will be negative or positive depends on several factors. On the one hand, taking out a debt you can afford and making regular payments on time can have a positive impact on your personal and company credit score. However, missed payments and even worse, defaults, can negatively impact your score and affect your ability to borrow in the future. That’s why it’s important to carefully consider how you will repay invoice discounting if your clients do not meet their payment obligations in time.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]}]}"}}],"expandedAccordionItems":null}},{"sys":{"contentType":{"sys":{"id":"templatesV2SectionDisclaimer"}}},"disclaimer":{"raw":"{\"nodeType\":\"document\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Please note that the information above is not intended to be financial advice. 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