The Factoring Loan

• 06Feb

  The Fed Means Business

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  When the Fed said that they were going employ all available tools to promote economic recovery and to preserve price stability they were not kidding.

  As stated in the Wednesday March 18, 2009 edition of the NY Times:

  WASHINGTON \” Saying that the recession continues to deepen, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it would pump an extra $1 trillion into the mortgage market and longer-term Treasury securities in order to revive the economy.

  If the Federal Reserve keeps up its attach on the recession the days until we start to see a recovery will come sooner than many economists predicted.

  Last fall the Central Bank held $900 billion on its balance sheet and just prior to this announcement it was sitting at $2 trillion which proved the strong measures that the Fed is prepared to take to get the economy back on track.

  In todays NY Times it also stated:

  Fed officials have said they hope to expand the program next month, possibly to include the huge market for commercial mortgages, and both the Fed and Treasury hope the program will eventually provide up to $1 trillion in total financing.

  Okay, there is more money availableso what is the big deal? The Big Deal is that now there is more funding available for lenders to do more loans to residential as well as corporate clients including small business.

  The biggest question is how will the process get started? We all know that companies are not going to hire with the expectation of future orders, and consumers are not going to start buying until they know they have jobs to cover the bills they createbut someone has to go first. Any volunteers?

  The US and Canadian Governments need to start buying more since they are the ones with the money. One they get the orders in then the suppliers will start hiring and the people that are hired will start buying so the suppliers will start hiring and so on

  I am certain this will be on its way shortly as there is much planning now in both the United States and Canada to do just that, and it will not happen a day to soon either.

  So the next hurdle will be for companies to get the financing they need to accept these orders. Even with the abundance of funds for companies, many companies will not qualify for bank loans due to their financials over the last couple of year.

  Now is the time to sit down with a Professional Commercial Finance Broker as they will have far more financial products available to them than the banks have so you can actually accept the orders that come in and be able to produce them.

  My expectation is that Accounts Receivable Factoring and Purchase Order Finance will play a major role in our business financing so it would be a good idea to have your financing set up for it so you are not scrambling to find a funder when the orders are rolling in.

  Wade Henderson is a recognized Expert in the Business Finance World with over 13 years Experience in the Commercial Lending Field and a strong reputation for getting the deal done. Visit his Business Finance Website to put his experience to work for you. Grab a totally unique version of this article from the Uber Article Directory

  Tags: accounts receivable finance, Business Economics, Business Loans, Commercial Loans, Economics, ethics, Export Finance, Line of Credit, Politcs, purchase order finance, Small Business

• 06Feb

  President Obama to Announce Aid for Small Companies

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  Over the last few years we have all seen our economy fall, no matter which country you live in, no matter what industry you work in, everyone has been affected. Those companies that are still operating have been cutting costs, reducing staff, cutting salaries and setting higher expectations for their employees to produce more with less.

  As in the NY Times on March 15, 2009 \’\'It\’s a huge step in the right direction,\’\’ Giovanni Coratolo, director of Small Business Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said Saturday. \’\'In this economy, having the least amount of risk for banks will incentivize banks to lend to small businesses. A lot of small businesses will benefit from this.\’\’ [http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/03/15/washington/AP-Obama-Small-Businesses.html?hp]

  What is this all about? Essentially if you take a look at the current guarantees issued by the US Government in regards to SBA loans, they have a cap of $20 billion per year. But look a little further and they fall short of this number by over 50%. In 2009 they are expected to fund less than $10 billion. So if they are merely going to adjust the SBA factors, and we have a $10 billion reserve that is not being used, what good is this going to do for us?

  So what is the plan? Offsetting some of the risk for the Lenders of the SBA loans and Temporarily reducing some of the fees on some of the SBA Loan programs. The risk offsetting tactic will be to increase some of the guarantees on the SBA Loans that are written.

  It is yet to be seen as to whether this a token gesture or an actual action plan for them we will be able determine this in a few months when we can calculate what type of effect this has had on small business being able to access these funds.

  Now Business Loans are all based on perceived risk, and every lender has their own guidelines and thresholds for risk, so this will vary depending on who you talk to, but lets assume the typical lender is comfortable with a 5% default rate on their loans. And the new plan from the US Government will increase their guarantee on the SBA Loans they write by 5% of the total loan amount from 85% to 90%. Now what is the actual default rate on Business Loans today? That is about 20%. So, a 5% increase in the guarantees will not come close to offsetting the lender risk. I could get into the detailed calculations of what the actual risk is, but it is pointless as we are not even close to what is acceptable.

  On the bright side of things though, this is an initial attempt by Obama to help small business, something that has been a long time coming. As with the major corporations, there has been much negotiation and debate on what to do, so we will have to keep an eye on the progress and analyze the effect to determine future actions.

  There are so many alternatives to SBA or bank loans today that are offered by Commercial Finance Brokers as they access to funds for Accounts Receivable Financing, Export Factoring, Purchase Order Finance, Commercial Equipment Loans and Commercial Real Estate Mortgages. Be sure to do you checking around into the various options available to you as there is a loan available for most circumstances if you have the right Finance Broker.

  Wade Henderson is a recognized Expert in the Business Finance World with over 13 years Experience in the Commercial Lending Field and a strong reputation for getting the deal done. Visit his Business Finance Website to put his experience to work for you. Get a totally unique version of this article from our article submission service

  Tags: accounts receivable finance, Accounts Receivalbe Finance, Business Finance, Business Loans, Commercial Equipment Loan, Commercial Mortgage, Economics, Economy, Operating Line of Credit, Politics, purchase order finance, Sba Loans

• 11Jun

  Invoice Factoring – a Sales Based Financing Tool

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  Marco Terry asked:

  One of the challenges of conventional financing is that it is not always very dynamic. Although conventional business financing can be a great tool to buy an asset, such as machinery or office space, it doesn’t always work well when used to cover operating expenses. The reason is that most business loans and lines of credit have a fixed maximum that you can’t exceed. However, most operating expenses have a large variable cost component, and are directly tied to your sales. Basically, they increase with your sales because they are incurred when servicing those new sales. Seen in a different light, a sales opportunity could be so large that it would exceed your fixed financing capabilities. Your only options would be to find more financing, or drop the sale.

  Now, what would happen if your company’s financing was dynamic and directly tied to your sales? Consider the opportunities that you would pursue if you knew that you would be able to meet all operating expenses associated with it. One way to bridge this financial challenge is to consider factoring invoices.

  One of the biggest reasons why most businesses have cash flow problems is that they must sell their products on 30 day terms. That means that they must wait 30 to 60 days to get paid. Offering terms a very common practice in business-to-business and government sales. However, few businesses can really afford to offer them since they don’t have the necessary cash cushion to do so. This is where invoice factoring can play an important role.

  Factoring provides your company with a substantial advance on your invoices, usually about 80%. This enables you to cover important operating expenses, such as rent and payroll, while you wait to get paid. The transaction with the factoring company is settled once the client pays the invoice in full. So the value proposition is as follows: you get 80% within one or two business days of invoicing, which enables you to meet business expenses. You then get the remaining 20%, less a small fee, once the invoice is actually paid.

  One of the most important advantages of accounts receivable factoring is that the main requirement to qualify, is to do business with reliable and credit worthy clients. Aside from that, the business needs to be well run and free of legal or taxation issues. This makes factoring companies accessible to startups and businesses that don’t have substantial physical assets, but who do business with a solid customer base.

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  Tags: Business Loans, Financial Challenge, Invoicing

• 26May

  Why should I finance company vehicles, if I have cash in the bank?

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  by Harvey Williams

  It is a perfectly valid question and as a general rule you don’t borrow someone else’s money and pay them interest when you have your own money sitting in the bank. Certainly banks seem at their happiest when they are lending money to those who don’t need and asking for it back if they do.

  Looking at the difference a company would pay on a hire purchase agreement, compared to the deposit rate they would receive, using this form of finance doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense. Although to be fair, very few companies use hire purchase nowadays. Many do however take out leasing contracts for their company cars even though they have the cash to buy them outright, why is this?

  Titled Vehicles Leasing Transportation Equipment Leasing

  Sometimes it is because they just can’t bring themselves to plough the company’s profits into a vehicle that then plummets in value, when leasing is such an inexpensive option. Why would a company pay nearly 55,000 for a new Mercedes, which is available on a two year lease for 600 per month? The cost on contract hire over two years would be three advance payments of 600, 1,800 and twenty three months at 600 which is 13,800. A total cost of 15,600 over a two year term and the company still has its capital in the bank.

  If the company uses its cash to purchase the car, what would it be worth at the end 3 years? It’s a question to which nobody has the answer but with the uncertainties that there are in the world, why gamble when you can let someone else take the gamble on future values?

  Specialty Vehicles Leasing Telecommunications Equipment Leasing

  If a company is going to purchase a car, at the moment it would appear less risky, in terms of residual values, to purchase one of the smaller diesel cars that has historically held its value well perhaps an Audi A3 or VW Golf. Very large discounts on new vehicles can appear very attractive but there is usually a reason; it can be that a model is due to be changed or due what they call a face lift. Another reason can be that it is just not popular. In both cases this will be reflected in the vehicles residual value.

  Sometimes if a vehicle is going to do very high mileage it can appear more attractive to purchase rather than leasing, because the contract hire rate has increased with the increased mileage. Indeed there are occasions where purchasing is more cost effective However one must remember that the reason that it appears expensive is because the lender is anticipating a lower residual value due to the increased mileage, a purchaser will suffer that same reduction in value when they come to sell it.

  Cars with more than average miles on the clock are very hard to sell, much harder than they really should be considering the number of miles modern day cars can take in their stride. Surely a car that has been driven a lot of miles on the motorway is going to have suffered less, than one with lower mileage that has been driven on short journeys.

  Ultimately as to whether a company opts for outright purchase of its cars or leasing will often be a decision that is partly financial and partly emotional. There is however no doubt that it can be quite enjoyable handing back a contract hire car, when it has dived in value and its current value and disposing of becomes someone else’s problem.

  About the Author:

  Should you have any queries or questions with regard to Fleet Management, Licence checking, Contract Hire, Personal Contract Hire, Lease Purchase or vehicle Hire Purchase, please do not hesitate to contact us. Bowater Price plc 01494 536 536. www.bowaterprice.com.

  Wade Henderson – very Professional – 15 yrs in the Business Finance Field – reputation for getting the deal done IMMFinancial.com Waste-Recycling Equipment Leasing Water Purification Equipment Leasing

  Tags: Business Loans, car finance, contract hire, hire purchase

• 25Apr

  Foreclosures & Pre-foreclosures – Advantages and Disadvantages

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  by June McCann

  I’m sure you’re aware of the real estate and foreclosure crisis going on in the United States. Because of this, there is an excess of homes on the market. Obviously some properties will be run down in unappealing neighbourhoods as usual, but what’s different this time is the surprisingly increasing number of well kept and even executive style properties that are up for sale for pennies on the dollar.

  The timing for researching on a great deal for a new house couldn’t be better then it currently is, but first you should be aware on the pros and cons of purchasing homes through a government auctions as compared to the standard way using a realtor.

  The advantages of buying a foreclosed or pre-foreclosed property are:

  - The great prices available on foreclosed/pre-foreclosed homes is obviously the number one advantage.

  - Many of the homes are in great condition for what you pay.

  - Variety and selection is better then it has ever been.

  - No realtors or agencies fees to pay (consulting with a real estate savvy person is recommended).

  - Insurance is optional. Results in additional monthly savings.

  - Good property investment to rent or resell.

  - Less risky than trading equities in the stock market.

  Disadvantages:

  - Mortgages may be harder to get (unless you have great credit with your bank).

  - You need to be aware of any existing liens, judgements, or unpaid taxes still on the property.

  The main caution is to properly check that the property is free and clear of any debt ahead of time. Also know in advance when the government auction expects payment for the house and have the loan details worked out with your bank. As with purchasing any house if you have enough cash handy (who does) that makes your profit potential much greater.

  Government auctions are being held all around the US and Canada. You can find information about upcoming auctions and pre-foreclosures (homes you can buy before the auction) on the internet along with detailed listings on the homes that will be for sale. Purchasing a home through a government auction can be a very rewarding adventure but doing your research ahead of time will allow you to be prepared. In fact I would recommend attending a few auctions before you are ready to purchase so that you become familiar with that environment.

  About the Author:

  To locate an updated list of foreclosures/pre-foreclosures on the top government auction sites check out government auctions review or Bank Foreclosures & Pre-foreclosures

  Tags: bank foreclosures, bank mortgages, Business Loans, foreclosures, government auction reviews, government auctions, Investing, mortages, pre-foreclosures, property auctions, Real Estate, seized property

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