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Invoice factoring & AR financing

How it works, what it really costs, and 4 providers compared on pricing, speed, size and requirements.

How it works

Sell or borrow against unpaid invoices; the funder is repaid when your customer pays.

Best for

Long payment cycles with creditworthy customers.

Watch out for

Priced per month outstanding; some funders contact your customers.

At a glance

FamilyNon-dilutive debt & advances
What gets underwrittenYour customers' invoices
CollateralReceivables
How you repayCustomer pays invoice
DilutionNone
Typical pricingAbout 12–36% a year (flat fee or APR)
Typical time to cashAbout 3 days to about 5 days
Good forWorking capital

Invoice factoring & AR financing providers compared

Sorted by the low end of the estimated rate as of today. Your actual cost depends on your revenue, credit profile and term — the calculator works it out for you.

ProviderEstimated as of todayTime to cashTypical sizeRequirementsRegions
eCapital
Factoring & ABL
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About 3 days Up to 90% of unpaid invoices Existing revenue · Unpaid B2B invoices US · UK
Triumph
Invoice factoring (TBK)
Rates shown to approved members
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About 3 days Up to 90% of unpaid invoices Existing revenue · Unpaid B2B invoices US
altLINE
Invoice factoring (The Southern Bank)
Rates shown to approved members
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About 5 days Up to 90% of unpaid invoices Existing revenue · Unpaid B2B invoices US
Riviera Finance
Invoice factoring
Rates shown to approved members
estimated
About 5 days Up to 90% of unpaid invoices Existing revenue · Unpaid B2B invoices US

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