Purchase-order financing (P/O financing) is a type of asset-based loan designed to extend credit to a company that needs cash quickly, to fill a customer order. A company may operate with such a small amount of working capital that it cannot afford to pay the cost of producing a customer’s order. P/O financing enables such a company to not turn away business, by borrowing from a lender using the purchase order itself as collateral to support a loan.
Factoring is one of the oldest forms of business financing. Note that the term is “financing” rather than “loan” because factoring is not actually a loan. In a typical factoring arrangement, the company needing financing makes a sale, delivers the product or service and generates an invoice. The factor (the funding source) then purchases the right to collect on that invoice by agreeing to pay the company in need of financing the amount of the invoice minus a discount.
MCA lending is, in summary, an advance on a company’s sales. Financing through a merchant cash advance (MCA) is used mostly by companies that accept credit and debit cards for most of their sales, typically retailers and restaurants. The concept is this: funder purchases a portion of the company’s future credit card receivables for a discounted lump sum. The MCA funder receives the purchased credit card receivables as they are generated either by taking a percentage of the company’s daily credit card proceeds or by debiting a certain amount of funds from the company’s bank account. Depending on the risk profile of the company, it can be a more expensive form of financing for a business compared to other types of financing.
What these three things have in common is that they are each a type of “alternative lending.” Alternative to what? To the type of loan a company can get from a “regulated” commercial bank. This webinar explains these types of financing arrangements, what to consider before entering into them, and provides some tips on how to negotiate them.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/alternative-structures-po-financing-factoring-mca-2020/
Data Breach Response: Before and After the Breach (Series: Cybersecurity & Da...Financial Poise
Your company has just suffered a data breach – what do you do next? Who do you call for help? Whom do you need to notify of the breach?
Your company may have already implemented its information security program and has identified the responsible parties, including applicable outside experts, to be contacted in the event of a breach. However, now you must assemble your incident response team to investigate the extent of the breach, evaluate the possible damage to your company, and determine whether you must notify your clients or the public of the breach. This webinar gives you an overview of what to do when the worst happens.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/data-breach-response-2018/
Basic Concepts Applicable to All Borrowers & Lenders (Series: Business Borrow...Financial Poise
A business borrows when it purchases goods or services on credit. And a small business may only “borrow” money in this fashion. At the other extreme is a large business with multiple lending facilities, with multiple lenders. Regardless, and regardless of the type of loan (i.e. cash flow, asset-based, etc.), many of the concepts are the same. This webinar arms the attendee with the basic vocabulary necessary to negotiate any type of loan.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/basic-concepts-applicable-to-all-borrowers-lenders-2020/
Data Breach Response: Before and After the Breach (Series: Cybersecurity & Da...Financial Poise
Your company has just suffered a data breach – what do you do next? Who do you call for help? Whom do you need to notify of the breach?
Your company may have already implemented its information security program and has identified the responsible parties, including applicable outside experts, to be contacted in the event of a breach. However, now you must assemble your incident response team to investigate the extent of the breach, evaluate the possible damage to your company, and determine whether you must notify your clients or the public of the breach. This webinar gives you an overview of what to do when the worst happens.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/data-breach-response-2018/
Basic Concepts Applicable to All Borrowers & Lenders (Series: Business Borrow...Financial Poise
A business borrows when it purchases goods or services on credit. And a small business may only “borrow” money in this fashion. At the other extreme is a large business with multiple lending facilities, with multiple lenders. Regardless, and regardless of the type of loan (i.e. cash flow, asset-based, etc.), many of the concepts are the same. This webinar arms the attendee with the basic vocabulary necessary to negotiate any type of loan.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/basic-concepts-applicable-to-all-borrowers-lenders-2020/
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/on_demand_webinars/factoring/
A simple way to think about factoring is to think of it as a company selling its invoices or accounts receivable (A/R) to a third party. It is not that simple, however, thus the purpose of this webinar. A factor makes a profit by buying A/R for less than 100% of its face amount. Companies that transact with factors are often cash-strapped. A factor will typically advance most of an invoice amount – usually between 70% - 90%. When the invoice is paid, the factor will remit the balance the company, less a transaction fee. This arrangement allows a company to get cash much faster than it would if it waited to be paid pursuant to the terms of its invoices (i.e. often 30 days) and even faster if its customer fails to pay within terms. This webinar discusses various common types of factoring arrangements; how to negotiate a factoring agreement; and alternatives to consider before deciding to factor.
Trade Credit Insurance White Paper December 2008jlebendig
Get our most recent white paper...An Overview of Trade Credit Insurance here. Great reading, insightful and it will answer more of your questions. Don\'t have credit insurance yet? What are you waiting for? Contact me to discuss your options for protecting your company.
Here are the top small business loan options for your law firm with tips to make your law firm financing application a success. For more information, visit at https://www.onlinecheck.com/blog/business-loans/small-business-loans-for-law-firm-in-2019/
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/on_demand_webinars/merchant-cash-advance/
Financing through a merchant cash advance (MCA) is used mostly by companies that accepted credit and debit cards for most of their sales, typically retailers and restaurants. The concept is this: funder purchases a portion of the company’s future credit card receivables for a discounted lump sum. The MCA funder receives the purchased credit card receivables as they are generated either by taking a percentage of the company’s daily credit card proceeds or by debiting a certain amount of funds from the company’s bank account. Depending on the risk profile of the company, it can be a more expensive form of financing for a business compared to other types of financing. This webinar explains the nuts and bolts of MCA financing, its pros, and its cons. It explores the documentation that is necessary to enter into such an arrangement, including how to negotiate that documentation.
Purchase Order Finance (BUSINESS BORROWING BASICS 2018)Financial Poise
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/on_demand_webinars/purchase-order-finance/
Purchase-order financing (P/O financing) is designed to extend credit to a company that needs cash quickly, to fill a customer order. A company may operate with such a small amount of working capital that it cannot afford to pay the for the cost of producing a customer’s order. P/O financing enables such company to not turn away business, by borrowing from a lender using the purchase order itself as collateral to support a loan. This webinar explains when P/O financing may make sense for a company; some of the more common terms and conditions of such financing; how to negotiate those terms; how it co-exists with other forms of financing and potential alternatives.
Crowdfinance -101 (Series: Crypto, Crowdfunding & Other Crazy Concepts)Financial Poise
What is the “crowd” in Crowdfinance? What does the crowd thus buy and by what means and modes? And why should the crowd do this rather than put its money to work otherwise? What are the old (and continuing) modes for marketing and selling private securities? What is it like to purchase private securities from on-line portals? How are risks of fraud and mistake allocated there? Do on-line portals help get the rest of us in on unicorns in utero? How are equity securities purchased by the crowd turned into money? Is there a secondary market for private securities? Should ICOs be understood as crowdfinance by other means?
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/crowdfinance-101-2021/
Despite the industry’s sometimes negative reputation, Asset Based Lending can be a preferred solution for borrowers who put in the effort to find the “right” lender, with appropriate collateral and loan structure.
One topic that a borrower should discuss with the lender before entering into an Asset Based Lending agreement is the structure of the ABL facility – and the borrower’s management team needs to read all the paperwork.
While traditional ABL is rather commoditized, some elements of the loan’s structure may be critical to the success of the partnership.
Alternative Structures - PO Financing, Factoring & MCA (Series: Business Borr...Financial Poise
Purchase-order financing (P/O financing) is a type of asset-based loan designed to extend credit to a company that needs cash quickly, to fill a customer order. A company may operate with such a small amount of working capital that it cannot afford to pay the cost of producing a customer’s order. P/O financing enables such a company to not turn away business, by borrowing from a lender using the purchase order itself as collateral to support a loan.
Factoring is one of the oldest forms of business financing. Note that the term is “financing” rather than “loan” because factoring is not actually a loan. In a typical factoring arrangement, the company needing financing makes a sale, delivers the product or service and generates an invoice. The factor (the funding source) then purchases the right to collect on that invoice by agreeing to pay the company in need of financing the amount of the invoice minus a discount.
MCA lending is, in summary, an advance on a company’s sales. Financing through a merchant cash advance (MCA) is used mostly by companies that accept credit and debit cards for most of their sales, typically retailers and restaurants. The concept is this: funder purchases a portion of the company’s future credit card receivables for a discounted lump sum. The MCA funder receives the purchased credit card receivables as they are generated either by taking a percentage of the company’s daily credit card proceeds or by debiting a certain amount of funds from the company’s bank account. Depending on the risk profile of the company, it can be a more expensive form of financing for a business compared to other types of financing.
What these three things have in common is that they are each a type of “alternative lending.” Alternative to what? To the type of loan a company can get from a “regulated” commercial bank. This webinar explains these types of financing arrangements, what to consider before entering into them, and provides some tips on how to negotiate them.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/alternative-structures-po-financing-factoring-mca-2021/
A guide on business term loans and business loan termsMerchant Advisors
Need a term loan? Here is everything you need to know about business term loans and the most common business loan repayment terms. For more information, visit at https://www.onlinecheck.com/blog/business-loans/business-term-loans/
Key Provisions in M&A Agreements (Series: M&A Boot Camp)Financial Poise
Although every deal is different, understanding any purchase/sale agreement will help you understand other purchase sale agreements. Stated another way, most M&A documents include a similar set of sections and use a similar vocabulary. This episode explains specific, common provisions and discusses how buyers and sellers approach these provisions differently, particularly in light of situational differences (e.g. whether the assets being bought and sold are equity of a company or the assets of a company; whether the seller is going to cease to exists or not). Topics covered will include tax issues; corporate governance; closing conditions; representations and warranties; indemnification provisions; earn-outs; restrictive covenants; antitrust; intellectual property; and employment issues.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/key-provisions-in-ma-agreements-2021/
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/on_demand_webinars/asset-based-lending/
Asset-based lending, or an asset-based loan (ABL) is made by a lender who underwrites the loan primarily by valuing the company’s assets, such as accounts receivable (A/R) and inventory. An ABL lender can be distinguished from a “cash flow” lender in that while a cash flow lender secures its loan against the borrower’s assets, as does an ABL lender, the cash flow lender underwrites the loan based on the cashflow and general credit-worthiness of the borrower. An ABL lender, in contrast, looks primarily to the ability to liquidate its collateral should it need to, to be repaid. Since ABL lenders are willing to provide loans to companies with weaker financial performance, they are able to provide financing to companies who are not eligible for a cash flow loan. ABL lenders typically charge higher interest rates than cash flow lenders as a result of greater risk of non-performance. This webinar explains ABLs, explores its pros and cons, and discusses the basics of negotiating one.
What Kind of Loan? (Series: Borrower or Lender BE)Financial Poise
In a broad sense, most loans can be divided into two basic types: an asset-based loan (ABL) and a cash flow loan.
An ABL is made by a lender who underwrites the loan primarily by valuing the company’s assets, such as accounts receivable (A/R) and inventory. An ABL lender underwrites a loan based on the ability to liquidate its collateral should it need to. A “cash flow” lender, in contrast, while also secured against the borrower’s assets, underwrites the loan primarily based on the cash flow and general credit-worthiness of the borrower.
The distinction between these types of loans is only the beginning of understanding the many types of loans available to a business, because within each of the two types there are many sub-types.
This webinar takes the audience through a guided tour of the various borrowing options available to businesses, from both a business and legal perspective, to paint the overall landscape of the different types of lenders that exist and to provide a framework for understanding what type of lender and loan may make sense for any particular borrower.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/what-kind-of-loan-2019/
Advisers will be required to act in the best interest of their retail clients and place their clients’ interests ahead of their own and those of the licensee and employer when developing and providing personal advice.
What Kind of Loan? (Series: Business Borrowing Basics)Financial Poise
In a broad sense, most loans can be divided into two basic types: an asset-based loan (ABL) and a cash flow loan.
An ABL is made by a lender who underwrites the loan primarily by valuing the company’s assets, such as accounts receivable (A/R) and inventory. An ABL lender underwrites a loan based on the ability to liquidate its collateral should it need to. A “cash flow” lender, in contrast, while also secured against the borrower’s assets, underwrites the loan primarily based on the cash flow and general credit-worthiness of the borrower.
The distinction between these types of loans is only the beginning of understanding the many types of loans available to a business, because within each of the two types there are many subtypes.
This webinar takes the audience through a guided tour of the various borrowing options available to businesses, from both a business and legal perspective, to paint the overall landscape of the different types of lenders that exist and to provide a framework for understanding what type of lender and loan may make sense for any particular borrower.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/what-kind-of-loan-2021/
The Pros & Cons of Trade Receivables Financing.pptxM1xchange
A deal in which a company borrows money depending on the quality and quantity of its accounts receivables is known as accounts receivable financing or trade receivables financing.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/on_demand_webinars/factoring/
A simple way to think about factoring is to think of it as a company selling its invoices or accounts receivable (A/R) to a third party. It is not that simple, however, thus the purpose of this webinar. A factor makes a profit by buying A/R for less than 100% of its face amount. Companies that transact with factors are often cash-strapped. A factor will typically advance most of an invoice amount – usually between 70% - 90%. When the invoice is paid, the factor will remit the balance the company, less a transaction fee. This arrangement allows a company to get cash much faster than it would if it waited to be paid pursuant to the terms of its invoices (i.e. often 30 days) and even faster if its customer fails to pay within terms. This webinar discusses various common types of factoring arrangements; how to negotiate a factoring agreement; and alternatives to consider before deciding to factor.
Trade Credit Insurance White Paper December 2008jlebendig
Get our most recent white paper...An Overview of Trade Credit Insurance here. Great reading, insightful and it will answer more of your questions. Don\'t have credit insurance yet? What are you waiting for? Contact me to discuss your options for protecting your company.
Here are the top small business loan options for your law firm with tips to make your law firm financing application a success. For more information, visit at https://www.onlinecheck.com/blog/business-loans/small-business-loans-for-law-firm-in-2019/
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/on_demand_webinars/merchant-cash-advance/
Financing through a merchant cash advance (MCA) is used mostly by companies that accepted credit and debit cards for most of their sales, typically retailers and restaurants. The concept is this: funder purchases a portion of the company’s future credit card receivables for a discounted lump sum. The MCA funder receives the purchased credit card receivables as they are generated either by taking a percentage of the company’s daily credit card proceeds or by debiting a certain amount of funds from the company’s bank account. Depending on the risk profile of the company, it can be a more expensive form of financing for a business compared to other types of financing. This webinar explains the nuts and bolts of MCA financing, its pros, and its cons. It explores the documentation that is necessary to enter into such an arrangement, including how to negotiate that documentation.
Purchase Order Finance (BUSINESS BORROWING BASICS 2018)Financial Poise
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/on_demand_webinars/purchase-order-finance/
Purchase-order financing (P/O financing) is designed to extend credit to a company that needs cash quickly, to fill a customer order. A company may operate with such a small amount of working capital that it cannot afford to pay the for the cost of producing a customer’s order. P/O financing enables such company to not turn away business, by borrowing from a lender using the purchase order itself as collateral to support a loan. This webinar explains when P/O financing may make sense for a company; some of the more common terms and conditions of such financing; how to negotiate those terms; how it co-exists with other forms of financing and potential alternatives.
Crowdfinance -101 (Series: Crypto, Crowdfunding & Other Crazy Concepts)Financial Poise
What is the “crowd” in Crowdfinance? What does the crowd thus buy and by what means and modes? And why should the crowd do this rather than put its money to work otherwise? What are the old (and continuing) modes for marketing and selling private securities? What is it like to purchase private securities from on-line portals? How are risks of fraud and mistake allocated there? Do on-line portals help get the rest of us in on unicorns in utero? How are equity securities purchased by the crowd turned into money? Is there a secondary market for private securities? Should ICOs be understood as crowdfinance by other means?
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/crowdfinance-101-2021/
Despite the industry’s sometimes negative reputation, Asset Based Lending can be a preferred solution for borrowers who put in the effort to find the “right” lender, with appropriate collateral and loan structure.
One topic that a borrower should discuss with the lender before entering into an Asset Based Lending agreement is the structure of the ABL facility – and the borrower’s management team needs to read all the paperwork.
While traditional ABL is rather commoditized, some elements of the loan’s structure may be critical to the success of the partnership.
Alternative Structures - PO Financing, Factoring & MCA (Series: Business Borr...Financial Poise
Purchase-order financing (P/O financing) is a type of asset-based loan designed to extend credit to a company that needs cash quickly, to fill a customer order. A company may operate with such a small amount of working capital that it cannot afford to pay the cost of producing a customer’s order. P/O financing enables such a company to not turn away business, by borrowing from a lender using the purchase order itself as collateral to support a loan.
Factoring is one of the oldest forms of business financing. Note that the term is “financing” rather than “loan” because factoring is not actually a loan. In a typical factoring arrangement, the company needing financing makes a sale, delivers the product or service and generates an invoice. The factor (the funding source) then purchases the right to collect on that invoice by agreeing to pay the company in need of financing the amount of the invoice minus a discount.
MCA lending is, in summary, an advance on a company’s sales. Financing through a merchant cash advance (MCA) is used mostly by companies that accept credit and debit cards for most of their sales, typically retailers and restaurants. The concept is this: funder purchases a portion of the company’s future credit card receivables for a discounted lump sum. The MCA funder receives the purchased credit card receivables as they are generated either by taking a percentage of the company’s daily credit card proceeds or by debiting a certain amount of funds from the company’s bank account. Depending on the risk profile of the company, it can be a more expensive form of financing for a business compared to other types of financing.
What these three things have in common is that they are each a type of “alternative lending.” Alternative to what? To the type of loan a company can get from a “regulated” commercial bank. This webinar explains these types of financing arrangements, what to consider before entering into them, and provides some tips on how to negotiate them.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/alternative-structures-po-financing-factoring-mca-2021/
A guide on business term loans and business loan termsMerchant Advisors
Need a term loan? Here is everything you need to know about business term loans and the most common business loan repayment terms. For more information, visit at https://www.onlinecheck.com/blog/business-loans/business-term-loans/
Key Provisions in M&A Agreements (Series: M&A Boot Camp)Financial Poise
Although every deal is different, understanding any purchase/sale agreement will help you understand other purchase sale agreements. Stated another way, most M&A documents include a similar set of sections and use a similar vocabulary. This episode explains specific, common provisions and discusses how buyers and sellers approach these provisions differently, particularly in light of situational differences (e.g. whether the assets being bought and sold are equity of a company or the assets of a company; whether the seller is going to cease to exists or not). Topics covered will include tax issues; corporate governance; closing conditions; representations and warranties; indemnification provisions; earn-outs; restrictive covenants; antitrust; intellectual property; and employment issues.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/key-provisions-in-ma-agreements-2021/
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/on_demand_webinars/asset-based-lending/
Asset-based lending, or an asset-based loan (ABL) is made by a lender who underwrites the loan primarily by valuing the company’s assets, such as accounts receivable (A/R) and inventory. An ABL lender can be distinguished from a “cash flow” lender in that while a cash flow lender secures its loan against the borrower’s assets, as does an ABL lender, the cash flow lender underwrites the loan based on the cashflow and general credit-worthiness of the borrower. An ABL lender, in contrast, looks primarily to the ability to liquidate its collateral should it need to, to be repaid. Since ABL lenders are willing to provide loans to companies with weaker financial performance, they are able to provide financing to companies who are not eligible for a cash flow loan. ABL lenders typically charge higher interest rates than cash flow lenders as a result of greater risk of non-performance. This webinar explains ABLs, explores its pros and cons, and discusses the basics of negotiating one.
What Kind of Loan? (Series: Borrower or Lender BE)Financial Poise
In a broad sense, most loans can be divided into two basic types: an asset-based loan (ABL) and a cash flow loan.
An ABL is made by a lender who underwrites the loan primarily by valuing the company’s assets, such as accounts receivable (A/R) and inventory. An ABL lender underwrites a loan based on the ability to liquidate its collateral should it need to. A “cash flow” lender, in contrast, while also secured against the borrower’s assets, underwrites the loan primarily based on the cash flow and general credit-worthiness of the borrower.
The distinction between these types of loans is only the beginning of understanding the many types of loans available to a business, because within each of the two types there are many sub-types.
This webinar takes the audience through a guided tour of the various borrowing options available to businesses, from both a business and legal perspective, to paint the overall landscape of the different types of lenders that exist and to provide a framework for understanding what type of lender and loan may make sense for any particular borrower.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/what-kind-of-loan-2019/
Advisers will be required to act in the best interest of their retail clients and place their clients’ interests ahead of their own and those of the licensee and employer when developing and providing personal advice.
What Kind of Loan? (Series: Business Borrowing Basics)Financial Poise
In a broad sense, most loans can be divided into two basic types: an asset-based loan (ABL) and a cash flow loan.
An ABL is made by a lender who underwrites the loan primarily by valuing the company’s assets, such as accounts receivable (A/R) and inventory. An ABL lender underwrites a loan based on the ability to liquidate its collateral should it need to. A “cash flow” lender, in contrast, while also secured against the borrower’s assets, underwrites the loan primarily based on the cash flow and general credit-worthiness of the borrower.
The distinction between these types of loans is only the beginning of understanding the many types of loans available to a business, because within each of the two types there are many subtypes.
This webinar takes the audience through a guided tour of the various borrowing options available to businesses, from both a business and legal perspective, to paint the overall landscape of the different types of lenders that exist and to provide a framework for understanding what type of lender and loan may make sense for any particular borrower.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/what-kind-of-loan-2021/
The Pros & Cons of Trade Receivables Financing.pptxM1xchange
A deal in which a company borrows money depending on the quality and quantity of its accounts receivables is known as accounts receivable financing or trade receivables financing.
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The Basics of Accounts Receivable Financing: What You Need to KnowM1xchange
Are you a business owner looking to optimize your cash flow and unlock the potential of your accounts receivable? Accounts receivable financing might just be the solution you need. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the basics of accounts receivable financing, exploring its benefits, how it works, and important considerations. Whether you're a small business owner or an experienced entrepreneur, understanding this financial tool can give your business the boost it needs.
How to get a startup business loan with no money? If you are facing this problem, then you are in the right place. and sometimes getting a startup business loan with no money that can be challenging, but it's not impossible. Start by developing a well-researched business plan that highlights your market potential and revenue projections. Explore government-backed loan programs, such as Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, which offer favorable terms for startups.
Throughout this article, today we will explore "how to get a business loan with no money" and how seek out alternative funding sources like angel investors, venture capitalists, or crowdfunding platforms. Building a strong personal and professional network can also help you connect with potential lenders. Be prepared to demonstrate your commitment and passion for the business, and consider leveraging personal assets or securing a co-signer if possible. Persistence and thorough preparation are key to securing funding for your startup.
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Approaching Your Banker
Tips
1. Keep in mind that to stay in business banks need to make loans.
Do not be afraid to ask for one. That is what the Commercial Account Manager wants you to do. To increase your chances of getting a loan, look for a bank that is familiar with your industry and who has done business with companies like yours. Seek out banks that are active in small business financing. Some banks lend on a conventional basis (lending money without government support), while some banks participate in government programs (in the form of government participations involving direct government funds or loan guarantees). However, be aware that banks often demand stiff collateral requirements for start-ups.
2. As an entrepreneur, make sure that you are thoroughly prepared when you go to your banker's office to request a loan.
You need to show your bankers that a loan to you is a low-risk proposition. Have on hand a completed Business PlanManagementMarketsMaterialsMoney Copies of cash flow (12Mth) Financial statement projections (3-4yrs)
3. Learn to anticipate every question that he or she has. Remember, the combination of information and preparation is the most powerful negotiating tool in the world. A confident and thoroughly prepared borrower is four times more likely to have his or her loan approved than a borrower who does not know the answer to some of the basic questions a banker asks. To show the extent of your preparedness, your business plan should also include answers to your banker's questions.
These questions normally are:
How much money do you need? Be as exact as possible; although adding a little extra for contingencies will not hurt. How long do you need it for? Be prepared to go into detail about what the money will do for you and why your business is a good risk. What are you going to use it for? Businesses use loans for three things: to buy new assets, pay off old debts, or pay for operating expenses. When and how you will repay for it? Your cash flow projections should provide a repayment time frame. Convince the banker of the long-term profitability of your business and your ability to repay the loan by using your financial projections and business plan. What will you do if you do not get the loan? Is your request Safe and Sound.
4. Do not take an apologetic and negative attitude. Keep your negativity in check. Present yourself as an entrepreneur who can and will repay the loan. Boost your image by providing your Commercial Account Manager with any promotional materials about your business, such as brochures, ads, articles, press releases, etc.
5. Dress in a professional manner for the interview. This is a business transaction, so treat it as such.
6. Do not stretch the truth in your loan application. Broad, unsubstantiated statements should be avoided. The lender can easily check many of the facts on your application. If you cannot support statements with solid data, then don't make them.
Unlocking the Power of Invoice Financing: How Small Businesses Can Access Cap...M1xchange
Invoice financing can be a great tool for businesses to access capital quickly and easily. However, it's important to understand the process and potential drawbacks before you jump in.
Basic Concepts Applicable to All Borrowers & LendersFinancial Poise
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There's creating content; then there's creating great content; and then there's creating great content that actually gets seen by the ideal audience. Each of those layers has its own unique challenges. In this webinar episode, we share insights from a variety of highly experienced content creators. Each panelist member provides their own unique spin on how to create great content that gets seen by the intended audience. By the completion of this episode, the audience member will have a clear and actionable plan on how to create outstanding content that meets their unique marketing needs.
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Expert witnesses are an integral part of modern commercial litigation. They can be used for everything from calculating damages to explaining software workflows to establishing industry standards. This webinar begins with an exploration of the common types of cases that call for use of expert testimony. From there, we discuss the rules governing experts, including expert disclosures, discovery, and expert depositions. We also discuss the Daubert standard for excluding expert testimony, and discuss how a successful Daubert motion may be brought. This hour will help you figure out when and how to hire your own expert, and will give you some ideas on how to challenge your opponent’s expert when the time comes.
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Executive compensation continues its movement towards performance pay as the standard. Compensation structures and proxy disclosures are more and more complex. Investors and proxy advisors continue to increase influence on compensation issues. This webinar examines executive compensation, including equity-based compensation plans and executive employment and severance agreements. The importance of disclosure, alignment of risk, and metrics is also examined. Practical guidance on pay-for-performance and supplemental pay definitions is provided. The panelists discuss the effect of the Dodd-Frank Act on executive compensation, including SEC regulations. Exchange rules are compared to applicable federal law. Best practices regarding executive compensation committees and regulatory requirements for those committees are examined. Shareholder advisory groups promulgate executive compensation related advisory policies for their institutional shareholder clients annually and these policies are also discussed. Issues regarding board composition and leadership structure issues are discussed in relation to executive compensation.
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The deal is complete, and the parties have finished the hard work. Or have they? Integration planning turns to execution as people, process, and technology are combined once the deal is legally closed. The buyer will need to consider the purchased business or assets from the standpoint of employees, IT, customers, suppliers, and a multitude of other areas. In addition, numerous post-closing legal issues may arise, including purchase price adjustments, breaches of representations and warranties, enforcement of key negative employment-related covenants and restrictive covenants, collection of pre-closing accounts receivable, and true-ups of final financials. This episode guides listeners through the process, timing, and issues which most commonly arise after the closing of deals.
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This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
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Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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5. Disclaimer
The material in this webinar is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered
legal, financial or other professional advice. You should consult with an attorney or other
appropriate professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs. While
Financial Poise™ takes reasonable steps to ensure that information it publishes is accurate,
Financial Poise™ makes no guaranty in this regard.
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6. Meet the Faculty
MODERATOR:
Hajar Jouglaf - Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP
PANELISTS:
Phil Buffington - Adams & Reese LLP
Harvey Gross - New York Institute of Credit
Paul Schuldiner - Rosenthal & Rosenthal
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7. About This Webinar – Alternative Structures – PO Financing,
Factoring & MCA
Purchase-order financing (P/O financing) is a type of asset-based loan designed to extend credit to a company that
needs cash quickly, to fill a customer order. A company may operate with such a small amount of working capital that it
cannot afford to pay the cost of producing a customer’s order. P/O financing enables such a company to not turn away
business, by borrowing from a lender using the purchase order itself as collateral to support a loan. Factoring is one of
the oldest forms of business financing. Note that the term is ―financing‖ rather than ―loan‖ because factoring is not
actually a loan. In a typical factoring arrangement, the company needing financing makes a sale, delivers the product or
service and generates an invoice. The factor (the funding source) then purchases the right to collect on that invoice by
agreeing to pay the company in need of financing the amount of the invoice minus a discount. MCA lending is, in
summary, an advance on a company’s sales. Financing through a merchant cash advance (MCA) is used mostly by
companies that accept credit and debit cards for most of their sales, typically retailers and restaurants. The concept is
this: funder purchases a portion of the company’s future credit card receivables for a discounted lump sum. The MCA
funder receives the purchased credit card receivables as they are generated either by taking a percentage of the
company’s daily credit card proceeds or by debiting a certain amount of funds from the company’s bank account.
Depending on the risk profile of the company, it can be a more expensive form of financing for a business compared to
other types of financing. What these three things have in common is that they are each a type of ―alternative
lending.‖ Alternative to what? To the type of loan a company can get from a ―regulated‖ commercial bank. This webinar
explains these types of financing arrangements, what to consider before entering into them, and provides some tips on
how to negotiate them.
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8. About This Series – Business Borrowing Basics
Many companies, and most of any size, use borrowed funds as part of their capital structure.
Depending on the nature of the business, its size, time in business, whether it has adequate
collateral, and other factors, a business has myriad options when borrowing funds.
This webinar series provides a guided tour of the various borrowing options available to
businesses, from both a business and legal perspective. Learn the advantages and
disadvantages of different types of loans, how to select the right loan for your business, how
to negotiate terms, and what happens in the event the loan is defaulted upon.
Each Financial Poise Webinar is delivered in Plain English, understandable to investors, business owners, and
executives without much background in these areas, yet is of primary value to attorneys, accountants, and other
seasoned professionals. Each episode brings you into engaging, sometimes humorous, conversations designed to
entertain as it teaches. Each episode in the series is designed to be viewed independently of the other episodes so that
participants will enhance their knowledge of this area whether they attend one, some, or all episodes.
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9. Episodes in this Series
#1: What kind of loan?
Premiere date: 6/10/20
#2: Basic Concepts Applicable to All Borrowers & Lenders
Premiere date: 7/8/20
#3: Alternative Structures- PO Financing, Factoring & MCA
Premiere date: 8/5/20
#4: Dealing With Defaults
Premiere date: 9/9/20
#5: Trade Finance Basics
Premiere date: 10/7/20
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11. What is Factoring?
Financial transaction in which business (the client) sells its invoices, or receivables, to
third-party financier known as a ―factor‖
Factor then collects payment from the business’s customers
Also known as ―accounts receivable financing,‖ and ―invoice factoring‖
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12. Factoring vs. Asset-Based Lending
Factoring is a type of asset-based financing, often confused with asset- based lending
An asset-based loan is a loan or line of credit that secured using company assets as
collateral
Collateral used for reserve is usually accounts receivable, inventory, equipment,
etc.
Factoring is a type of business financing in which a factoring company purchases
accounts receivable for immediate cash payment from the factor
May look like revolving line of credit, but is actually a receivables sale
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13. Factoring vs. Asset-Based Lending
When to consider factoring v. asset-based loans
Asset-Based Lending
Rapid business growth – good product or service with high leverage
Troubled companies – could be helpful for a turnaround plan
Slower process
Business has history and credit rating
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14. Factoring vs. Asset-Based Lending
Factoring
Valuable financing tool for a broad range of companies who need working capital
immediately to finance growth, eg textile and clothing manufacturers
Troubled companies – could also be helpful for a turnaround plan, gives
immediately liquid cash
Quicker process
Real time monitoring vs. monthly reporting (ABL)
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15. Factoring – Basic Structure
Factoring company purchases business’s accounts receivable.
Notification letter to customer (if notification factoring)
Business receives an initial advance from the factoring financier (―Factor‖) - usually
about 80% of the amount of an invoice purchased by the Factor.
When accounts receivable is collected or paid by the customer, remaining 20% (less a
fee) will be paid to client
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16. Factoring – Basic Structure
Note: reference to ―Client‖ here is to
the customer of the Factor’s client.
That is, the customer of the entity that
is factoring its receivables. This is
despite the fact that the more common
convention is to refer to client’s
customer as the ―Customer‖ and to
refer to the Factor client as the ―Client‖
(that is, the Client of the Factor.
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17. Factoring – How it Works
Note: reference to ―Client‖ here is to
the customer of the Factor’s client.
That is, the customer of the entity that
is factoring its receivables. This is
despite the fact that the more
common convention is to refer to
client’s customer as the ―Customer‖
and to refer to the Factor client as the
―Client‖ (that is, the Client of the
Factor.
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18. Factoring – How it Works
Company invoices customers in the ordinary course of its business
Identifies need for immediate cash
Company/prospective client applies for factoring
Factoring company (the ―factor‖) conducts diligence relating to recoverability of accounts
receivable & customers’ creditworthiness
Parties enter into factoring agreement governing terms of relationship
Factor funds to company at agreed amount of discount from invoices purchased (often
80%)
Customers pay invoice directly to factor, or to separate trust account held in name of
company
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19. Factoring Application Process
Clients must submit applications for factoring, usually including:
Accounts receivables/ payable aging report
Articles of organization or incorporation
Invoice information
Company history
Target markets
Current clients
Billing process
Current and expected revenues, etc.
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20. Factor Considerations & Due Diligence for
Applications
Each factor has set specific requirements for eligibility
Common minimum requirements
Actual business operations – sole proprietorships and partnerships included;
Commercial or government customer base
Good customer credit
Profit margins typically above 10% (varies based on the factor)
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21. Factor Considerations & Due Diligence for
Applications
Applicant should not have any liens or encumbrances on accounts receivable;
Includes IRS tax liens
Applicant not in bankruptcy (unless part of DIP financing)
Applicant subject to background check
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22. Considerations – Non-Recourse vs. Recourse
Factoring
Presuming Client application is approved, considerations for factor as to whether
agreement will be recourse or non-recourse
Recourse Factoring
Most common
Client agrees to pay ―bad debts‖ in full to the factor
If reserve falls short of total ―bad debts,‖ factor is entitled to reimbursement in full
by client
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23. Considerations – Non-Recourse vs. Recourse
Factoring
Non-Recourse Factoring
Factor may set off the sum retained as a reserve, if any, against any ―bad debts‖
that may arise
Factor not entitled to be reimbursed by the originating company (client) if the total
of ―bad debts‖ exceeds the amount of reserve.
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24. Notification vs. Non-Notification Factoring
The factor typically will require the company to notify its customers about its invoice
financing arrangement, typically via a notice of assignment. The company asks its
customers to pay all future receivables to the factoring company.
In non-notification factoring, the customers are not notified that the company sold and
assigned the receivables.
Factoring is primarily handled on a notification basis.
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25. Benefits of Factoring
Benefits:
Faster process than traditional lending
Not a loan, so no negative effect on debt-to-equity ratios of company
Fewer disclosure requirements, due diligence process vs. bank loan
Mitigates risks that would otherwise require issuance of personal guarantees
Factor shoulders Client’s administrative and bookkeeping burden, reducing Client
overhead
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26. Challenges of Factoring
Challenges & drawbacks:
Requires discounting accounts receivable for benefit of factor
Typically more expensive than traditional loan
Customer payments directed to factor bank account
Requires assignment of invoices to factor – may affect customer relations
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27. Purchase Order Financing – Pre-Sold Inventory
Finance Solution
Client receives PO from customer, but Client does not have sufficient working capital to
pay its supplier/vendor to fill the order
Should the Client reject the order? No – it has options
Short-term transactional financing potentially one-off or intermittent that allows a
company to purchase raw materials or finished goods for known sales opportunities
Equity alternative for companies that want to achieve sales and profits that would
otherwise be unattainable without diluting ownership or losing operational control
Put another way: Bridge financing that works in concert with a company’s existing
financing facility (i.e., ABL, factoring, traditional lines of credit, etc.)
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28. Purchase Order Financing – Pre-Sold Inventory
Finance Solution
Example of a PO financing transaction:
Company X receives a large PO from customer
X’s supplier needs to be paid up front, but X’s customer won’t pay X’s invoice until
60-90 days after it receives goods from X
Creates a classic working capital gap: without money, X risks losing the
order and customer confidence
Enter a PO financier, who has cash and can pay X’s supplier directly, bridging
the gap and facilitating the sale
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29. Who Commonly Used PO Financing?
Distributors
Wholesalers & Distributors
Resellers
Importers or Exporters of finished goods
Outsourced manufacturers
Light manufacturer or Assembly businesses
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30. PO Financing – The Players
Client (business in need of incremental working capital)
Factor
PO financier
Supplier
Customer
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31. PO Financing vs. Traditional Bank Loan
Traditional lender will impose strict loan requirements
Unlike a traditional lender, PO financier advances funds for the purchase of goods or
inventory–not a loan–focusing on Client’s customers’ credit, and Client’s ability to
execute.
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32. PO Financing vs. AR Factoring / Invoice Factoring
Accounts Receivable (―AR‖) factoring or Invoice factoring are similar concepts to PO
financing but are different in several key ways
AR factoring is a purchase and sale transaction under which the lender (AKA ―Factor‖)
advances funds to a client for a percentage of the client’s already invoiced accounts
receivable
AR factoring does not take place until after goods have been provided to a client’s
customer and an account receivable has been created
PO financing occurs before a client has paid its supplier and fulfilled customer order
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33. PO Financing Mechanics – Overview
Client reaches out to PO financier & submits financing application
PO financier conducts due diligence & verifies PO
PO financier pays the supplier for the goods the business needs to fulfill the purchase
order
PO financier collects payment directly from Client’s customer by factors of invoices or
advance collected funds and Client is paid the difference less fees.
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34. Mechanics – Logistics of the Transaction
PO Financier will require borrowing applicant to be financially transparent, and at
minimum submit the following during a full application period —
PO from customer
Supplier invoice
Client’s PO to the supplier
Information on profits on transactions
Client business history
Client balance sheet and income statement
Customer credit information
Once application submitted, PO financier will determine whether to fund
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35. Mechanics – Logistics of the Transaction
Sample Purchase Order Form
Source:
https://www.accountingcoach.com/ba
lance-sheet/explanation/4
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36. Mechanics – Funding Mechanisms
PO financier will perform due diligence to determine whether Client is a good candidate
Due diligence includes investigating Client’s financial statements and to determine if
able to execute on transactions
PO financier will also investigate supplier to ensure delivery of goods to Client
PO financier will also analyze creditworthiness of Client’s customer involved in the
transaction
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37. Mechanics – Funding Mechanisms
Product Quality control is key!
Quality control of goods subject to PO financing is essential to ensure a supplier’s
conformance with production requirements necessary for a satisfactory
transaction
PO financing usually requires inspection certificate by acceptable independent
third-party inspection company. Charges for the inspection are borne by the client
since they will negotiate the rates directly with the inspection company
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38. Mechanics – Funding Mechanisms
PO financing companies tend to accept either straight resale or light production
transactions for pre-sold goods
PO will generally need to have profit margin of at least 20%
PO also cannot be for consignment/guaranteed sale
Most financing sources only handle transactions of a minimum size
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39. Mechanics – Funding Mechanisms
Typical funding options for PO financing
Letters of Credit
Documentary Collections
Purchase Guarantees
Cash on delivery or cash in advance
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40. The Purchase Order Funding Process
Client makes sale and obtains a purchase order from a customer.
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The Process without A/R lender on the back-
end:
PO Finance Company underwrites client's
transaction, customer credit, and obtains credit
insurance (if applicable).
PO Finance Company funds acquisition of goods
related to sale. Company begins collateral
monitoring process.
Client completes product.
Client ships product to customer.
Invoice sent to customer.
Customer remits payment to PO Finance
Company.
Client receives net proceeds.
The Process with A/R lender on the
back-end:
PO Finance Company underwrites the
A/R lender approves customer credit.
PO Finance Company funds acquisition
of goods related to sale. PO Finance
Company begins collateral monitoring
process.
Client completes product.
Client ships product to customer.
A/R Lender advances funds to client net
of amounts due PO Finance Company.
Customer remits payment to the A/R
Lender.
Client receives net proceeds.
41. Cost of PO Financing
Costs differ based on transaction, terms of advance, and other circumstances
Financing rates typically based on ―utilized funds‖ (outstanding funds needed to pay
suppliers)
Example:
Client owes supplier $50,000, so PO financier’s borrowing rates will be
based on $50,000 transaction size.
Examples of PO financing borrowing fees:
1.25% - 3% per 30 days – pro rata on a daily basis after day 30 until repaid
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42. Cost of PO Financing
Fees for PO Financing are high if comparison to traditional lenders
But by comparison traditional lenders will not typically provide the same type of
financing, unless willing to provide overadvance
Compared to other options, PO Financing may actually be much ―cheaper‖:
Raising equity (permanent, requires ceding share of business)
Mezzanine debt (potentially more costly relative to absolute cost, including
warrants, amortization, etc.)
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43. Advantages of PO Financing
Client able to fulfill customer orders quickly without using its own capital or going cash
flow negative
Enables businesses to grow sales much faster than their balance sheet would otherwise
allow
Can facilitate ability to service large jobs/sales, fueling growth
Flexible–adapts to Client’s business cycle & size of orders financed
Client doesn’t need to have excellent credit because PO financier focuses on
customers’ credit
Easier to obtain that institutional bank lending
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44. Disadvantages of PO Financing
High borrowing fees (in comparison to traditional financing)
Client should have sufficient profits or incremental sales to benefit
Client’s suppliers must accept a letter of credit, purchase guarantee, or cash;
More difficult to underwrite for manufacturers or businesses assembling on site.
Funds generally used only to pay suppliers (not operating expenses).
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45. Introduction to Merchant Cash Advance
Threshold Matter: Old School v. New School MCAs?
Once, the MCA industry was essentially credit card factoring
Thus, MCA financing was limited to companies that accepted credit cards from
customers (the use of the term ―Merchant‖ is vestigial evidence of this since credit card
companies have long referred to those who accept their credit cards as such)
Over time, MCA industry participants figured out that they could apply the same
discipline they applied to underwrite and police credit card merchants, to other vendors
who do not accept credit cards, esp. given the ability to debit bank accounts via ACH
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46. Introduction to Merchant Cash Advance
Merchant cash advance (―MCA‖): form of short-term business financing
Business owner (―merchant‖) sells portion of future revenues (historically was daily
credit card sales) to MCA provider in exchange for immediate cash
MCA provider provides lump sum of cash to business as advance against % of
business’s future sales
Payments back typically made on ―fixed‖ amount basis or on percentage of receipts
basis
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47. Repayment
Repayments are not made by the merchant directly. Rather, upon obtaining a cash
advance, the merchant is required to instruct its merchant processor (or bank) to route a
specified percentage of sales directly (or ACH cash on deposit) to the funder on a daily
or weekly basis
Obtaining repayment directly from the processor (or bank) reduces the funder’s risk and
enables them to provide approvals broadly, even to business owners with weaker credit
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48. Who Uses MCAs?
Historically small, new businesses (less than a year old), with high volume of credit/debit
transactions per month, including:
Retailers
Restaurants
Bars
But debit ACHs long allowed for a far greater variety of merchants to use MCA
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49. MCAs vs. the Daily Debt Loan
As the MCA industry grew, several funders recognized the need for a short-term
business loan that could accommodate a broader range of industries, underwrite all
forms of revenue, and provide clients with the predictability of a fixed daily payment
A common name for this arrangement is the daily debit loan
MCAs have proliferated in this era of excessive liquidity
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50. Impact of COVID-19 on Alternative Lending
• Tremendous supply-chain disruptions
• Businesses pivoting to PPP loans
• Pre-payment structures
• Borrowers are not typical distributers – many businesses are using alternative lending to
purchase PPE
• Family-office/hedge funds are dabbling in the space
52. About The Faculty
Hajar Jouglaf - hjouglaf@sfgh.com
Hajar Jouglaf is an associate at Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger who collaborates with
clients to identify and resolve critical issues when dealing with distressed situations. Hajar
also sits on the board of the Chicago Network of the International Women’s Insolvency &
Restructuring Confederation.
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53. About The Faculty
Phil Buffington - Phil.Buffington@arlaw.com
Phil Buffington joined Adams and Reese in 2011 and serves as Leader of the Financial Services
Team, and is a Partner in the Transactions Practice Group. For more than 30 years, Phil has
served as a trusted advisor to community, regional and national financial institutions, and he
routinely helps these institutions assess and analyze regulatory and litigation risks, including
issues involving:
His practice is focused primarily on the representation of financial institutions in corporate
governance, transactional and bankruptcy matters. He serves on the Adjunct Faculty Staff of
Mississippi College School of Law (Banking Law and Business Planning) and also serves as a
Faculty Member at the Mississippi School of Banking (Commercial Lending I and II). He is a
frequent speaker and presenter for CLE and other courses on topics related bank regulatory
matters, commercial lending, secured transactions and other banking topics.
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54. About The Faculty
Harvey Gross - info@instituteofcredit.org
Harvey Gross is the founder and president of HSG Services Inc. He was formerly a vice
president with Bank of America for over 30 years. He served as wholesale credit manager,
wholesale team leader, and account executive. Gross supervised in sales, marketing, and
insolvency recoveries. He was the past chairman of the Turnaround Management
Association New Jersey Chapter and is currently a board member. Gross is also the
executive director of IFA Northeast Chapter, IFA Southeast Chapter and executive director of
the New York Institute of Credit.
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55. Paul Schuldiner - pschuldiner@rosenthalinc.com
Paul D. Schuldiner is Senior Vice President at Rosenthal & Rosenthal, a commercial finance company
specializing in factoring and asset based lending. Paul leads the firm’s newest division, Rosenthal Trade
Capital, and is responsible for driving the overall business strategy for Rosenthal’s purchase order
financing and alternative inventory financing solutions. Paul is a seasoned financial executive with over
20 years of experience in the purchase order and trade finance business and has previously held senior
leadership roles at King Trade Capital, and as a principal of Transcap Trade Finance . In addition to
purchase order financing, Paul started his career in the asset-based lending division of a NYC based
finance company and practiced as a CPA in public accounting. Paul has been featured in Women’s Wear
Daily, Entrepreneur, TIME, Forbes and Bobbin Magazine and has authored articles for The Commercial
Factor, The Secured Lender and ABF Journal. He has been a featured speaker and panelist at a number
of national and regional industry seminars and conferences, including TMA Mid-Atlantic & Mid-America,
CFA’s Factoring & Supply Chain Finance World and Annual Conference. Paul is currently the President
of the IFA’s Northeast Chapter, the Chair of the New Jersey State Society of CPA’s Cooperation with
Bankers committee, and on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Chapter of the Commercial Finance
Association and the New Jersey Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association. Paul received his
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Queens College, City University of New York.
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