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With invoice discounting (confidential), a lender advances a percentage of eligible invoice value, commonly around 70% to 90%. The facility is usually revolving, and the amount you can draw depends on which invoices meet eligibility criteria, including invoicing accuracy and the contractual basis of the services. Customer debts must be acceptable for credit and verification purposes, with manageable dispute levels. For smaller or newer firms, personal guarantees may be required. You will need an accounts or invoicing setup that supports invoice verification.

Factoring with debtor collection typically advances about 70% to 90% of eligible invoice value. The facility remains revolving, with drawdowns based on invoices submitted and accepted for eligibility. Pricing generally reflects an annualised, discount-style charge on outstanding advances plus administration and collection fees, with costs influenced by average days outstanding and debtor risk. Under factoring, the lender takes a more hands-on role in collections, so debtor credit and disputes are central to underwriting. Decision timelines are often similar to discounting, with an extra setup layer for collections.

Spot invoice finance is usually case-by-case and can be useful for freight forwarders needing cash for specific contract milestones. The lender advances an amount that is often in the same general 70% to 90% range of eligible invoice value, with the overall cap shaped by invoice size and debtor profile. Instead of ongoing drawdowns, this structure is typically settled when the customer pays, with fees and any reserve applied. Initial advances can be faster because the focus is on verifying that particular invoice and its supporting documentation.