“HOW BUSINESS FACTORING,
BILL FACTORING OR CASH FLOW FACTORING
WILL AFFECT MY BUSINESS”
How quickly will I receive funding?
A. Praxis funds all verified invoices submitted from approved debtors
within 24 hours of receipt. If the account debtor has not been pre-approved
for purchase, we try
to fund those invoices as fast as possible,
usually within 48 hours. This kind
of quick turn around is the reason
many businesses choose Praxis over other factoring companies.
How are the fees for the factoring services
determined?
A. Fees vary from factoring company to factoring company, and from bill factoring
client to bill factoring client. The fees are determined by the creditworthiness
of your client base, average payment cycle, invoice size, factoring volume
and some other variables. Therefore, the cost fluctuates according to the
quality and performance
of your accounts receivable. When compared to both
the cost of maintaining receivables for 30 days or more and the administrative
expenses associated with collections, cash flow factoring is a prudent business
strategy.
Do I need to sell all of my invoices?
A. No. You decide which invoices you wish to submit for cash flow
factoring in order to successfully manage your financial needs.
How long must I factor my invoices?
A. Our standard term is one year. However, during this time period we
do not require that you factor all your invoices. Our agreement simply states
that if you are going to factor any invoices during the term of our agreement,
you must factor them
with Praxis.
Who is responsible for collections?
A. Praxis encourages you to actively participate in the collection
process but understands that in order to reduce cost you may elect
to have us monitor and independently pursue factored invoice collections. This partnership will free you
to pursue the important sales and marketing
activities needed to run a
successful business.
What reports will Praxis provide me?
A. We provide you with status reports on each invoice we've purchased
(e.g., which ones have been paid and when, which ones are still outstanding,
the balance in your reserve account, etc.). You also receive weekly reports describing your over-all position with us and the status of your settlement account. You will be able
to access
these reports 24 hours a day.
How long will the business factoring process
take to get started?
A. Once Praxis has received all preliminary information about
your company,
we immediately make the determination if we can or
cannot help you. Within
24 to 48 hours after receiving all information,
we can issue a proposal. If you accept our factoring proposal, Praxis
conducts due diligence and completes all documentation. Generally,
cash flow factoring begins immediately after you sign
the agreement.
What is the difference between factoring invoices
on a "non-recourse" basis and factoring invoices "with recourse"?
A.When an invoice is factored on a "non-recourse" basis the factor
takes the credit risk of the account debtor, thereby protecting the client
from credit loss. When
an invoice is factored "with recourse" it
means that the client is ultimately responsible for payment, regardless of
whether the account debtor pays. “Non-recourse” factoring can be
more expensive than “recourse” factoring. At Praxis,
we offer both “non-recourse” and “recourse” factoring
at rates that are affordable
to you.
Can you supply me with references from existing
cash flow factoring clients?
A. Yes. Praxis is proud of the services it offers and is
more than happy to provide references once we have received a completed
application package.
How will I know the status of my factored invoices?
A. Praxis is pleased to present our Online Account Management, or
POAM. POAM allows you to securely access your complete account history
in real time using the Internet at any time day or night. In addition,
you will be assigned to a professional Client Services Manager who will be
your direct contact for any questions you
may have.
How do I receive the money from my factored
accounts?
A. Praxis can wire funds directly to your bank account, send a check
through
an overnight service or send a check via the U.S. mail.
When is business factoring not a good fit for
a business?
A. Business factoring is generally not a good fit for businesses
running on low margins (less than 10%), or cash rich business free
of cash flow concerns.