{"id":310,"date":"2019-06-28T06:40:03","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T06:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finansme.com\/blognew\/?p=310"},"modified":"2019-07-04T08:31:09","modified_gmt":"2019-07-04T08:31:09","slug":"all-about-purchase-order-financing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finansme.com\/blog\/all-about-purchase-order-financing\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Purchase Order Financing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Purchase Order\nFinancing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Businesses that lack sufficient cash flow to\npurchase materials, use purchase order financing to fund procurement. This\nensures that the order is fulfilled and they can keep their commitment \u2013 even\nif they do not make a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase order financing allows the benefit of\nobtaining timely supplies to fulfil orders and sustain reliable relationships\nwith clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Purchase Order Financing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase order financing is an agreement that you\nenter into with a finance company whereby the company lends you money for procurement.\nOnce your order is fulfilled, the company will also receive payment on your\nbehalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Purchase Order Financing Work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase order loans aid procurement. If you lack\nthe funds to purchase raw materials or fulfil an order, you may approach a\nfinance company for funds. The company will pay your supplier on your behalf.\nOnce your order is fulfilled, the company will also receive the payment on your\nbehalf. Finance companies charge a small fee for their services. Once this fee\nis deducted, the balance is transferred to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Loan Can You Get?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theoretically, it is possible to get 100% finance\nto fund your procurement. In practice, however,\nlenders require business owners to fund part of the procurement. The actual\ncontribution by the financier and the borrower varies from one company to\nanother, as do interest rates and the fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process can take up to two weeks, depending on\nthe product you deal with and the time needed for production and fulfilment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Step-By-Step Guide to Purchase Order Financing <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike invoice financing where you sell or mortgage\nyour invoices, purchase order financing is a more complex process. Here is how\nit works- <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. There\nare three parties involved in a purchase order financing contract \u2013 the\nborrower (you), your supplier and the financing company. Your customer is\ninvolved to the extent that he\/she pays for goods purchased.<\/li>
  2. Your\ncustomer sends you a purchase order specifying the requirements.<\/li>
  3. You\nassess your inventory to determine your procurement need.<\/li>
  4. You\nask your supplier for a quotation.<\/li>
  5. Based\non your supplier\u2019s quotation, you decide whether you will need finance to\nfulfil the order.<\/li>
  6. Assuming\nyou need a loan, you approach a financing company and make an application for a\nloan.<\/li>
  7. The\nfinancing company will assess your application and make an offer to fund your\npurchase. This may be as low as 50% or as high as 100% depending on your\ncreditworthiness.<\/li>
  8. The\nfinance company pays your supplier the agreed amount. If the loan sanctioned is\nless than 100%, you fulfils the shortfall.<\/li>
  9. Your\nsupplier delivers the material or goods either to you or to your customer.<\/a>[A1]<\/a> <\/li>
  10. Once the order is fulfilled, your customer makes\npayment to the finance company. If your customer demands a credit line, the\nfinance company may insist on invoice factoring.<\/li>
  11. Once the payment is complete, the finance company\nwill pay you for the order after deducting their fee and interest.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Who Is Eligible For Purchase Order Finance?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Any business in need of funds for procurement may\napply for purchase order finance. Typically, new startups, businesses with low\ncredit rating and businesses dealing in finished goods \u2013 such as wholesalers\nand retailers \u2013 may opt for this source of finance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Manufacturing and assembly units may also use\npurchase order funding to procure raw material or components for assembly. The\nrisk to the lender is higher in case of businesses involved in manufacturing or\nassembly because of the involvement of three parties as against two \u2013 the\nsupplier and the customer \u2013 in the case of finished goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The finance company will check the creditworthiness\nof the company seeking finance, the supplier, as well as the customer whose\norder is to be fulfilled. This is because the purchase order financier must be\nassured that the order will be fulfilled and payment will be forthcoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To this end, you and your supplier may have to\nsubmit historical financial statements, bank statements and projected financial\nstatements. You may also have to submit proof of credit rating, business\ncontinuity, and other documents as required by the lender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Most financing companies insist on minimum order value as well as minimum turnover\nas eligibility for finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Businesses may opt for purchase order loans in\nthree situations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • When\nthe growth is extremely fast<\/li>
    • When\nthey have heavy seasonal sales<\/li>
    • When\nthe cash flow is cyclical and unable to fund supplies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Benefits of Purchase Order Finance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Easy Eligibility \u2013 <\/strong>Since payment will ultimately be received from your\ncustomer, finance companies are more concerned with your customer\u2019s credit\nrating than your own. As such, it is easy to become eligible for purchase order\nloans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      No Guarantee Required \u2013 <\/strong>Institutional loans frequently require collateral or\nguarantee. With purchase order financing, your purchase order acts as\ncollateral, and most lenders do not insist on a guarantee or collateral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Ideal For Startups \u2013 <\/strong>Purchase order financing is ideal for new\nbusinesses, startups, and other small businesses that lack the funds to fulfil\norders. New businesses strive to attract new customers and turning down even a\nsingle order can be bad for their business reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Flexibility \u2013 <\/strong>Purchase order loans are flexible in the sense that funds become\navailable when you need them. In fact, purchase order financing is technically\na loan. The payment is made to your supplier, and the finance company takes\nover your invoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Promotes Business Growth \u2013 <\/strong>With purchase order financing, you never need\nto turn down an order for lack of cash or material. This means that your market\nstanding improves \u2013 which is conducive to business growth and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Enables Sustenance \u2013 <\/strong>Small units strive to sustain and struggle\nwith cash flow. In such cases, purchase\norder finance can help fund supplies, thus aiding the units to fulfil orders and maintain the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Flip Side<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      While purchase order financing may seem like the\nideal solution to your cash flow problems, there is a flip side that you should\nbe aware of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Purchase\norder financing costs more than traditional loans.<\/li>
      • There\nis no guarantee that 100% of your procurement cost will be funded.<\/li>
      • It\nis short-term finance limited to a single order.<\/li>
      • The customer\nbecomes aware of third-party involvement.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Purchase Order Finance vs. Other Forms of Finance <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Purchase order finance funds your order and enables\nfulfilment. It is costlier as compared to other forms of finance. Here is how they compare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Purchase\nOrder Finance vs. Invoice Factoring<\/strong> \u2013\nPurchase order financing helps to fund procurement, while invoice factoring\nliquidates your invoices. The former begins when you receive the order while\nthe latter starts after fulfilling the order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Purchase\nOrder Finance vs. Institutional Loans<\/strong> \u2013\nPurchase order is for a specific purpose, while institutional loans may be used\nfor any purpose. In the former, you can close the account within two or three\nweeks \u2013 as soon as your order is fulfilled \u2013 while in the latter, the loan term\nmay be longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Purchase order financing is ideal for new start-ups\nand businesses that wish to expand and grow. By adopting purchase order\nfinancing, these businesses will be able to channel their cash to other areas\nsuch as marketing and logistics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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