Small construction companies who are the primary or the
sub-contractor on commercial construction projects, can factor their
Invoices to eliminate cash flow concerns.
There are a few Lenders
within the US who will fund, up
to seventy five percent, of the
Invoice amounts, for commercial
construction invoices,
regardless, if bonding is
required or not, in some cases.
Even though the Federal
Government's Prompt Payment Act,
requires, that that construction
contractors be paid in 14 days,
doesn't always happen.
Small construction companies,
often times cannot afford a
mistake, with Government or
Commercial construction
contracts. Payments must
be received, on a certain date
in order to maintain a cash
flow, which is acceptable.
Most construction companies, set
up their Invoice Lines of
Credit, prior to bidding on the
job, or certainly, before
starting the project. This
method of funding, leaves little
room for surprises, when
operating on a tight budget.
Fees for construction, Invoice
Lines of Credit, for Corporate
(commercial) or Government
contracts are higher than fees
for manufacturing, staffing
agencies, and non-construction
specialty services.
Each
contract, regardless, if
construction, or not, receives
an independent proposal, based
on the total amount of Invoices,
time it takes the client to pay
the Invoices and the type of
Invoices.
With most Lenders, there are
a few restrictions, on how much
a company, must factor each
month. A, companies credit
is usually, not an issue.
The Lender's major concern, is
the payer's credit history.
This is why many small companies
won't sign a contract, without
the Lender's approval.