Factoring
Snapshot of factoring in Singapore
How much do client get?
Most factors calculate advance on a pool of invoices basis and not on a per invoice basis.
The amount to be advance is based on the followings:
The invoices outstanding ( SLC)
The approved client limit
The limit set of each customer
Concentration limit
Advance percentage
Disputed debt
The debt available is called eligible debt. Below is an example of computation of eligible debt computation:
Debt outstanding (SLC) $1,000,000
Deduction for
(exceeding customer limit
concentration
disputed debt)----------------- $300,000
Eligible debt $700,000
Reserve 20% $140,000
Available advance $560,000
Less previous advance $400,000
Advance available $160,000
The amount available is dynamic and may change depending on the invoices submitted, the customer payment, dispute etc.