Quick answer
AR funding monetizes completed customer sales; equity raises capital in exchange for ownership and may finance expenses before sales exist.
Key takeaways
- AR funding monetizes completed customer sales; equity raises capital in exchange for ownership and may finance expenses before sales exist.
- Compare the cash needed, eligible invoices, dilution and your runway rather than only the advertised cost.
- No receivables means an AR facility has nothing to advance against.
The short answer
AR funding monetizes completed customer sales; equity raises capital in exchange for ownership and may finance expenses before sales exist.
The decision depends on the customer's payment terms, the documents supporting the transaction and the full cost of funding. For purchase orders, funding generally addresses supplier costs before delivery; after accepted delivery, a receivables facility may cover the wait for payment.
A practical way to approach it
Compare the cash needed, eligible invoices, dilution and your runway rather than only the advertised cost.
Prepare the underlying contract or purchase order, current financial records and a dated schedule of when cash is needed and when the buyer is expected to pay. Use those facts to compare a funding proposal with your other available options.
What to check before committing
No receivables means an AR facility has nothing to advance against.
Ask how fees accrue if payment or shipment is delayed, which records must be verified, and whether existing liens or contract terms limit the transaction. Get the full terms in writing rather than relying on an advertised rate.
Next step for your business
List the specific invoices or confirmed orders involved, their buyer, amount, due date and supporting evidence. Bring that packet to a funding conversation so the answer is based on your transaction rather than a generic estimate. For a tailored review, contact National Invoice Factoring at (929) 658-8087.
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Written and reviewed by the National Invoice Factoring funding team — specialists in receivables and trade finance since 2009.
