Quick answer
A new buyer relationship may require more credit and contract verification.
Key takeaways
- A new buyer relationship may require more credit and contract verification.
- Collect the signed order, buyer contact, trade references and payment terms.
- A first order still must be enforceable and profitable.
Direct answer
A new buyer relationship may require more credit and contract verification.
A confirmed buyer order, the supplier's written quote, product and delivery terms, and a margin worksheet show how the transaction will be fulfilled. Eligibility is assessed on the actual transaction rather than a general claim that a business has sales.
How to assess this transaction
Collect the signed order, buyer contact, trade references and payment terms.
Trace the cash cycle from supplier payment, production, shipment, acceptance and the buyer's final payment. Identify which obligation falls due before the buyer pays and whether that stage has supporting records.
Where applications run into trouble
A first order still must be enforceable and profitable.
Put this risk in writing when comparing proposals. Ask which part of the order or receivable would be excluded and whether approval depends on a document you have not yet obtained.
Practical next step
Gather the documents for one real transaction and ask National Invoice Factoring which parts can be reviewed. Share the expected payment date and existing lender arrangements so any quote reflects your situation.
For broader context, review purchase order financing alongside alternatives; no article can determine approval or pricing for an individual deal.
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Written and reviewed by the National Invoice Factoring funding team — specialists in receivables and trade finance since 2009.
