How it works
Purchase-order finance supports eligible supplier costs for an order. A provider assesses the customer, supplier, transaction margin, and delivery process. Funds may go directly to a supplier rather than into unrestricted business cash.
Where it can fit
It can be relevant when an otherwise viable order is too large for current working capital. The business needs a reliable fulfillment chain, a credible customer, and enough margin to absorb financing and logistics costs.
Look closely at the trade-offs
An order is not the same as a completed invoice. Cancellation rights, delays, quality disputes, shipping terms, and customer acceptance affect the transaction. Confirm how the facility is repaid and whether factoring is required after delivery.
Your next-step checklist
- Confirmed purchase order
- Supplier cost and lead time
- Gross margin after financing
- Customer acceptance and payment terms
Crack this combination.
What is being financed first?
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Sources & further reading
This file draws on the following references. Product availability and requirements must be confirmed with the provider.
Levr: loan typesLevr: accounts receivable reports