What is the difference between pledging accounts receivable and factoring accounts receivable?

Answer 1

Pledging of Receivables: Pleding is an agreement where accounts receivable are used as collateral for loan. Factoring of Receivables:is the sale of an asset - your invoice. The sale of your invoices to a third party - known as a Factor - eliminates the sale-to-collection business cycle of waiting for payment. A factor will purchase your invoices for up to 90% of the total amount. You get your cash now and the factor takes on the risk of collecting the payments from your customers. The creditworthiness of your customers is very important if you want to get a good rate from a factor.