Capital Source’s CEO, Jeffrey Heyn, to Attend 31st Annual International Factoring Association Conference As an IFA Ally Member, Capital Source, is pleased to announce that a delegation of team members, including our CEO, Jeffrey Heyn, will be attending the 31st Annual Factoring Conference organized by the International Factoring Association (IFA). The conference is scheduled for...
Introduction: Businesses seeking financing typically evaluate options based solely on annual percentage rates (APR), often perceiving traditional bank loans as more cost-effective than alternative financing solutions like factoring or revenue-based lending. However, this simplistic comparison overlooks a crucial variable: the speed of funding. Traditional banks, while potentially offering lower nominal APRs, frequently take upwards...
The Working Capital Cycle An RBF Framework for Making Credit Decisions In the landscape of alternative finance, where small businesses often seek capital when traditional banks decline to lend, understanding the working capital cycle is crucial. This financial metric not only provides insights into a company’s operational efficiency but also serves as a more reliable...
Understanding Your Guaranty: Personal, Performance, and/or Validity Is your lender asking for a guarantee? A guarantee is the assurance that you will fulfill a commitment or obligation. When used in lending, a guaranty is a legal covenant and financial promise that you will fulfill your end of the bargain in its entirety. Understanding your guaranty...
Selling Equity vs. Borrowing: The Advantages and Disadvantages Business owners often face a critical decision when seeking capital: should they sell equity or borrow funds through debt? Each option presents its own set of advantages and disadvantages, making it essential to evaluate the broader implications before committing to one strategy. In startup/founder circles and spheres...
