A One-Time Large Order
A big contract needs materials or labor before you can bill, and one funded invoice covers the shortfall.
Need cash from one invoice, not an ongoing program? Spot factoring lets you sell a single invoice with no monthly minimums or volume commitment.
Spot factoring, also called single-invoice factoring, lets you sell one specific invoice instead of committing your whole ledger or a minimum monthly volume. You choose the invoice, we review the customer behind it, and once it is approved you receive an advance on that invoice alone.
It suits businesses that are usually comfortable with their cash flow but face an occasional gap, such as a large order that needs materials up front or a major customer who has moved to longer terms. When the customer pays, the transaction is complete and there is nothing else to manage.
Spot factoring is a targeted tool. These are the situations where a one-off sale of an invoice tends to work well.
A big contract needs materials or labor before you can bill, and one funded invoice covers the shortfall.
A normally reliable account has stretched to net-90, and you need that cash on your usual schedule.
Your busy season creates a short gap between paying costs and collecting from customers.
You want to see how factoring works with your customers before considering a broader arrangement.
Equipment repairs, a tax payment or a supplier deposit arrives before your receivables do.
Both use the same mechanics of advance, collection and rebate. The difference is in commitment and pricing. If you find yourself spot factoring every month, a regular invoice factoring arrangement will usually cost less.
| Feature | Spot Factoring | Ongoing Factoring |
|---|---|---|
| Commitment | One invoice; no volume requirement. | A continuing relationship across many invoices. |
| Pricing | Typically a higher fee per invoice. | Lower rates as volume and history build. |
| Setup per transaction | Each invoice is reviewed on its own. | Customers are approved once, then invoices flow quickly. |
| Invoice size | Usually reserved for larger invoices. | Works for small and large invoices alike. |
| Best for | Occasional or unexpected cash gaps. | Recurring gaps caused by standard payment terms. |
Because a spot transaction carries the same review work as an ongoing account but only one invoice to spread it across, the fee per invoice is typically higher than in a volume arrangement. Factoring fees generally fall between 1% and 5% of the invoice, and spot deals tend to sit toward the higher end of that range depending on the customer and the payment term.
Larger invoices owed by strong customers on shorter terms cost the least to factor. We quote the fee before you commit, so you can weigh it against the cost of the opportunity or problem the cash solves.
Because each spot transaction is reviewed individually, a clean, well-documented invoice moves fastest.
The customer's payment history and credit carry most of the approval decision.
The goods are delivered or the services performed, with nothing left to finish before payment is due.
A purchase order, signed contract, proof of delivery or timesheet that backs up the amount billed.
The invoice is not already pledged to a bank or another funder.
Call now or request a free estimate to see how spot factoring can support a one-time cash need without a long-term commitment.
Straight answers for Texas businesses comparing invoice factoring options.
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