--- title: Factoring Accounts Receivable | Factoring Accounts Receivables | Factoring Invoices | Business Loans description: Business Loans | Fast A/R Funding is the online leader in Factoring Accounts Receivables and Factoring of Invoices. Stay up-to-date on online invoice factoring and other industry news with Fast A/R Funding's blog. --- [![Fastar Funding](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/file-218610728-png/images/logo.png "Fastar Funding")](https://www.fastarfunding.com/home) 888.833.2286 [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/96000/file-2141336189.png)](https://www.fastarfunding.com/CMS/UI/Modules/BizBlogger/rss.aspx?moduleid=512111) [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/96000/file-2141336184.png)](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fast+AR+Funding/172996222734685) [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/96000/file-2138208508.png)](https://twitter.com/FactorInvoices) [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/hub/96000/file-2138208503.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/company/2138452) - [News](https://fastarfunding.hs-sites.com/news) - [Request A Demo](https://www.fastarfunding.com/free-demo-invoice-factoring/) - [Blog](https://fastarfunding.hs-sites.com/blog-factoring) - [Client Login](https://rbcclients.profitstars.com/Login.aspx) [![1be0951f-93ed-45a1-9a60-d60ea667b7cc](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/file-2138208518-png/Images1/1be0951f-93ed-45a1-9a60-d60ea667b7cc.png)](http://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/cs/c/?&cta_guid=acec70fa-1f9b-445e-9f32-e0b80e73aa58&placement_guid=33d1a5de-e9d3-4f6f-8217-3669d9d01eb5&portal_id=96000&redirect_url=xzz4snd4oPGFx9zl8sEfJ82iKo44s7GlzVEE4GKN0itY1gzxilxEzZG3ijxUDMTP5RCZwQ5PPKU%3D&iv=oZmCNhUtx9o%3D&hsutk=&canon=&__hstc=231982080.6182d4e598874499a19afc1fb7f5ebf0.1416987541327.1416987541327.1416987541327.1&__hssc=231982080.1.1416987541327&__hsfp=2334472877) ## [Accounts Receivable Loans: Lending vs. Factoring](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/102420/Accounts-Receivable-Loans-Lending-vs-Factoring) Posted by [Brian Tucker](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/author/brian-tucker) on Tue, Jul 22, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/file-22776543-png/images/factoring-vs-traditional-business-loan.png) ](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/102420/Accounts-Receivable-Loans-Lending-vs-Factoring) As a business owner, or advisor, it is important to consider various alternatives and oftentimes the most obvious path is the one pursued. Many times when a company is in need of cash flow the immediate thought is to pursue a credit line from a Bank or other financial institution. The first impression is to “get a loan” and use Accounts Receivable as collateral. This may be a possible solution; however, there may be an easier way and that is to “obtain factoring”. Let’s look at the reasons it may be easier and more efficient. [Read More](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/102420/Accounts-Receivable-Loans-Lending-vs-Factoring) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/102420/Accounts-Receivable-Loans-Lending-vs-Factoring#comments-listing) Tags: [Business Loans](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/business-loans), [Accounts Receivable Factoring](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/accounts-receivable-factoring), [Factoring Company](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/factoring-company) ## [“Factoring Accounts Receivable: The Big Picture”](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/101025/Factoring-Accounts-Receivable-The-Big-Picture) Posted by [Cameron Hunt](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/author/cameron-hunt) on Wed, Apr 23, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/file-19620549-jpg/images/95363584.jpg) ](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/101025/Factoring-Accounts-Receivable-The-Big-Picture) When a business owner considers the need for a loan, many times the initial thought process begins something like this: “I need money for ____. How much do I need? How fast do I need it? Can I qualify for the amount I need? Do I want to go through the process of finding out if I’m even approved, little less the time it takes to actually get the money? How much is it going to cost me?” [Read More](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/101025/Factoring-Accounts-Receivable-The-Big-Picture) 8 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/101025/Factoring-Accounts-Receivable-The-Big-Picture#comments-listing) Tags: [Factoring Services](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/factoring-services), [Cash Flow](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/cash-flow), [Business Loans](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/business-loans) ## [Factoring Loan: Finance Made Easy](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/96141/Factoring-Loan-Finance-Made-Easy) Posted by [Jeremy Waller](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/author/jeremy-waller) on Tue, Aug 27, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/file-20792144-jpg/images/122479255.jpg) ](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/96141/Factoring-Loan-Finance-Made-Easy) ## Factoring Loan: Finance Made Easy Businesses need funding to survive. You have to have cash to purchase inventory, pay employees and cover overhead. I have, unfortunately, seen many businesses struggle due to inadequate funding. When cash is tight for an extended period of time, there comes a point where you, as a business owner, have to make tough decisions about your business. [Read More](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/96141/Factoring-Loan-Finance-Made-Easy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/96141/Factoring-Loan-Finance-Made-Easy#comments-listing) Tags: [Accounts Receivables Financing](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/accounts-receivables-financing), [Invoice Factoring](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/invoice-factoring), [Business Loans](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/business-loans) ## [How A Factoring Company Is More Than A Business Funding Partner](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/93244/How-A-Factoring-Company-Is-More-Than-A-Business-Funding-Partner) Posted by [Jeremy Waller](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/author/jeremy-waller) on Wed, Apr 24, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/file-19625333-jpg/images/86509051.jpg) ](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/93244/How-A-Factoring-Company-Is-More-Than-A-Business-Funding-Partner) When most business owners are looking at **[short term business loans](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/90052/Use-Short-Term-Business-Loans-To-Cover-Your-Expenses)** they are only looking for a source of **[business funding](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/90305/A-Factoring-Loan-Not-Your-Average-Business-Funding)**. They don’t stop to consider what the finance company provides outside of additional capital. [Read More](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/93244/How-A-Factoring-Company-Is-More-Than-A-Business-Funding-Partner) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/93244/How-A-Factoring-Company-Is-More-Than-A-Business-Funding-Partner#comments-listing) Tags: [Business Loans](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/business-loans), [Accounts Receivable Factoring](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/accounts-receivable-factoring), [Factoring Company](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/factoring-company) ## [Four Little-Known Accounts Receivable Loan Benefits](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/93061/Four-Little-Known-Accounts-Receivable-Loan-Benefits) Posted by [Jeremy Waller](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/author/jeremy-waller) on Thu, Apr 18, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/file-19495645-jpg/images/fast-ar_nro1_receivablesfinancing-2.jpg) ](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/93061/Four-Little-Known-Accounts-Receivable-Loan-Benefits) Most people see factoring as nothing more than an **[accounts receivable loan](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/50963/Save-Money-With-An-Accounts-Receivable-Loan-From-Fast-A-R-Funding)**. Business owners typically look to factoring to have more control over their cash flow. This gives them the funds they need to keep their business running. It also relieves much of the stress that comes with trying to coordinate the timing of payables and cash receipts. [Read More](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/93061/Four-Little-Known-Accounts-Receivable-Loan-Benefits) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/93061/Four-Little-Known-Accounts-Receivable-Loan-Benefits#comments-listing) Tags: [Cash Flow](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/cash-flow), [Business Loans](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/business-loans), [Accounts Receivable Factoring](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/accounts-receivable-factoring) ## [Achievable Commercial Finance for Any Business](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/93017/Achievable-Commercial-Finance-for-Any-Business) Posted by [John Mauldin](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/author/john-mauldin) on Wed, Apr 17, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/file-19625333-jpg/images/86509051.jpg) ](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/93017/Achievable-Commercial-Finance-for-Any-Business) Small business owners all around, regardless of the industry you’re in should be conscious of how important cash flow is. [Read More](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/93017/Achievable-Commercial-Finance-for-Any-Business) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/93017/Achievable-Commercial-Finance-for-Any-Business#comments-listing) Tags: [Business Loans](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/business-loans), [Accounts Receivable Factoring](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/accounts-receivable-factoring), [Online Factoring](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/online-factoring) ## [Three Common Mistakes When Applying For Cash Flow Financing](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/92966/Three-Common-Mistakes-When-Applying-For-Cash-Flow-Financing) Posted by [Jeremy Waller](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/author/jeremy-waller) on Tue, Apr 16, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/file-20182899-jpg/images/92043670.jpg) ](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/92966/Three-Common-Mistakes-When-Applying-For-Cash-Flow-Financing) **[Cash flow financing](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/91059/Cash-Flow-Financing-Keeps-Your-Bottom-Line-Stable-Off-Season)** is a great way to provide **[business funding](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/90305/A-Factoring-Loan-Not-Your-Average-Business-Funding)**. It fills the gap between the time you invoice and the time that you collect payment. This gap is what causes so many problems for business owners. **[Cash flow financing](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/91059/Cash-Flow-Financing-Keeps-Your-Bottom-Line-Stable-Off-Season)** allows you to buy materials for the next job, make payroll and pay your bills without worrying if your customer really put the check in the mail last Friday. It gives your business flexibility and agility while relieving your stress as a business owner. [Read More](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/92966/Three-Common-Mistakes-When-Applying-For-Cash-Flow-Financing) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/92966/Three-Common-Mistakes-When-Applying-For-Cash-Flow-Financing#comments-listing) Tags: [Factoring Companies](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/factoring-companies), [Cash Flow](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/cash-flow), [Business Loans](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/business-loans) ## [Fast Business Loans Your Company Should Actually Get ](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/92806/Fast-Business-Loans-Your-Company-Should-Actually-Get) Posted by [Jeremy Waller](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/author/jeremy-waller) on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/file-20793011-jpg/images/147314422.jpg) ](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/92806/Fast-Business-Loans-Your-Company-Should-Actually-Get) # Quick and flexible funding is of paramount importance in running your business. Whether this is accomplished though a large cash reserve or via outside financing is unimportant. The key is having access to funds to seize opportunity when it arises. [Read More](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/92806/Fast-Business-Loans-Your-Company-Should-Actually-Get) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/92806/Fast-Business-Loans-Your-Company-Should-Actually-Get#comments-listing) Tags: [Business Loans](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/business-loans) ## [Why the Future of Business Funding Lives Online](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/92549/Why-the-Future-of-Business-Funding-Lives-Online) Posted by [John Mauldin](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/author/john-mauldin) on Mon, Apr 01, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/file-16067179-jpg/images/skd182546sdc-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/92549/Why-the-Future-of-Business-Funding-Lives-Online) # Future of Online Business Funding [Read More](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/92549/Why-the-Future-of-Business-Funding-Lives-Online) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/92549/Why-the-Future-of-Business-Funding-Lives-Online#comments-listing) Tags: [Business Loans](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/business-loans), [Online Factoring](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/topic/online-factoring) ## [There Are More Benefits To Fast Business Loans Than Just Speed](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/91727/There-Are-More-Benefits-To-Fast-Business-Loans-Than-Just-Speed) Posted by [Jeremy Waller](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/author/jeremy-waller) on Thu, Mar 07, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fastarfunding.com/hs-fs/file-22270230-jpg/images/95475992.jpg) ](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/91727/There-Are-More-Benefits-To-Fast-Business-Loans-Than-Just-Speed) Mario Andretti once said, “If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough.” Speed may be the primary metric we use to judge a race car, but you have to look at more than that when evaluating [fast business loans](https://www.fastarfunding.com/blog-factoring/bid/89578/Unraveling-Myths-About-The-Factoring-Loan). Bob’s Loan Shack on the corner may be able to get cash in your hands quicker than anyone else, but do you really want to trust your company to Bob’s Loan Shack? 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