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Advance and Discount Factoring: Legal Distinctions and Structural Insights

July 01, 2025 (2 min read)

Read this practice note discussing factoring transactions, the parties involved, and the reasons for factoring. This practice note specifically discusses the distinguishing features of advance and discount factoring agreements and details the typical structure and terms of these types of factoring arrangements, including the mechanics, flow of funds, advance rates, security, and recourse of the factor.

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