Friday, May 14, 2010

What is inventory finance

Inventory finance is suitable for businesses that need funds immediately for the first phase of the selling process. Whereas other business financing facilities, such as invoice financing or debtor finance cater for the last phase of cash flow, inventory finance lets the business finance the inventory (or stock) right away.

Inventory finance provides cash upfront for a wide range of businesses, including for raw materials, boats, stationery, fresh fruit, clothes/fashion and electrical products.

Inventory finance is a means for a business to grow and expand operations. Additionally, businesses who use inventory finance are also able to expand their customer base and take on bigger orders with less concern.

Some of the benefits of inventory finance include the following:
  • Inventory finance is designed to help your business grow
  • Mortgage lenders advance money for stock that has yet to go out the company door
  • Inventory finance is suitable for businesses that need the money immediately in the first phase of the selling process
  • You can increase your purchasing power with inventory finance. It gives you the opportunity to purchase additional stock, without any requirements to have it pre-sold, invoiced or delivered
  • No real estate security required
  • Secure supplier discounts, enjoy bulk savings and reduced freight costs through earlier supplier payments and larger orders
  • Increase your purchasing power
  • Inventory finance still lets you retain title and control of your stock
  • Expand your customer base
For more information about inventory finance and whether it is suitable for your business, speak to one of the experienced mortgage brokers at Intellichoice on 1300 55 10 45. Our dedicated business finance team also have access to other business cash flow solutions, including invoice finance, trade finance and equipment rental.