Fees to find in your agreement
Extra days
Many rates only cover the first 30 days. When customers pay late, more is added every 10 or 15 days, and slow payers can quietly double your cost.
Monthly minimum
A promise to factor a set amount each month. In a slow month you pay the fee on the minimum, not on what you factored.
Monthly service fees
Maintenance, software, reporting or account fees charged whether you factor or not.
Per invoice and transfer fees
Small charges for each invoice submitted and each wire or same day payment. They add up at volume.
One time fees
Application, due diligence and lien filing fees charged to open the account.
Reserve
The part of each invoice held back until your customer pays. It is your money, but you wait for it, so a lower advance means less cash now.
Termination fee
What you owe to leave before the contract ends. Some agreements also hold your reserve until the account is closed out.
Automatic renewal
Most agreements renew on their own unless you give notice in a short window, often 30 to 90 days before the end date. Miss it and the clock starts over.