For Freight Brokers: What are your rates for you to factor your invoices?

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  1. RandomChick

    RandomChick Light Load Member

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    Hi,

    I have a quick question. I found a lot of information regarding the the factor rates for motor carriers, but I can't get my hands on the actual rates freight brokers get from factoring companies. I see a bunch of teaser rates, but what are the rates you've actually experienced? Please let me know. Thanks!

    Rachel
     
  2. LSAgentOZR

    LSAgentOZR Road Train Member

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    I don't factor.
     
  3. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    Freight brokers have "quick pay"

    Factoring companies "factor"
     
  4. RandomChick

    RandomChick Light Load Member

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    But some freight brokers do factor
     
  5. LSAgentOZR

    LSAgentOZR Road Train Member

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    Name them then please.
     
  6. RandomChick

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    I have a couple of local friends (independent brokers not agents ) that do
     
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    wilfredbacon15 Light Load Member

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    I think they keep them secret.
     
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    6wheeler Road Train Member

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    Yea I would like to know too. If a broker can get a Factoring Company to handle the invoices for carrier's, then a broker doesn't need $25,000 in the bank to wright out checks every week. Just past along the invoices for a small fee. I can see how a lot of start up brokers get in business like this.