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Is Factoring Dying?
The question deserves a serious, fact-based answer: Is factoring dying? The short answer is no. But the traditional model of factoring is undeniably shrinking, while a new, technology-enabled version of the industry is accelerating.
Transportation Minute: The Structural Recalibration of the Transportation Industry
The trucking industry is now experiencing a convergence of forces that together may fundamentally alter the transportation sector. Regulatory tightening, immigration-related CDL restrictions, heightened enforcement of driver qualification rules, shrinking carrier capacity, rising spot-market rates,
Marketing Is Not a Nice to Have. It's Your Next Sales Rep.
Let me ask you something. If you had a choice between hiring another sales rep or spending the same money on marketing, which would you choose?
Upcoming Events
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9Sep
Webinar: AI 101 for Commercial Lenders - Unlocking Scalability with Agentic Infrastructure
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT
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14Sep
2026 IFA Transportation Factoring Meeting
9/14/2026 to 9/16/2026 PDT
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12Oct
2026 IFA Roundtable Summit
10/12/2026 to 10/14/2026 CDT
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18Nov
Account Executive/Loan Officer Hybrid Training Class
11/18/2026 to 11/19/2026 CST
Job Board
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Vice President, Underwriter
Seeking an underwriter for our PO finance and recourse factoring divisions where we provide flexible financing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses Our facilities close working capital gaps quickly and efficiently through our diligence process and relationship-focused service.
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Business Development - Factoring Express LLC (Remote, 25% Travel)
The Sales Manager will lead Factoring Express’s sales efforts, building and managing a
high-performing remote sales team to expand our client base. This role requires 25%
travel to attend business workshops, boot camps, and networking events targeting new
businesses. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with factoring or financial services
experience, passionate about fostering client relationships and driving revenue growth. -
BDO North Eastern Region
Our client is a well respected bank with a strong network and desire to book great deals. They are seeking an experienced Business Development Officer to help expand in the North Eastern region of North America.
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BDO - Nationwide
Our client is a well established Factor searching for an experienced Business Development Officer. The ideal candidate is honest, outgoing and a real problem-solver.
Blog
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Fraud in Factoring and Invoice Finance
By: Lendscape - www.lendscape.com Fraud is one of the most serious risks a factoring or invoice finance provider faces. As funding is advanced against invoices, a determined fraudster can extract real money against receivables that do not exist or have already been paid. In this article, we'll look at why invoice finance is exposed to fraud, the main ways it occurs, the warning signs to watch for, and how good processes and systems keep losses to a minimum.
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Understanding Transportation Finance Through the Reality of the Motor Carrier
By: David Jencks, Esq. - Jencks Law, P.C. - Recently, industry publications, podcasts, social media commentators, and self-proclaimed business coaches have portrayed factoring as a “payday loan” and a leech on the motor carrier sector.
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AI, Automation, and the Future of Factoring: What Lenders Need to Know
The factoring industry has always been rooted in relationships and real-time decisions. But in recent years, a new player has entered the scene: artificial intelligence (AI). From streamlining onboarding to spotting fraud before it happens, AI and automation are quickly reshaping how factoring companies do business. So what does this mean for the future of factoring? Let's break it down.
