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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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12Oct
2026 IFA Roundtable Summit
10/12/2026 to 10/14/2026 CDT
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4Nov
Webinar: Effective Collection and Recovery Methods For Factors and Other Finance Companies
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST
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12Nov
Webinar: Detrimental Reliance Litigation in Transportation Factoring
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST
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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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Factoring Business Development Officer
SouthStar Capital is seeking an experienced and motivated Factoring Business Development Officer (BDO) to drive growth and expand our presence in designated geographic markets. This individual will be responsible for originating new client relationships, nurturing existing centers of influence (COIs), and promoting SouthStar’s B2B factoring solutions to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide. The ideal candidate is a proven sales professional with strong industry expertise, established networks, and a track record of success in commercial finance, particularly in factoring.
This role offers significant autonomy, access to executive leadership, and the opportunity to shape the future of SouthStar’s factoring practice while contributing directly to the company’s long-term growth. -
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.
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.
