Scale
Turnover and monthly invoicing
Overall turnover and how much is invoiced each month set the general scale of a suitable facility.
Substantial debtor books
Direct answer: NBS Finance can review large invoice-finance facilities from £250,000 to £10 million+ through our lender and specialist partner network. Facilities above £10 million may also be considered depending on turnover, debtor quality, concentration, payment terms and lender appetite. Funding is subject to provider assessment, not guaranteed.
Usually takes around 4–8 minutes. Completing an enquiry does not commit you to taking finance.
NBS Finance is a commercial finance broker and introducer, not a lender. NBS does not charge the client a separate broker fee. A provider decides whether to offer a facility and sets the advance rate, charges, fees, security and terms. An enquiry or introduction does not guarantee an offer.
What a facility is sized against
Unlike a fixed-amount loan, an invoice-finance facility rises and falls with the ledger. At a larger scale, several factors influence how much is actually available at any time.
Scale
Overall turnover and how much is invoiced each month set the general scale of a suitable facility.
Composition
The number of customers, typical invoice values and how promptly debts are usually collected all matter.
Spread
Where a small number of customers make up a large share of the ledger, a provider may cap availability against them. See debtor concentration guidance.
Customer quality
Providers usually review the credit standing of the debtors themselves, not only the business raising the invoice.
Ledger health
Agreed payment terms, the level of disputes and the frequency of credit notes can all affect eligible invoice value.
History
Where a facility already exists, moving provider involves settlement and notice steps. See switching invoice-finance providers.
These factors interact, so two businesses with similar turnover can be offered materially different facilities depending on their debtor book and customer mix.
As the facility size grows, so does the amount of information and structuring a provider may need to work through.
| Area | What can add complexity |
|---|---|
| Structure choice | Deciding between factoring, discounting or confidential discounting affects credit control and how customers experience the facility. |
| Sector-specific ledgers | Construction applications for payment and certificates, or recruitment payroll cycles, need specialist handling within the facility. |
| Multiple large customers | Several sizeable customers can each need individual credit assessment and limit setting. |
| Existing facility to replace | Settlement figures, notices to customers and continuity of funding all need coordinating when switching provider. |
| Cost structure | Pricing can include a service fee, a discount charge and additional charges; see invoice finance costs and fees. |
None of this means a larger facility is unavailable. It means more preparation and a more detailed conversation usually help the process move efficiently.
Practical preparation
| Item | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Turnover and monthly invoicing | Sets the general scale of a suitable facility. |
| Aged debtor report | Shows how the ledger is spread and how promptly customers usually pay. |
| Top customers and concentration | Helps a provider assess concentration limits early. |
| Payment terms | Confirms how long customers are typically given to pay. |
| Disputes and credit notes | Gives a realistic view of eligible invoice value, not gross ledger value. |
| Existing provider details | Needed if switching, including any settlement figure. |
| Sector-specific documents | For example construction certificates or recruitment timesheets, where relevant. |
See what documents you need for invoice finance for a fuller preparation guide.
Related reading
Overview
Understand UK invoice finance in general terms, including typical advance rates.
Structure
Funding where the business usually retains day-to-day credit control and collections.
Structure
Structured so customers are not ordinarily told about the facility.
Structure
Normally includes provider-managed sales-ledger and collections support.
Sector
Specialist funding for eligible applications for payment and payment certificates.
Sector
Funding for recruitment agencies managing payroll before clients pay.
Switching provider? See switching invoice finance providers. Comparing pricing? See invoice finance costs and fees.
Share the turnover, monthly invoicing and customer spread. You do not need every document before the first conversation.
Usually takes around 4–8 minutes. Completing an enquiry does not commit you to taking finance.
NBS Finance is a broker and introducer, not a lender. Finance is subject to status, affordability, provider assessment and terms. An enquiry or introduction does not guarantee an offer.