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Invoice Finance for UK SMEs: Invoice Factoring and Invoice Discounting

Release cash tied up in your outstanding invoices

Sourcing finance, supporting growth

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Why choose Invoice Finance?

Release cash tied up in your outstanding invoices with our comprehensive invoice finance options

Improve cash flow

Turn outstanding invoices into fast access to working capital, so you can cover day-to-day costs and keep cash moving.

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Scale for growth

Take on bigger contracts, hire sooner, and invest in sales or marketing - without waiting 30, 60, or 90 days to be paid.

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Reduce Payment Stress

Stop chasing late payers. Release cash as you invoice to smooth out peaks and troughs, even when customers take longer to pay.

Flexible Funding That Grows With You

Your facility can increase as your sales increase - so funding keeps pace with your pipeline without constant re-applications.

Prefer to talk? Contact us today on 01908 880420

How it works

Accessing business finance doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. We put you in front of multiple lenders to bring you fast, flexible solutions that meet your finance needs.

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Apply in minutes

Submit basic information about your business and your requirements, you can do this either online or by calling us on 01908 880420.

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Tailor your application

A member of our team will then speak with you to obtain further information relevant to your application, to help tailor it to your specific needs.
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Review your offers

We will provide you with any conditional offers, that you be be approved for, and answer any further questions that you may have on them.
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Get funded

Once you have accepted, and completed the paperwork of your preferred offer, funds can potentially be with you on the same day (subject to lender and product).

Prefer to talk? Contact us today on 01908 880420

How Invoice Finance Can Help Your Business

Invoice Finance is more than just a cash advance — it’s a flexible way to keep your business moving forward. By unlocking the value of unpaid invoices, you gain the freedom to manage cash flow, plan ahead, and take opportunities without waiting for payments.
Talk to our team today and discover how Invoice Finance from The Funding Store can give your business the financial flexibility it needs.

Industries We Support

Invoice Finance with The Funding Store is a flexible solution that can be tailored to almost any business. We proudly support a wide range of industries, including:

Why use The Funding Store?

If you need immediate access to finance our team will work to your brief, providing a same day decision, with finance in your account on the same day (subject to product and lender).

We have access to some of the UK’s leading finance providers, who can offer you some very competitive rates for your finance needs. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

We don’t use a scattergun approach, Understanding your finance needs allows us to approach the right lenders on our panel, which means you will not be hit by multiple credit searches.

We don’t charge for searching for your finance. We only earn if you choose a finance package that you are happy with, therefore our sole focus is finding finance that meets your needs.

We are happy to talk to everyone involved, including your accountant, IFA or solicitor to make sure we are all working together, or to request information, taking the hassle off your shoulders.

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No upfront broker fees

Sourcing finance

Access to over 100 market leading lenders

Supporting Growth

Funding for almost any purpose

We Build Relationships

We are continually reviewing funding providers to bring you choice, competitive rates and flexibility, allowing you to access the right finance, at the right time.

Dedicated Account Managers

Most importantly, we are passionate about what we do. This is evident in our enthusiasm and commitment to assisting you at each stage, and after you have secured your finance.

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Invoice Finance in the UK — Turn Unpaid Invoices into Working Capital

Free up cash tied up in your sales ledger. The Funding Store arranges invoice finance across the UK, helping businesses unlock funds against unpaid invoices so cash flow keeps pace with growth. Whether you prefer invoice factoring (outsourced collections) or invoice discounting (you keep credit control), we match your needs to competitive options from a large lender panel.

Why choose The Funding Store for invoice finance?

  • Large UK lender panel: Mainstream and specialist providers in one place.
  • Speed where available: Streamlined underwriting and digital docs keep things moving.
  • Most credit profiles considered: Options for established firms and growing SMEs.
  • Dedicated account manager: One point of contact from enquiry to first draw.
  • Clear process: Straightforward requirements, timelines and next steps from start to finish.
Looking to buy new kit instead? See Exploring other funding too? Compare business loans, unsecured, secured and same-day options. For equipment-led funding, see asset finance or release equity with asset refinance.

What is invoice finance?

Invoice finance lets you release cash from invoices as soon as they’re raised, rather than waiting 30–90 days for payment. A facility advances a percentage of each eligible invoice; you receive the balance (less fees) when your customer pays. The funding line can grow with sales, helping you handle payroll, supplier terms and new orders without straining cash flow.

Factoring vs Discounting – which is right for you?


Invoice Factoring

  • You raise invoices; the funder advances a percentage.
  • Collections are managed by the funder (disclosed to your customer).
  • Useful when you want working capital and outsourced credit control.

Invoice Discounting

  • You raise invoices; the funder advances a percentage.
  • You retain credit control and collect payments as usual (often confidential).
  • Suits businesses with strong in-house credit management that want to keep customer contact.

 

Both options aim to accelerate cash flow; selection depends on how you want collections handled and what fits your processes.

Who uses invoice finance?

  • Growing firms needing cash to fulfil bigger orders.
  • Seasonal businesses smoothing peaks and troughs.
  • Contract-led companies with staged billing and long terms.
  • Businesses scaling exports and negotiating new supplier terms.
  • Turnaround or consolidation scenarios where cash timing matters.

 

Sectors include manufacturing, wholesale, logistics, construction, professional services, recruitment, eCommerce and more…

How invoice finance works (step by step)

  1. Scope & set-up
    We confirm turnover profile, debtor book, average terms and any concentrations.
  2. Indicative terms
    We scan our panel and present structures, advance rates, fees in context and onboarding steps.
  3. Underwriting & due diligence
    Lender reviews financials and ledgers; some facilities include a brief audit.
  4. Agreement & go-live
    Debtor notifications (for disclosed facilities) and trust account setup if needed.
  5. Ongoing use
    Upload invoices, draw funds, receive the remainder (minus fees) on payment.

Benefits of invoice finance

  • Cash flow that grows with sales: Limits can increase as your ledger grows.
  • Faster access to cash: Improve working capital for payroll, stock and projects.
  • Negotiation power: Early-pay suppliers and secure discounts where possible.
  • Collections flexibility: Choose outsourced collections (factoring) or keep them in-house (discounting).
  • Bridging long terms: Ease pressure from 30–90+ day payment cycles.

Key features (vary by lender)

  • Funding against approved domestic invoices (export and selective options may be available).
  • Confidential facilities for discounting; disclosed for most factoring.
  • Bad-debt protection (non-recourse) is sometimes available.
  • Selective/spot options may suit one-off invoices.
  • Simple reporting via portals and bank-feed reconciliations.


We do not publish definitive rates. Availability and terms depend on lender criteria, credit profile, debtor quality and documentation.

What lenders commonly consider

  • Time trading, recent
  • performance and bank statements.
  • Debtor spread and concentrations (by customer and sector).
  • Average invoice value, terms and dispute rates.
  • Ledger quality, PODs and contractual wording.
  • Internal credit-control processes and systems.


Your dedicated account manager will explain what to provide and help package everything cleanly.

Invoice finance vs other routes


We’ll outline pros and considerations so you can choose the best fit for your workflow.

Which structure suits your business?

  • Need credit-control support and simpler internal admin? Consider factoring — and plan customer communications around disclosure.
  • Have strong collections and want confidentiality? Consider discounting — keep customer interaction unchanged.
  • Only need funding for specific invoices or contracts? Ask about selective options.

How to strengthen your application

  • Keep ledgers tidy (aged debt clean-down, low dispute percentages).
  • Share clear proof of delivery/completion and robust T&Cs.
  • Document large debtor exposures and mitigation.
  • Provide up-to-date MI and bank statements.
  • Respond quickly to any onboarding queries.

Ready to accelerate cash flow?

Share your ledger profile, average terms and key debtors. Your account manager will scan our lender panel, present clear options and keep everything moving to go-live.

We do not publish definitive rates. Availability and terms depend on lender criteria, credit profile, debtor quality and documentation.

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Apply Now for Invoice Finance with The Funding Store

Keep cash moving while customers take their time to pay. The Funding Store helps you unlock money from outstanding invoices so you can cover suppliers, payroll, and growth-without waiting 30-90 days.

Complete a short form and we’ll compare options across our large UK lender panel.

Choose Invoice Factoring if you want collections handled for you, or Invoice Discounting to keep credit control in-house. We’ll match the structure to your ledger, terms, and cash-flow goals.

Our process is fast and transparent: apply online, review tailored offers, and-once approved and checks are complete-access funds as quickly as 24 hours (subject to lender and documentation). You’ll get clear terms and a dedicated account manager to keep everything on track from onboarding to first draw.

Turn unpaid invoices into immediate working capital. Apply today and see how quickly we can help you accelerate cash flow.

Frequently Asked Questions

At The Funding Store, we know that choosing the right finance option can feel overwhelming.

It’s a facility that advances cash against your unpaid invoices so you don’t have to wait for customer terms. You draw a percentage when invoices are raised and receive the balance (less fees) when they’re paid.

Factoring includes outsourced collections and is disclosed to customers; discounting is usually confidential and you keep credit control. Both release cash tied up in invoices—your choice depends on how you want collections handled.

Once a facility is live and documentation is complete, eligible invoices can typically be funded shortly after submission. Set-up time depends on underwriting, ledger checks and readiness of information.

Some lenders support early-stage firms if the ledger quality is strong, contracts are clear, and there’s relevant sector experience. We’ll indicate realistic options for your profile.

Invoice discounting is often confidential; customers continue paying you into a designated account. Factoring is normally disclosed because the funder manages collections.

Many facilities fund the majority of approved invoices. Selective or spot options exist if you only want funding for chosen invoices or contracts.

Costs usually include a service fee (linked to turnover/ledger) and a discount/interest charge on funds in use. Exact pricing depends on volumes, debtor quality and facility structure. We do not publish definitive rates.

Some lenders request guarantees, depending on profile, facility size and structure. We’ll flag requirements early so there are no surprises.

Facilities can be with or without bad-debt protection. Where available, protection may help cover specified insolvency events; excesses and exclusions can apply. We’ll explain the options in context.

Yes. We can organise a refinance/novate process, settle the existing facility and transition your ledger with minimal disruption.

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