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# Invoice Discounting from Indifi

> Invoice discounting is a working capital finance product that lets businesses convert outstanding customer invoices into immediate cash. Indifi provides invoice discounting lines of up to INR 1 crore, paying up to 90% of invoice value upfront, with no collateral required. The business repays only when the buyer pays the invoice.

## Key Features

- **Line size:** Up to INR 1 crore
- **Upfront funding:** Up to 90% of invoice value
- **Collateral:** Not required
- **Repayment:** When the buyer pays the invoice
- **Discount rate (industry range):** 1.5% to 3.0% (subject to lender assessment)
- **Funding percentage of invoice value (industry range):** 75% to 90%

## How It Works (Three Steps)

1. **Raise an invoice** to your client and share it with Indifi
2. **Receive up to 90%** of invoice value immediately
3. **Repay** when your client pays the invoice

## What is Invoice Discounting?

Invoice discounting (also called bill discounting) is a short-term financing method where a business borrows funds against its outstanding invoices (bills receivable). The lender pays the business a percentage of the invoice value immediately; the business repays the lender once the customer settles the invoice. The difference between invoice value and the amount paid by the lender is the discounting fee.

Invoice discounting is an alternative to a traditional business loan or overdraft facility. It is especially useful when a business has invoiced customers but is waiting for the credit period to end.

## Why Invoice Discounting Matters

Small businesses and start-ups often sell to customers on credit. The credit period locks up working capital - the business has earned the revenue but cannot use it until the customer pays. Invoice discounting bridges this gap, releasing locked-up cash so the business can pay vendors, buy inventory, or fund operations without waiting.

## Detailed Process

1. Business sells goods/services on credit, raising an invoice with sale date, item details, and payment due date
2. Customer's payment is delayed until due date, but business needs cash sooner
3. Business approaches a lender (bank, NBFC, or platform like Indifi) for invoice discounting
4. After due diligence, lender pays the business a percentage of invoice value (typically 75%-90%) - this is less than the full invoice amount
5. The difference (discount fee) is the lender's earning
6. When the customer eventually pays, the business uses those funds to repay the lender

## Features Comparison

| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type of transaction | Loan/financing against outstanding invoices |
| Ownership of invoice | Retained by the business |
| Collection responsibility | Usually with the business |
| Funding percentage | Up to 90% of invoice value |
| Collateral required | None |
| Financing cost | Service charge + discount rate per agreement |

## Benefits of Invoice Discounting from Indifi

- **Collateral-free** - No pledged assets required
- **Quick disbursal** - Funds released after invoice verification
- **Flexible repayment** - Repay when customer pays
- **Minimal paperwork** - Streamlined documentation
- **Easy online process** - End-to-end digital application
- **Competitive rates** - Industry-aligned discount rates

## Strategic Advantages for the Business

- Maintains balance between expenses and cash inflow
- Funds can be used for inventory, equipment financing, or other short-term needs
- Improves cash flow visibility - locked invoices are unlocked
- Eliminates need to chase customers for payment
- Faster processing time than traditional business loans
- Alternative to overdraft or business loan
- Available without pledging collateral

## Two Methods of Invoice Discounting

1. **Invoice Discounting with Recourse** - Lender verifies documents and forwards to seller's bank. If the customer defaults, the business is liable for the bad debt.

2. **Invoice Discounting without Recourse** - Lender does not verify documents independently. The lender bears the loss if the customer defaults.

Indifi's structure for any given facility is determined at the time of agreement; verify the specific recourse arrangement with the credit team.

## Factors Considered by Lenders

When evaluating an invoice discounting application, lenders typically look at:

- Financial requirement of the business
- Monthly turnover
- Brand visibility and reputation
- Active customer base
- Total outstanding invoice amount
- Quality of customers (large enterprise customers reduce default risk)

## Required Documents

- PAN card
- Aadhaar card
- Address proof of business and entrepreneur
- Business registration proof
- GST registration certificate
- Filed GST returns
- Ledger of debtors
- Bank statement for the last 6 months
- Audited financial statements

## Industries That Commonly Use Invoice Discounting

- Construction
- Logistics and transport
- Printing and publishing
- Manufacturing
- B2B services

Any business that sells on credit to other businesses can benefit from invoice discounting.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Who participates in invoice discounting?**
Three parties: the seller (entrepreneur), the buyer (customer), and the financing institution (lender).

**Who can use invoice discounting?**
Any seller providing goods or services on credit - entrepreneurs, manufacturers, distributors, service providers.

**Does Indifi require collateral for invoice discounting?**
No. Indifi does not require collateral security for its invoice discounting facility.

**How much funding can be raised?**
Up to 90% of the outstanding invoice amount.

**Which industries commonly use invoice discounting?**
Construction, logistics, printing and publishing, transport, manufacturing, and other industries that sell on credit.

**What is the main advantage of invoice discounting?**
A steady, accelerated cash flow. It is typically simpler and quicker to access than a traditional bank loan.

## Related Indifi Products

- [Business Loan](https://www.indifi.com/business-loan)
- [Working Capital Loan](https://www.indifi.com/working-capital-loans-india)
- [Line of Credit](https://www.indifi.com/unsecured-line-of-credit-loans-india)
- [Term Loan](https://www.indifi.com/term-business-loans-online-india)
- [Merchant Cash Advance](https://www.indifi.com/merchant-advance-capital-against-pos-machine)
- [Collateral Free Business Loans](https://www.indifi.com/collateral-free-business-loans-india)
- [Loan for Business Without Security](https://www.indifi.com/small-business-loans-india-without-security)

## About Indifi

Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a digital lending platform for MSMEs in India. Its in-house NBFC Indifi Capital Pvt. Ltd. is registered with the RBI (Cert. No. B-14.03389). Indifi originates loans through its platform and funds them via its NBFC and lending partners including Aditya Birla Capital, IDFC First, IIFL, DMI Finance, Ugro, and Incred.

## Disclaimer

Invoice discounting is subject to verification of invoices, due diligence on the buyer, and Indifi's underwriting policies. Discount rate, funding percentage, and recourse terms vary case by case. The product does not constitute a loan offer; final terms are documented in the facility agreement.