Purchase Order Finance
Quick Answer
What is Purchase Order Finance?
PO finance pays your suppliers against a confirmed customer order, so you can fulfil orders you could not otherwise afford.
Purchase Order Finance explained
The funder assesses the order and your customer’s strength more than your balance sheet. Repayment happens when the end customer pays. A lifeline for tender winners.
Who it applies to: Businesses holding confirmed orders without cash to fulfil them.
Cost: A margin on the funded amount.
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Official source: Gov.za
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