While lenders experienced subdued demand for factoring in 2023, reflecting soft consumer retail spending and a cautious retailer approach to inventory management, the Secured Finance Network (SFNet) Year-End Factoring Survey found that overall factoring sentiment improved somewhat last year, up 6.0, to 64.8, where 50 indicates a neutral outlook. The report attributed improved sentiment to the U.S. economy’s strong position at year’s end and a persistently solid labor market, which continued into the second quarter of 2024.
“Factoring continues to be strong and resilient, successfully adapting to market conditions, and playing an essential role in fueling our economy,” said SFNet CEO Rich Gumbrecht.
