Republic Business Credit Hires Mary Carrillo as Vice President, Customer Credit Manager

Posted on September 7, 2022

New Orleans, LA – Republic Business Credit is proud to announce that Mary Carrillo has joined as Vice President, Customer Credit Manager, in its Los Angeles office. Mary brings significant industry expertise to Republic’s ambitious growth plans. Leading the customer credit department and its critical role in assessing customer credit risk across the business with a specific focus on apparel, textile, consumer packaged goods, furniture, and fashion industries, Mary will report directly to Republic’s Chief Operating Officer and Board Member, Matthew Begley.

“Several members of the team in our Los Angeles office have known Mary for many years, and we are all thrilled to have such a proven executive on the team,” Begley said.

Mary will be influential across the entire business, representing another key addition to Republic’s commitment to the apparel and consumer packaged goods industries following its acquisition of Continental Business Credit in 2019.

Republic provides traditional factoring, asset-based lending, ledgered lines of credit, and direct-to-consumer working capital solutions to high-growth, transition, recoverable distressed, and early-stage companies.

Prior to Mary joining Republic in January, she spent more than 20 years working in the factoring and asset-based lending industry. Her dynamic career started as a collector and progressed through all operational aspects of commercial finance, including credit, and client management. She served as team leader for a factoring company with offices on both coasts and was directly responsible for all lending decisions of her portfolio.

“It is amazing to rejoin so many colleagues, meet new ones, and continue building upon their incredible success at Republic. I feel very fortunate to be joining a growing, diverse and exciting business,” Mary said. “Republic is one of the few national commercial finance platforms with an operational presence in California, and it is great to work with people I have known my entire career. I can’t wait to work with all of the brands and entrepreneurs we support together.”

Republic is committed to helping entrepreneurs and private equity sponsors throughout the country.  Republic supports clients in more than 30 states across its diverse geographic footprint.

“We are excited that Mary is joining us as a proven leader in the customer credit and client service area,” said Stewart Chesters, CEO and managing member of Republic Business Credit.

Republic Business Credit partners with banks, accountants, private equity sponsors, independent sponsors, lawyers, and investment banks to collaboratively support entrepreneurs across the United States, to create value, by enabling them to focus on growing successful businesses.

Republic’s Fast AR Funding Provides a $500,000 Selective Factoring Facility for IT Specialist Staffing Firm

Posted on September 7, 2022

Houston, TX – With traditional work routines reexamined and overhauled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, employers around the world need help from temporary staffing agencies to fill gaps in their workforce and delivery systems. Republic Business Credit was there to support a multinational staffing and consulting company meet the demand in the U.S.

Republic’s Fast AR Funding provided a $500,000 selective factoring facility in less than a week that allowed the client, with a newly established subsidiary in the Northeastern United States, to confidently place new, temporary hires the following week.

The multinational, specialist IT staffing and consulting company provides temporary placement of qualified cloud and data specialists to Fortune 500 companies. The company prides itself on finding highly skilled, dependable, and best-in-class temporary staff and project-based consultants. The ability to provide shorter-term and longer-term placement options provide flexibility for their clients.

And with traditional working routines uprooted over the past few years, the demand for skilled workers with expertise in remote and hybrid systems-based work is on the rise. The company needed Republic’s support and a quick turnaround.

“The number of applications, interfaces, systems, and cybersecurity worries have grown exponentially in the past few years. Our clients are excited about our ability to bring a dynamic and agile workforce to the growing complexities of information technology,” the parent company’s CEO said.  “Fast AR’s team truly were experts in the temporary staffing space, providing a lot of comfort that they understood our business and could scale quickly with our plans.”

Fast AR bridges the payroll and working capital gap that exists for every staffing firm between the time the invoice is created and months later when payment is received from the customer. Fast AR provided a selective factoring facility with a seamless online application process.

The staffing company had built successful operations throughout the U.K. and Europe and wanted to expand operations in the U.S. The need for talented temporary workers was so great, that the firm almost immediately identified additional customers.

Fast AR established the $500,000 selective factoring facility quickly, building confidence toward the company’s ability to build and scale in the U.S. Fast AR allows clients to submit invoices as needed for payroll funding without any restrictive minimums or contract terms. Clients can choose the flexibility, speed, and responsiveness of Fast AR over factoring alternatives.

“Selective Factoring is a dynamic and quick solution for entrepreneurs in the temporary IT staffing space,” said Republic’s Vice President of Business Development, William Kemp. “Our flexible approach allows businesses to focus on growth while not worrying about their working capital.”

President Robert Meyers added: “Fast AR is a fantastic way to support startup and early-stage entrepreneurs, and we have the capability to grow with them into larger factoring facilities, ledgered lines of credit, and asset-based lending products as they mature.”

In addition to temporary staffing companies, Fast AR Funding supports entrepreneurs in transportation, food, beverage, manufacturing, and distribution across the country.

Republic Business Credit Provides $1.25 Million Traditional Factoring Facility for Novel Wristwatch, Accessory Company

Posted on July 11, 2022

LOS ANGELES – When a Los Angeles-based consumer packaged goods distributor sought funding to underpin its initial growth for spring orders, the company selected Republic Business Credit. Republic approved a scalable, traditional factoring facility to support the accessory company’s expected growth, fulfill initial orders and provide cushion for summer demand.

Republic fully approved the client’s limits for both standard and extended terms up to 120 days that were necessary for the emerging company to sell into major stores during the initial phase of growth.

“We are excited about showcasing and delivering our growing line of products. We needed a trusted factoring partner who could grow with us,” the accessory company CEO said.

As supply chain challenges show no signs of abating anytime soon, Republic continues to support its clients through postponements, delays and delivery date uncertainties experienced throughout retail supply chains. Supply chains are tough for all companies, but they are especially challenging for those in the initial growth stages of development. The Los Angeles company is a distributor of watches and other accessories, covering the dress, field, pilot, dive and racing-driven consumer products. Within those watch and accessory categories, there are significant brand names that additionally differentiate across the movements in mechanical, automatic and Quartz.

The founder of the company is passionate about watches and other accessories. “We have come a long way from the old days of the pocket watch; however, the secondhand and resale watch market is an exciting, growing category of fashion. We needed a partner who understood the industry and was excited about our category.”

Republic provided a $1.25 million traditional factoring facility with credit protection and extended customer payment terms. Republic’s funding will eliminate the nascent company’s cashflow gap between paying suppliers and receiving delayed payments from major retailers. The company is confident it found a trusted and consistent partner to overcome supply chain challenges.

Republic Business Credit COO Matt Begley said: “We believe our factoring, asset-based lending and direct to consumer products partner well with growing businesses that need industry expertise and adaptable partners. We are excited to support growing brands and are passionate about the watch and accessory categories to supplement our apparel and textile factoring business.”

Republic has proudly supported clients throughout this uncertain and unpredictable era in retail. Republic provides importers, distributors and manufacturers with the necessary support and guidance to adapt to the mix of opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

“Since joining Republic during early 2020, we have expanded our capabilities and added clients at a lightning pace who want great client service, in addition to their working capital needs,” said Tae Chung, SVP of Business Development.

Republic partners with banks, accountants, sponsors, lawyers and investment banks to collaboratively support entrepreneurs across the United States, to create value, by enabling them to focus on growing successful businesses.

Brian Daray joins Republic Business Credit as SVP, Head of Underwriting

Posted on July 11, 2022

New Orleans, LA – Republic Business Credit is proud to announce that Brian Daray has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Underwriting Manager, at its headquarters in New Orleans.

Brian adds tremendous value to Republic’s ambitious growth plans as he leads the company’s seasoned underwriting team across the United States. Brian’s responsibilities include underwriting, structuring, and managing the successful funding of new clients while supporting Republic’s growing suite of products across its national commercial finance platform.

“It is amazing to see what this company has already accomplished across its product lines. I feel very lucky to join a growing and thriving business that aspires to double its size over the next three to five years,” Brian said. “Republic is one of a few Gulf region-based national commercial finance platforms, and it is great to work with such a dynamic, curious and growth-orientated team. I can’t wait to see what we achieve together.”

Republic provides asset-based lending, ledgered lines of credit, traditional factoring and direct to consumer solutions to both entrepreneurial and private equity-owned companies across the many growth sectors.

Prior to joining Republic, Brian spent more than 15 years working in the ABL, factoring, lender finance and specialty lending areas and was a leader in the underwriting department for a national bank-owned commercial finance company. Prior to serving as underwriter, Brian spent nearly 10 years with Capital One Bank as a Senior Field Examiner in the lender finance group. Brian graduated from University of New Orleans and is a proud resident of New Orleans.

Brian reports to Robert Meyers, Republic’s President and one of its two Managing Members.

Republic is committed to helping entrepreneurs and private equity sponsors throughout the country.  Republic supports clients in more than 30 states across its diverse geographic footprint.

“We are excited that Brian has joined us as a proven leader in underwriting and client onboarding,” said Stewart Chesters, CEO and Managing Member of Republic Business Credit. “We are committed to being a New Orleans-headquartered business with additional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston, and we have plans to hire within those markets as we continue to grow.”

Republic Business Credit partners with banks, accountants, private equity sponsors, independent sponsors, lawyers and investment banks to collaboratively support entrepreneurs and their value propositions across the United States, enabling them to focus on growing successful businesses.

Republic Business Credit Provides $8 Million Direct to Consumer Asset-Based Loan to Spiraledge

Posted on July 11, 2022

New Orleans, LA – When a California-based internet retailer and software company sought to refinance its existing bank facility, it chose Republic Business Credit.

Spiraledge, a leading internet retailer and healthy living company headquartered in Campbell, Calif., with offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, sought a partner to leverage its internet retail and e-commerce strategy. Republic Business Credit provided a scalable, flexible and growth orientated facility to maximum availability on inventory, merchant accounts and direct to consumer proceeds.

Spiraledge welcomed the opportunity to borrow on inventory without a sublimit or cap in relation to accounts receivable that a traditional asset-based loan might include.

“We needed a strategic partner who understood our internet retail strategy and trusted our team to deliver on our growth expectations,” said Avraham Benaroya, Spiraledge founder, and CEO.

Spiraledge’s businesses include SwimOutlet.com, the largest online swim retailer; EverydayYoga.com, the web’s fastest growing yoga retailer; Swim.com, a digital swim training, and workout platform; and Tend.com, the first software platform of its kind with powerful tools for managing a diversified, sustainable farm.

The CFO of Spiraledge, John Gilchrist, said: “Coming out of the pandemic and preparing for the Summer Olympic Games in Toyko, we sought a partner to support our seasonal inventory purchases. Republic understood our business and was committed to our vision of providing the perfect online shopping experience for our customers.”

“Spiraledge is a great addition to a growing portfolio of brands, and the company is a well-run, mission-orientated direct-to-consumer internet retailer that delivers for its customers,” Republic COO Matthew Begley said.

Republic provided an $8 million direct-to-consumer inventory loan facility that provides significant availability on Spiraledge’s inventory, accounts receivables, merchant accounts, and e-commerce related proceeds. Republic’s funding refinanced Spiraledge’s existing bank facility while providing significant additional liquidity for future growth.

The Spiraledge team believes the market will continue to expand as outdoor activities and customers continue to focus on living healthy. The company is excited about having a supportive partner to help buy inventory and deal with supply chain headaches ahead of seasonal swings.

“We enjoy partnering with great founders and strong CFOs who see value in non-dilutive debt financing to support their growth,” said Robert Meyers, President of Republic Business Credit. “We have built our platform to help support companies that need a mix of scalable, growth-orientated solutions across our asset-based lending, direct to consumer and factoring products.”

Republic partners with banks, accountants, sponsors, lawyers and investment banks to collaboratively support entrepreneurs across the United States, to create value, by enabling them to focus on growing successful businesses.

Republic Provides a $5.5 million Ledgered Line of Credit to a Texas-Based Oil Field Service company

Posted on July 11, 2022

New Orleans, LA – When a Texas-based manufacturing company needed a working capital facility to meet increased demand in the energy sector, they sought a trusted and reliable partner to fuel their growth plans.  Republic Business Credit collaborated with private equity sponsors to structure a factoring facility that doubled its availability while maintaining the treasury management services as the incumbent bank.  Republic was referred into the credit facility by several partners across the private equity, independent sponsor, and asset-based lending community.

Republic was selected for its expertise, reputation, and long-term support of the oil field service industry.  Additionally, Republic worked with the company and private sponsor over several years to time up the refinance to take advantage of market conditions and opportunities.

The CEO of the company said, “Republic worked with us over the years through the normal ups and downs of the energy industry, so it was ideal and easy to partner with an entrepreneurial finance company during an uncertain but potentially opportunistic market for us.”

The manufacturer was formed through an initial acquisition and a series of smaller add-on acquisitions in the oil field service industry, with the aims of vertically integrating both the product and service suite of solutions to energy companies located throughout Texas and Louisiana.

The company is able to provide manufacturing, installation, welding, fabrication, and repair services across its client base.  The flexibility to focus its efforts across the suite of products uniquely situated it to outperform its competitors during the downturn and take advantage of the opportunities during a rebound in energy prices.

The oil field service company is led by a dynamic and experienced management team that have been successful in the oil field industry for decades.  The company prides itself on a diverse customer base that includes both energy and non-energy dependent customers that seek added value partners in the supply chain.

Republic provided a $5.5 million Ledgered Line of Credit Facility to provide funding for their payroll, material costs, equipment repair, and the acquisition of new assets to match their increased demand forecast in 2022.  “Companies working in the Permian and Eagle Ford shale basins are challenged by unprecedented supply and demand issues,” said Robert Meyers, President of Republic. “We have always been supportive of customers in the oil field industry, so we are able to understand the rapid growth demands combined with the uncertainty and unpredictability of present market conditions.”

Leigh Guglielmo, SVP of Business Development and recent Women in Secured Finance award winner, added, “We partner with many of the downstream and midstream service firms to support the largest employer of our communities across the Gulf Region and it was great to partner with another well-run company.”

Republic Business Credit partners with banks, accountants, private equity sponsors, independent sponsors, lawyers, and investment banks to collaboratively support entrepreneurs across the United States, to create value, by enabling them to focus on growing successful businesses

Republic Provides a $3 million Asset Based Loan for a Manufacturing Company

Posted on June 16, 2022

New Orleans, LA

When a Midwest based private equity owned promotional products manufacturer was getting back to business following the pandemic, their regional bank wanted to limit their access to working capital.  Despite returning to profitability this year and a committed gulf region based private equity sponsor, they partnered Republic Business Credit to refinance their credit facility.  In addition to their expected growth as tradeshows return, their existing customers came roaring back with larger than normal orders as they feared potential supply chain complications down the road.  The company sought a growth-orientated ABL facility that would unconditionally support their growth and post covid business renewal plans.

The company is a promotional products manufacturer that services large fortune 1,000 companies across the automotive, technology, finance, energy and retail industries throughout the US.  The company specializes in custom manufacturing, typically a wide variety of products and solutions throughout the year as needs evolve.  Additionally, they have recently vertically integrated several supply-chain services to supplement their product manufacturing by adding value to their warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution support.

The business needed to refinance its existing bank line of credit in order to accelerate its growth and product development plans.  The company CEO said, “We needed a finance source that could react decisively, consistently and enjoyed being part of our story as we explore several growth options across our product range during a challenging economic period,” and a managing partner from the private equity sponsor added, “Republic has delivered on their promises so far as this is our first portfolio company partnership together, we appreciated that Republic’s leadership team got into the weeds with us to make sure we properly structured the credit”

Republic Business Credit provided a $3 million asset-based loan facility secured by accounts receivables that refinanced their incumbent bank lender and provided significantly more borrowing base availability at closing.  Republic was introduced to the opportunity directly from the private equity fund as a result of our reputation within the private equity community for lower and middle market sponsor owned ABL facilities.  Republic’s President, Robert Meyers, said, “We are focused on providing ABL, direct to consumer loans and factoring to private equity owned companies across the country,” he further added, “Our team worked with the Company to structure a growth orientated facility that provided significantly more liquidity to enable the management team to focus on growth.” Republic’s CEO, Stewart Chesters added, “Since our founding, we have always been committed to providing broad and inclusive access to working capital to lower and middle-market companies that seek a better partnership than a traditional loan structure will provide.”

Republic Business Credit partners with banks, accountants, sponsors, lawyers and investment banks to collaboratively support entrepreneurs across the United States, to create value, by enabling them to focus on growing successful businesses.  Republic’s CEO, Stewart Chesters further added, “We believe our suite of lending and factoring products will be more in demand as companies emerge from the fog of covid and get back to growing.”

Fast AR Funding Provides a $200k Selective Factoring Facility for Healthcare Staffing Company

Posted on June 16, 2022

Houston, TX

When a UK headquartered temporary healthcare staffing provider decided to open operations in the US, they tasked Fast AR Funding to keep up with demand.  Shortly after setting up in the US, the domestic growth quickly outpaced expectations and the company found themselves with a cashflow gap to keep up with their growing payroll.  The UK parent turned to Fast AR Funding to enable its US operations to become self-sufficient as they planned to expand in other countries as well. Fast AR Funding provided a $200,000 spot factoring solution with a high advance rate to support their growing payroll needs in 2020 and beyond.  Within the first six months as a client, Fast AR increased the facility limit to over $1,000,000 as they saw a huge surge in the demand for nurses across the country.

The nurse staffing company provides temporary placement of qualified healthcare professionals to hospitals, regional medical providers, and Healthcare VMOs. The demand for travel nurses across the different regions of the country will continue during the pandemic as healthcare regions continue to see consistent fluctuations in the number of cases and corresponding medical personnel necessary.  Hospitals and healthcare systems continue to react to the virus hotspots across the country.  CEO of the UK parent said, “Fast AR Funding closed our facility in only a few days and has allowed us to keep up with the hospital demand without any hesitation”; he further added, “Our biggest surprise with Fast AR Funding is the instantaneous access to decision makers that understand our business and continue to increase our facility as necessary, we are on pace to need more than $2,000,000 in working capital by the end of October.”

In order to ensure their payroll needs were covered, the company sought Fast AR’s expertise in the temporary staffing space. Fast AR provided a selective factoring facility with our seamless online application and technology enabled approval process.  Fast AR Funding provided the first funding within 72 hours that allowed the client to meet their payroll the same week they completed the application.  Fast AR’s selective factoring facility allows the client to submit any amount of invoices needed for payroll without any minimums or contracts.  The company continues to choose the flexibility and speed of Fast AR over other factoring alternatives. “Factoring is a great solution for entrepreneurs in the temporary staffing space” said Fast AR Funding’s New Customer Manager – William Kemp; he further added “Despite the ongoing pandemic, it is wonderful to help a great company succeed, grow their business and help support our healthcare community’s response to Covid 19 across the country.”

Republic Provides a $1.5m Traditional Factoring Facility for a Los Angeles based Apparel Importer

Posted on June 16, 2022

Los Angeles, CA

When a Los Angeles apparel manufacturing and import company sought funding for their Fall and Winter orders, they chose Republic Business Credit to fuel their growth. Republic approved a scalable traditional factoring facility to support their expected growth in anticipation of the orders they have received for the additional reopening of retail stores.  Republic fully approved the customer limits necessary to enable the company to fulfill large purchase orders in the midst of the Pandemic. The Apparel company CEO said, “We are excited about showcasing our growing fashion line and wanted a factoring partner that could grow with our brand.”

As the Pandemic has caused postponements, cancellations, and shipment uncertainty throughout the retail supply chains, Republic has supported clients throughout this uncertain and unpredictable period in the history of retail.  Republic Business Credit provides apparel importers, distributors, and manufacturers with the necessary support and guidance to adapt during the staggered reopening.

The company is a distributor of women’s comfy chic dresses, pant suits, and skirts that are ideal for either working from home or going out.  The brand is focused primarily on manufacturing in the USA and sources nearly all of its material domestically.  The passion for the brand comes from a balance of fit and texture for working professional women.  The brand is well positioned for the post Covid-19 store re-openings as they had no debt entering the 2nd quarter of 2021.  The brand sought a partnership with an entrepreneurial finance company with deep industry experience and the ability to scale up its facility.

Republic provided a $1.5m traditional factoring facility with credit protection and extended customer payment terms for a Los Angeles based brand.  Republic’s funding will eliminate their cashflow gap between paying suppliers and receiving payments from retailers.  The company is unsure what the holiday season will likely bring, but it is confident they have a partner during all of the “return to work” stages.  Republic’s COO, Matt Begley said, “We believe our factoring and asset-based lending products will partner well with businesses as the economy gets back to a growth track.” He further added, “We are excited to help all brands on the front lines of the fourth quarter and future growth.”

Republic Business Credit provides factoring, asset-based lending and direct to consumer facilities up to $10,000,000 across the United States. Republic partners with banks, accountants, sponsors, lawyers and investment banks to collaboratively support entrepreneurs across the United States, to create value, by enabling them to focus on growing successful businesses.

Republic Provides a $5.5m Ledgered Line of Credit for a Gulf Region Based Food Service Company

Posted on June 16, 2022

New Orleans, LA
When a Gulf region-based food service company sought more funding than their incumbent bank lender could provide, they fed Republic Business Credit the order for growth-orientated working capital. Republic approved a non-dilutive and adaptable facility that provided availability on their account receivables and purchase orders. The food service company was looking to accelerate its ability to buy grocery inventories, paper products and hire staff to keep up with the growing demand across the public-school systems.
Republic is a proud supporter of the food and beverage industry, especially our clients that buy produce through their local farms and produce providers during uncertain growing seasons. The total US packaged food market segment is expected to exceed a trillion dollars in 2021 and continue to see a CAGR in excess of4%. The natural food and beverage category represents 10.5% of the volume, but nearly 30% of the dollar growth volume across the total industry, according to several sources. Republic is increasingly providing more working capital financing in the natural, organic, ingredient, and plant-based categories.
The food service company provides breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and drinks to school districts across the gulf region,and continues to add on additional school districts and support thousands of students. The company primarily sells directly to the school districts throughout the Gulf region. The rapidly growing company far exceeded its sales forecast during the Covid-19 pandemic as students needed additional essential services whether they were in school or not. The company supplies meals throughout the year and remains at the heart and belly of many students’ meal programs. As the founder told Republic when they were searching for capital,“This debt facility will not only increase our ability to grow as a company, but it will allow us to help so many more students and schools as we turn into 2021 back to school season.”
Republic provided a $5m ledgered line of credit facility with a $500,000 purchase order call facility to a Gulf Region based Food Service Company. Republic’s funding will enable the company to buy more bulk inventory, hire additional staff and increase the number of school districts they can support each school year. Republic structured the ledgered factoring facility to allow for rapid growth without any financial covenants or field exam requirements. The company expects a strong close to 2021 and plans to request an inventory and equipment term loan facility as they continue to build their company.
Republic’s President, Robert Meyers said, “We believe our factoring, ABL, and inventory lending products are great supplements to the vision of our growing portfolio of food brands.” He further added, “we are excited to help enable our entrepreneurs to focus on adding revenue while knowing they have a supportive partner to weather any supply chain or growth issues they might encounter during the pandemic.”Republic’s CEO, Stewart Chesters, added “The food supply chain is critical to everyone’s well-being, we are excited to help so many food companies as they lead us into healthy food alternatives.” Republic Business Credit provides factoring, asset-based lending and direct to consumer facilities up to $10,000,000 across the United States.
Republic Business Credit partners with banks, accountants, sponsors, lawyers and investment banks to collaboratively support entrepreneurs across the United States, to create value, by enabling them to focus on growing successful businesses.

Republic Provides a $2.75m Ledgered Line of Credit for a Food Manufacturing Company

Posted on September 27, 2020

Republic Business Credit funds a food ingredient manufacturer company in partnership with a leading food industry consultant

When a West Coast-based natural food manufacturing company sought more funding than their incumbent bank lender could provide, they fed the order to Republic Business Credit for increased access to working capital. Republic approved a scalable and non-dilutive growth-orientated facility that provided availability on their account receivables. The natural food ingredient manufacturing company was looking to accelerate its growth across its product lines. Republic is a determined supporter of the natural food trade shows, including its regional associations, Naturally. The total food and beverage market is over half a trillion dollars and continues to grow each year. The natural food and beverage category represents 10.5% of the volume, but nearly 30% of the dollar growth volume across the total industry, according to several sources. Republic is a proud supporter of the food and beverage industry, increasingly more in the natural, organic, ingredient, and plant-based categories.

The food manufacturing company provides several unique ingredients to natural food brands across the country. The company sells to distributors, co-packers, and manufacturers of healthy food products across the country. The rapidly growing company outpaced its sales targets in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and wanted a partner to help double its revenue next year. As the founder told Republic shortly after closing, “This debt facility will not only increase our ability to grow as a company, but it will allow us to retain greater ownership of the company as we didn’t need to raise additional equity.”

Republic provided a $2.75m ledgered line of credit facility with to a West coast-based food manufacturing company. Republic’s funding will eliminate the cashflow gap from the difference in timing from their suppliers and their customer payments. Republic structured the ledgered factoring facility to allow for extended terms without any financial covenants or field exam requirements. The company expects a strong close to 2020 and plans to ask for a facility limit increase in early 2021. Republic’s President, Robert Meyers said, “We believe our factoring, ABL and inventory lending products are great supplements to the vision of our growing portfolio of food brands.” He further added, “we are excited to help enable our entrepreneurs to focus on adding revenue while knowing they have a supportive partner to weather any supply chain or growth issues they might encounter during the pandemic.” Republic’s CEO, Stewart Chesters, added: “The food supply chain is critical to everyone’s well-being, we are excited to help so many food companies as they lead us into healthy food alternatives.” Republic Business Credit provides factoring, asset-based lending and direct to consumer facilities up to $10,000,000 across the United States.

Republic Business Credit partners with banks, accountants, sponsors, lawyers, and investment banks to collaboratively support entrepreneurs across the United States, to create value, by enabling them to focus on growing successful businesses.

Republic Provides a $1.5m Traditional Factoring Facility for a Los Angeles based Apparel Importer

Posted on September 26, 2020

Republic Business Credit supports a California based apparel manufacturer with a traditional factoring facility in the midst of a pandemic

When a Los Angeles apparel manufacturing and import company sought funding for their 2020 Fall and Winter orders, they chose Republic Business Credit to fuel their growth. Republic approved a scalable traditional facility to support their expected growth in anticipation of the orders they have received for the additional reopening of retail stores. Republic fully approved the customer limits necessary to enable the company to fulfill large purchase orders in the midst of Covid-19. The Apparel company CEO said, “We are excited about showcasing our growing fashion line and wanted a factoring partner that could grow with our brand.”

As the Pandemic has caused postponements, cancellations, and shipment uncertainty throughout the retail supply chains, Republic will support the client throughout this uncertain and unpredictable period in the history of retail. Republic Business Credit provides apparel importers, distributors, and manufacturers with the necessary support and guidance to adapt during the staggered reopening.

The company is a distributor of women’s comfy chic dresses, pantsuits, and skirts that are ideal for either working from home or going out. The brand is focused primarily on manufacturing in the USA and sources nearly all of its material domestically. The passion for the brand comes from a balance of fit and texture for working professional women. The brand is well-positioned for the post-COVID-19 store re-openings as they had no debt entering the 2nd quarter of 2020. The brand sought a partnership with an entrepreneurial finance company with deep industry experience and the ability to scale up its facility.

Republic provided a $1.5m traditional factoring facility with credit protection and extended customer payment terms for a Los Angeles based brand. Republic’s funding will eliminate their cash flow gap between paying suppliers and receiving payments from retailers. The company is unsure what the holiday season will likely bring, but it is confident they have a partner during all of the “return to work” stages. Republic’s COO, Matt Begley said, “We believe our factoring and asset-based lending products will partner well with businesses as states reopen in 2020.” He further added, “We are excited to help all brands on the front lines of supplying store reopening’s and returning closer to our normal lives.”

Republic Business Credit provides factoring, asset-based lending and direct to consumer facilities up to $10,000,000 across the United States. Republic partners with banks, accountants, sponsors, lawyers and investment banks to collaboratively support entrepreneurs across the United States, to create value, by enabling them to focus on growing successful businesses.

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