OTHER TERMS BEGINNING WITH "R"

• Recapitalization

  Recapitalization in corporate finance is a strategic financial process that involves restructuring a company's debt and equity mix without changing the total amount of capital. This restructuring can take various forms, such as issuing new shares to pay off debt,…

• Receivables

  Receivables, also known as accounts receivable, are amounts owed to a business for goods sold or services rendered on credit. In essence, they represent the money that a company is entitled to receive from its customers for products delivered or…

• Recourse

  Recourse is when a borrower agrees to pledge their own assets against funding from a bank or other lender in case the borrower is unable to meet the debt obligations. Recourse factoring is when the client will repay or replace…

• Recourse Period

  In the context of accounts receivable factoring, the "recourse period" refers to a specific duration during which the factor (the entity providing the financing) can seek repayment from the seller (the business selling its receivables) in case the customer fails…

• Rehypothecation

  Rehypothecation is the practice by banks and brokers of using, for their own purposes, assets that have been posted as collateral by their clients. Clients who permit rehypothecation of their collateral may be compensated either through a lower cost of…

• Request for Proposal (RFP)

  Request For Proposal (RFP) is a type of bidding solicitation in which a company or organization announces that funding is available for a particular project or program, and companies can place bids for the project's completion. It outlines the bidding…

• Reserve Amount

  A reserve amount, in financial terms, refers to funds that are set aside or allocated by an entity for a specific purpose. These reserves serve various functions depending on the context in which they are used. Here are a few…

• Reserves (Invoice)

  In the context of an invoice, the term "reserve" typically refers to a portion of the total amount owed by the buyer that is withheld or set aside for a specific purpose. Reserves on an invoice are often used in…

• Restrictive Covenant

  When a company raises debt, it is often subject to conditions, restrictions, and terms known as debt (or financial) covenants. A restrictive covenant is a condition that restricts, limits, prohibits, or prevents the actions of someone named in an enforceable agreement. In…

• Restructuring Advisors

  Restructuring advisors are professionals who specialize in providing guidance and assistance to companies facing financial distress, operational challenges, or other difficulties that may threaten their viability. Their expertise is in helping businesses restructure their operations, finances, and strategies to overcome…

• Retention (Contractors)

  Retention is the percentage of payments for a job in a process that is held back to ensure adequate performance. Retention is considered an ineligible A/R because it takes a long time to collect and it is common for disputes…

• Revenue-Based Financing

  Revenue-based financing (RBF), also known as revenue-based lending or revenue-share financing, is an alternative financing method in which a company receives funding from an investor in exchange for a percentage of its future revenues over a specified period. Unlike traditional…

• Reverse Factoring

  Reverse factoring, also known as supplier finance or confirmed payables financing, is a financial arrangement that allows suppliers to receive early payment on their invoices at a discount, with the process initiated by the buyer rather than the supplier. It's…

• Revolving Line of Credit (RLOC)

  A revolving line of credit is an agreement that permits an account holder to borrow money repeatedly up to a set dollar limit while repaying a portion of the current balance due in regular payments. Each payment, minus the interest…

• Route Trucks Delivery

  Trucks that travel fixed routes, typically along local routes with frequent stops and deliveries.