An actual sale, as distinct from a secured borrowing, which means that assets transferred to an SPV are not expected to be consolidated with those of the sponsor in the event of the sponsor’s bankruptcy. Rating agencies usually require what is called a true-sale opinion from a law firm before the securities can receive a rating higher than that of [..]

A “True Sale” means that the Big Box Retailer is purchasing the product from you and is obligated to pay you whether they sell it or not; the risk of sale is transferred to Mr. Retailer as soon as they accept delivery. Typically, factoring companies will only fund invoices that are a True Sale versus a Consignment or Guaranteed Sale.

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An actual sale, as distinct from a secured borrowing, which means that assets transferred to an SPV are not expected to be consolidated with those of the sponsor in the event of the sponsor’s bankrupt [..]