Aldermore invoice finance review
Aldermore offers invoice finance to established UK businesses looking to release cash tied up in unpaid invoices. This guide sets out how the facility works, who it generally suits, and what applicants should check before requesting a formal quote.
By Funding Fred · Sources checked 19 September 2026
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Potential fit
Who could consider Aldermore?
- Businesses with an annual turnover generally at least £750,000, though this is a guideline rather than a guaranteed approval threshold.
- Companies wanting to choose between factoring, where Aldermore manages collections, or invoice discounting, where the business retains control of its own credit control.
- Firms that can provide security where required, since Aldermore's facilities may ask for this depending on the proposal.
Worth weighing up
When to consider other options
- If turnover sits well below the guideline level, eligibility for this particular facility may be harder to establish.
- If disclosed factoring arrangements (where customers may see a third party is involved) would be problematic, and a confidential discounting facility cannot be arranged.
- If the business needs funding that isn't linked to invoice value, since this product only advances against eligible receivables rather than general working capital.
Understand the offer
Costs and repayments
Aldermore structures invoice finance pricing around two elements: a service fee and a discount fee. The service fee typically covers administration and, for factoring, credit control activity, while the discount fee reflects the cost of advancing funds against invoices before customers pay. Aldermore states that pricing is set through an individual proposal, so the exact percentages are not published as a fixed rate card.
Because terms are agreed case by case, prospective clients should not assume a standard cost applies. The advance rate is described as up to 90% of eligible invoice value, with the balance released once the customer pays, minus fees. Businesses comparing costs across facilities may find it useful to read a general breakdown of how invoice financing costs are typically structured in the UK before requesting a quote.
Repayment, in the conventional sense, doesn't apply the way it does with a loan. Instead, the facility is repaid as customers settle their invoices, with Aldermore recovering the advanced funds and applicable fees from that payment. Ongoing obligations may include maintaining eligible sales ledger quality and, where security has been requested, meeting any associated conditions set out in the agreement.
Eligibility and application
Aldermore's published guidance points to a turnover of generally at least £750,000, though this is described as a guideline rather than a firm cut-off, and individual proposals may vary. The provider also notes that security may be required, and that confidentiality is available for qualifying invoice discounting facilities, whereas factoring arrangements are generally disclosed to customers as part of the collections process.
Applicants should confirm the current application process with Aldermore. Businesses submit financial and sales ledger information as part of a proposal, and Aldermore's account access tools allow approved clients to upload invoices and monitor funding availability online once a facility is live. This review does not cover Aldermore's other services, such as savings or mortgages, which sit outside the scope of invoice finance.
Advantages to weigh up
- Offers a choice between factoring and invoice discounting, allowing businesses to decide whether collections stay in-house or are managed by the provider.
- Advances of up to 90% of eligible invoice value can free up cash without waiting for customer payment terms to run their course.
- Online account access allows day-to-day invoice uploads and visibility of available funds.
Limitations to understand
- The £750,000 turnover guideline is not a universal approval promise, and smaller businesses may not meet the criteria.
- Security may be required, and the specifics are not detailed in published product information, so applicants need a written proposal to understand what's asked of them.
- Confidentiality is limited to qualifying discounting facilities; factoring arrangements are generally disclosed to the business's own customers, which may affect commercial relationships.
Look at the wider picture
Comparing the alternatives
Because pricing and structure are set on an individual proposal basis, it's worth requesting a written quote before comparing Aldermore against other invoice finance providers. Two proposals covering the same invoice value can differ meaningfully once service fees, discount fees, and any security requirements are factored in, so a like-for-like comparison depends on having actual terms in hand rather than headline advance rates alone.
It's also worth deciding upfront whether factoring or discounting better suits the business's operational preferences, since the two structures carry different day-to-day implications for credit control and customer communication. A general primer on invoice financing and a more detailed comparison of invoice discounting versus factoring can help frame the right questions to ask before deciding. Businesses exploring this category more broadly may also find the invoice finance overview useful for understanding how these facilities fit alongside other funding options. Full product detail is published on Aldermore's official invoice finance page, which remains the primary reference for current terms, alongside Aldermore's official product information for eligibility guidance.
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How we put this guide together
This is a review of published UK product information, not a customer experience or a hands-on test. We have not assigned a star rating. This guide focuses on Aldermore — invoice finance. Other products may have different terms.
Sources checked 19 September 2026. Your written offer determines your actual costs and conditions.
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