Risks to a factor include:[27]
Counter party credit risk related to clients and risk covered debtors.
Risk covered debtors can be reinsured, which limit the risks of a factor.
Trade receivables are a fairly low risk asset due to their short duration.
External fraud by clients: fake invoicing, mis-directed payments, pre-invoicing, not assigned credit notes, etc.
A fraud insurance policy and subjecting the client to audit could limit the risks.
Legal, compliance and tax risks: large number of applicable laws and regulations in different countries.
Operational risks, such as contractual disputes.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC-1) securing rights to assets.
IRS liens associated with payroll taxes etc.
ICT risks: complicated, integrated factoring system, extensive data exchange with client.