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IGF Invoice Finance Review

IGF Invoice Finance offers factoring from 1.0% service charge with advance rates up to 85%, for UK businesses with turnover from £50,000. As a smaller independent, they provide a more personal service with direct access to decision-makers and flexibility that larger providers often cannot match.

Key Facts

Service charge from1.0%
Advance rateUp to 85%
Setup speed5 days
Min turnover£50,000
Our rating4.3/5
TypeIndependent

Pros and Cons

Strengths

  • Personal service — speak to decision-makers directly
  • Low minimum turnover (£50k)
  • Flexible on difficult cases (CCJs, turnaround)
  • Bad debt protection available
  • No long-term contract lock-in on some facilities

Limitations

  • Higher starting rate than larger providers
  • Lower advance rate (85% vs 90-95%)
  • Smaller provider with less brand recognition
  • Limited export capability

Our Verdict

IGF is a good choice for smaller businesses that value personal service and flexibility over brand name and the lowest possible rates. They are particularly strong for businesses with challenging circumstances where larger providers may not be willing to help. The lower advance rate and higher starting fee are the trade-offs for that flexibility.

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IGF Invoice Finance FAQ

What is IGF's minimum turnover?

IGF accepts businesses with annual turnover from £50,000. They specialise in the smaller end of the market and are willing to work with startups and new businesses.

Does IGF offer bad debt protection?

Yes. IGF offers non-recourse factoring with bad debt protection as an optional extra. This protects you if a customer fails to pay, for an additional fee of approximately 0.5-1.5% of invoice value.