From Loan Sharks to Leverage: How One Logistics Business Cut Borrowing Costs by 80%
Before Jia, John had two options for his logistics business. Wait 25 to 45 days for a bank loan that wasn't even guaranteed. Or go to a loan shark at 1% interest per day.
"SMEs are pressed in the middle: either you hope for your bank to approve you, or you go with the loan shark. That was our life before Jia."
John handles corporate logistics services. Payroll can't wait. Suppliers need to be paid. And clients don't always pay on time.
The Learning Curve Was Real
Invoice financing wasn't an instant fix. John is honest about that. There's a learning curve to fitting borrowed capital against your receivables cycle. It took four or five drawdowns before they fully understood how to make it work for their cash flow.
But once they got the hang of it, the difference showed up directly in the books.
The Numbers That Mattered
The short-term gains were immediate. Borrowing costs dropped from 25–30% per loan to just 3–4%. That's margin saved, straight to the bottom line.
The long-term gains were even bigger. Suppliers started getting paid earlier, unlocking bulk discounts. The team had an option B when cash ran thin at month-end. And they could advance revenue collectibles, bringing money in faster.
"Peace of mind is very expensive. Now we have an option to run to."
The Human Touch That Set Them Apart
One more thing that stood out: the human touch. When an invoice was delayed, John's team could reach out and push the due date by two or three days without penalty. That kind of flexibility isn't something you'd expect from a tech company.
"You're a tech company, but there is still that human element. That is different from what we experienced in the market before."
At Jia, we work with our borrowers through the learning curve, the late payments, and everything in between. Because when you run a business, relationships matter just as much as technology.
If your business is sitting on receivables while costs keep coming, let's talk.
DM us or reach out at hello@jia.xyz.
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