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The underlying transactional mechanism of the TReDS platform works strictly on a "Without Recourse" basis to the MSME seller. What is the precise legal and credit consequence of this specific structure if a buyer defaults on the due date?

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In invoice discounting, Without Recourse means that once a financier bids on a Factoring Unit FU and the funds are transferred to the MSME seller, the seller has no further liability. If the buyer fails to pay the financier on the maturity date due to insolvency or default, the financier cannot claim the money back from the MSME. The credit risk rests entirely with the financier, who evaluates the credit profile of the buyer rather than the seller during the auction process.

A The financier can recover the discounted amount from the MSME seller after a grace period of 15 days.

B The MSME seller is completely absolved of any financial liability, and the financier bears the entire credit default risk of the buyer.

C The TReDS platform operator absorbs 50% of the default loss, while the financier absorbs the remaining 50%.

D The invoice assignment is canceled automatically, reinstating the debt back to the MSME seller's balance sheet.

E The financier can freeze the business accounts of both the seller and the buyer until settlement.

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The underlying transactional mechanism of the TReDS platform works strictly on a "Without Recourse" basis to the MSME seller. What is the precise legal and credit consequence of this specific structure if a buyer defaults on the due date?

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