Which of the following statements is correct?

a. In a factoring arrangement, the factor always performs three functions: (1) credit checking, (2) lending, and (3) receivables collection.

b. The pledging of accounts receivable involves a transfer of the risk associated with accounts receivable from the borrower to the lender.

c. The financing of accounts receivable involves an agreement that is informal and non-binding, which makes it difficult for the factor to protect itself.

d. In a factoring agreement, the factor would not perform the credit checking and risk taking functions without performing the lending function, because the former is required before the factor can lend to the seller.

e. In a factoring arrangement, the seller can select various combinations of credit checking, lending, and risk-bearing the factor performs by changing provisions in the factoring agreement.