Commodity Trade Finance for U.S. Energy and Metals Companies
Commodity Trade Finance for U.S. Energy and Metals Companies
Moving commodities isn’t just about sourcing and selling anymore. It's about who controls the working capital. U.S. energy and metals companies are sitting on valuable contracts—but they can’t scale, deliver, or secure supply without the right funding structures. Banks are slow. Credit insurance is expensive. And cash reserves only stretch so far. That’s where private commodity trade finance makes the difference.
Why Energy and Metals Companies Are Turning to Private Trade Finance
Whether you're shipping crude, LNG, copper, aluminum, or steel, the capital requirements are massive. Inventory needs to be prepaid. Logistics must be locked in. Buyers demand deferred payment terms. And every gap between cargo readiness and cash receipt bleeds working capital.
Traditional bank lines are shrinking. Underwriting timelines are dragging. Meanwhile, private trade finance investors are stepping in—funding secured commodity flows based on contracts, shipments, warehouse receipts, and assigned payment flows.
How Private Commodity Trade Finance Works
Private trade finance funds and credit desks look at the underlying trade, not just your balance sheet. They fund:
- Pre-export financing against signed offtake agreements
- Inventory funding secured by warehouse receipts
- Receivables financing against energy and metals contracts
- Structured trade advances backed by cargo-in-transit or port storage
The capital is short-term, collateralized, and structured around the actual commodity movement—not speculative risk. Financely works with funds that specialize in these types of secured asset-backed trade structures inside and outside the U.S.
What You Need to Qualify for Private Trade Finance
Private trade finance investors are fast—but they’re not blind. To qualify, you'll need:
- Clean, verifiable purchase or offtake contracts
- Clear shipment schedules, delivery terms, and incoterms
- Warehouse receipts, bills of lading, or cargo insurance where applicable
- Credible end-buyers with confirmed payment flows
- Proper assignment structures or escrow mechanisms if needed
If the documentation is tight and the flow is real, funding can be deployed in as little as 2–4 weeks after file submission.
Need Commodity Trade Finance for Your Energy or Metals Deal?
Submit your contract and shipment details. Financely will structure the trade, place it with private credit desks, and move you toward funding without wasting time on dead-end bank applications.
Submit Your Deal Book a ConsultationCommodity Sectors We See Funded Right Now
Active private trade finance funding is flowing into:
- Crude oil and refined product shipments
- LNG and gas contracts
- Copper, aluminum, zinc, and nickel trades
- Steel, iron ore, and other industrial metals
- U.S. exports moving into Europe, LATAM, Africa, and Asia
Deal sizes from $2M to $50M+ are getting placed based on structure and counterparty quality.
The Bottom Line for U.S. Commodity Traders
Real commodity deals don’t wait for slow bank approvals. If you’ve secured supply, locked in a buyer, and need working capital to bridge the gap, private trade finance is the real-world solution. Financely structures and places U.S. energy and metals deals every week with funds actively looking to deploy capital into secured flows. Bring the contract. Bring the cargo. We'll help you secure the capital to move it.
Get Started With Us
Submit Your Deal & Receive a Proposal Within 1-3 Working Days
Submit your deal using our secure intake form, and receive a quote within 1-3 business days. Existing clients can connect with their relationship manager through our secure web portal.
All submissions are
promptly reviewed, and all communications are conducted through the intake form or the client portal for a seamless and secure process.
Thank you for considering working with us. A nominal fee of US$500 is required upon completion of each form. This fee covers the time and effort we invest in reviewing your submission and crafting a thorough proposal. We receive numerous inquiries and prioritize those that carry this fee, ensuring serious applicants receive prompt attention.
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