Frequently Asked Questions & Glossary

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FAQ - Trade & Project Finance Advisory | Financely
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Financely a Bank or Broker-Dealer?
No. Financely is a FinTech advisory platform connecting operating companies, SMEs, and project developers with licensed service providers, institutional lenders, and private capital sources. We facilitate transactions starting at $10 million USD.
Who manages and executes my transaction?
Each transaction is assigned a dedicated team of credit analysts, trade finance professionals, legal counsel, and project finance advisors. Teams are mobilized within 2 business days for standard engagements or up to 2 weeks for more complex structures.
What is your financing process?
Our 4-Step Capital Roadmap:
  • Step 1 – Intake & Documentation: Submit project or corporate documentation for initial platform structuring.
  • Step 2 – Underwriting & Analysis: Comprehensive risk and viability review using proprietary underwriting models and AI-assisted analytics.
  • Step 3 – Capital Matching: Qualified opportunities are matched with pre-vetted lenders and investors. Negotiations commence.
  • Step 4 – Term Sheet & Closing: Final due diligence, compliance reviews, and transaction settlement are completed.
What documentation is typically required?
  • Comprehensive project or transaction summary
  • Audited financial statements (or management accounts if unavailable)
  • Corporate profiles and shareholder disclosures
  • Contracts, title deeds, collateral evidence, or revenue agreements
Our team will advise you precisely on what is essential for underwriting.
What are Financely’s service fees?
  • Trade Finance Document Preparation: $15,000
  • Project Finance Document Preparation: $15,000
  • Trade Finance Underwriting: $58,500 + 1.25% success fee on funded amounts
  • Project Finance Underwriting: $58,500 + 1.25% success fee on funded amounts
Success fees are paid by lenders or investors, not clients.
What is your refund policy?
Should no lender or investor introductions occur within 90 days of final documentation submission, Financely will refund all underwriting and distribution fees, subject to a minimum transaction size of $10 million USD.
What is the expected timeline from start to funding?
  • Trade Finance: 30–60 days
  • Commercial Real Estate: 60–120 days
  • Project Finance: 3–6 months
Timelines vary based on transaction complexity, client responsiveness, and third-party due diligence requirements.
Is Financely involved in negotiating my financing terms?
No. Financely provides advisory and distribution services only. Clients negotiate final terms directly with capital providers, supported by their own legal counsel. Upon request, we can recommend legal counsel, SPV establishment services, trustees, and custodial solutions via our partner network.
Can Financely introduce multiple lenders or investors for one transaction?
Yes. Many transactions receive multiple offers. Clients retain full discretion to evaluate and select the most suitable terms after independent review with legal and financial advisors.
What happens if my documentation is incomplete?
Financely can commence preliminary underwriting based on partial information. However, a complete documentation set is required before presenting the opportunity to lenders or investors. Missing elements will be identified early to avoid delays.
How do I start the process?
Submit your project through our intake form. You can also review our full procedure to understand the next steps. A $500 USD upfront fee covers initial review, basic structuring, and quote preparation.
Disclaimer: Financely is not a broker-dealer or registered investment advisor. We do not manage investor funds, provide investment advice, or negotiate securities. Success fees are paid directly by lenders or investors, not by clients. Independent legal and financial advice is strongly recommended before entering any transaction.