Documentary Letter of Credit Issuance | Financely

Documentary Letter of Credit Issuance

Fast, reliable DLC issuance for import–export financing. Financely underwrites your documentary letter of credit, issues it through our lender network, and handles SPV setup. Costs start at $9,950.

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Our DLC Services

LC Structuring

Tailored documentary letter of credit frameworks to match buyer–seller terms and mitigate risk.

Credit Underwriting

Thorough risk analysis of the applicant, buyer creditworthiness, and transaction specifics.

Lender Placement

Distribute your DLC through our private-credit lender network for competitive margin rates.

SPV Setup & Admin

We establish and manage special-purpose vehicles to isolate assets and streamline issuance.

Why Choose Financely

Rapid Turnaround

Receive a term sheet within 72 hours; DLC issued in as few as 10–14 business days.

Deep Lender Network

Access private-credit desks specializing in short-term, self-liquidating trade assets.

Transparent Fees

Flat issuance fee starting at $9,950 USD; any additional costs disclosed upfront.

SPV Expertise

End-to-end SPV creation and administration—no hidden costs, full compliance.

How It Works

1. Submit Request

Provide transaction details, applicant info, and beneficiary data for DLC issuance.

2. Underwriting

We assess credit risk, review compliance, and structure the optimal LC framework.

3. Term Sheet

Receive our offer—covering fees, advance amount, and repayment schedule.

4. Issuance & Placement

We issue the documentary letter of credit and place it with our lender network.

5. SPV Setup

Establish and manage the SPV to hold the LC until maturity and ensure clean repayment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What DLC values do you handle?
We issue documentary letters of credit from $100,000 up to $10 million. Custom programs are available for larger transactions.
How quickly is the DLC issued?
Typical issuance timeline is 10–14 business days after term sheet acceptance, depending on jurisdiction and complexity.
What are the fees?
Our flat issuance fee starts at $9,950 USD. Additional fees may apply for bespoke structuring, SPV setup, and multi-jurisdiction deals.

Our Team

Appointed directly by the owners, this team serves as the operational core of Financely. They manage active mandates, oversee outsourced specialists, and ensure every transaction moves forward with clarity and speed. With collective experience spanning investment banking, credit structuring, legal execution, and investor relations, they bring institutional discipline to every deal we touch.

Pascal Meier

Onboarding & Resourcing Lead

Coralie Dubois, Financely

Coralie Dubois

Director

Jason Leung Financely

Jason Leung

Head of Credit & Structuring

Lucas Reinhardt Financely

Lucas Reinhardt

IR & Distribution