Oil And Gas Cargo Financing Term Sheet
Financely arranges and underwrites oil and gas cargo finance with regulated banks and private credit funds. We fund purchase, transit, and storage periods with tight control of title, documents, insurance, and proceeds. Bank internal fees are paid directly to the lending bank and are not in our fee scope. Our fees cover structuring and underwriting.
Funding Criteria
Eligibility
- Operating traders, refiners, distributors, and bunkering firms
- At least 2 audited or review level financial years
- Clear ownership and proven operations team
- Full KYC and AML clearance for principals and key counterparties
Facility Size And Tenor
- Program limits USD 10,000,000 to USD 250,000,000
- Single cargo 30 to 120 days door to door
- Program life 12 to 36 months with renewals
Equity And Advance Rates
- Sponsor equity per lifting 10% to 30%
- Advance on cargo under control 60% to 75% of cost
- Advance on receivables 70% to 85% with LC or insurance support
Eligible Products And Routes
Products
- Crude oil and condensate
- Diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, fuel oil, bitumen, base oils
- LPG and LNG subject to terminal and shipping controls
- No sanctioned grades or counterparties
Routes And Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP where workable
- Named load and discharge ports with berth history
- Approved shipowners and vetted charterers
- No restricted corridors and no sanctioned terminals
Facilities And Letters Of Credit We Arrange
Transactional Trade Finance
Funded purchase with repayment from sale proceeds. Revolving structure with per cargo approval and strict title control.
Borrowing Base And ABL
Revolver against eligible inventory in tanks and eligible receivables. Advance rates set by quality, location, and exits.
Import And Standby Letters Of Credit
Sight and usance LCs, UPAS structures, confirmation where needed. Standby LCs for performance or advance payment support under ISP98 or UCP 600.
Collateral, Title, And Control Framework
Title And Documents
- Full set of bills of lading or charter party bills where accepted
- Quantity and quality certificates from approved inspectors
- Terminal receipts, tank warrants, or pipeline tickets
- Assignment of sale contracts and receivables with notice to buyers
Control Mechanics
- Collateral management agreement with approved inspector
- No lift and no release without lender or agent countersignature
- Blocked collection account with daily sweeps
- Negative pledge and public perfection filings to prevent double pledge
Pricing And Costs
Bank Programs
- SOFR plus 300 to 600 basis points
- Confirmation and LC advising fees where applicable
- Utilization and non utilization charges by agreement
Private Credit Programs
- Fixed 11% to 17% per year depending on risk and control
- Arrangement 1.0% to 2.0% and exit where agreed
- Audit and collateral control at cost
Financely Fees
- Structuring and underwriting 1.0% to 2.5% of committed limits
- Non refundable and payable at mandate signing or at financial close
- Success fees may apply for private credit placements
- Bank internal fees are paid directly to the lending bank
Risk And Insurance Requirements
Insurance
- Cargo insurance at 110% of CIF value naming lender or loss payee
- P and I club cover and charter party clauses reviewed
- Where used, credit insurance with assignment to lender
Compliance
- Sanctions, export controls, and price cap compliance
- Vessel screening and AIS tracking during voyage
- No transshipment at sea unless preapproved with full documentation
Borrowing Base And Reserves
- Availability equals eligible inventory at advance rate plus eligible receivables at advance rate
- Reserves include price risk, basis risk, quality claim risk, concentration caps, country caps, and currency mismatch
- Hedging is required where price exposure exists beyond agreed limits
Underwriting And Closing Procedure
1
Intake And Screen
Sponsor provides contracts, voyage plan, terminal slots, vessel and product details, and requested limits. KYC and AML checks begin. Sanctions and corridor screen is completed.
2
Indicative Terms
We issue limits, advance rates, pricing bands, control points, insurance requirements, and document list. Borrower confirms acceptance and pays mandate fee.
3
Due Diligence
Data room opens. We review contracts, inspection protocols, terminal agreements, charter party, and historic performance. Field and terminal checks as required.
4
Documentation
Facility agreement, security over receivables and inventory, collateral management agreement, account control, and any intercreditor terms. LC wording aligned to underlying contracts.
5
Closing And First Draw
Conditions precedent satisfied. Insurance endorsements received. Title and control mechanics in place. First draw or first LC issuance proceeds. Proceeds flow through blocked accounts.
Request An Oil And Gas Cargo Finance Proposal
Share contract pack, voyage plan, terminal access, insurance setup, and target limits. We will reply with structure, advance rates, and a closing timeline.
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Financely acts as arranger and underwriter. Financely is not a bank and does not issue letters of credit. All transactions depend on due diligence, KYC and AML screening, sanctions compliance, insurance confirmation, credit approvals, collateral controls, and executed documentation. This term sheet is indicative and non binding.