Structured Trade Finance Explained: Innovative Funding for Complex Deals
Structured Trade Finance Explained: Innovative Funding for Complex Deals
Structured Trade Finance Explained: Innovative Funding for Complex Deals
What is structured trade finance? Structured trade finance refers to customized financial solutions used to fund complex or cross-border transactions, especially in high-risk or commodity-based deals. It relies on transaction assets—not just balance sheets—for security.
Not every deal fits inside a standard loan package. Some trade transactions involve multiple parties, jurisdictions, assets in transit, or delayed receivables. That’s where structured trade finance comes in—a flexible, secured funding method tailored around the actual flow of the transaction.
How Structured Trade Finance Works
Structured trade finance is built around the transaction—not just the borrower’s balance sheet. Instead of asking for hard collateral, lenders secure repayment from the underlying assets and cash flows of the deal itself. This might include purchase contracts, shipping documents, insurance policies, or future receivables.
What Makes It “Structured”
Security is taken over the goods, warehouse receipts, or confirmed purchase orders
Funds may be released in tranches based on milestones or document submission
The structure may include escrow accounts, assignment of proceeds, or performance clauses
It’s typically non-recourse or limited-recourse—meaning the lender is repaid from the deal, not the sponsor
When Structured Trade Finance Makes Sense
This model works well when the borrower has:
A strong deal in hand, but limited liquidity
Inventory or receivables that can be pledged
Contracts with buyers but needs cash to fulfill them
Complex or cross-border deals that banks consider high-risk
Use Cases We See Frequently
Commodity traders needing financing against confirmed offtake contracts
Agri-exporters delivering under CIF or FOB terms with delayed payments
Energy companies moving cargo or delivering structured supply chains
Manufacturers financing production based on LC-backed orders
How Financely Helps
We structure and execute real deals—fast. We work with private credit providers, SPV issuers, and institutional lenders who understand complex trade. Whether you're managing commodity flows, import/export transactions, or multi-country logistics—we help structure the deal, secure funding, and underwrite execution.
We also work with warehouse operators, logistics providers, and insurers to ensure deals are verifiable and bankable from day one.
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We help clients design and close structured transactions through credible institutions. Real contracts. Real assets. Real capital.
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Trade Finance
Tap into solutions like letters of credit, bank guarantees, and payment facilitation. We address
the challenge of global transaction risk through structured strategies that foster cross-border
growth. Complete the form to unlock streamlined funding aligned with your commercial objectives.
Access non-recourse funding for infrastructure, renewable energy, or other capital-intensive
ventures. We mitigate capital constraints by isolating project assets and focusing on risk
management. Provide your details to receive a structure that drives growth and maximizes returns.
Secure financing for business or real estate acquisitions. We ease transaction hurdles by
reviewing cash flow, synergy opportunities, and exit plans. Complete the form for a customized
proposal that supports your strategic investment objectives.
Financely assists banks facing Basel III pressures by distributing trade finance deals and
providing collateral for letters of credit. We reduce capital burdens while preserving client
relationships and fostering service expansion. Submit your request to optimize your trade finance
offerings.
Once we receive your submission, our team will review your information to determine feasibility. If
eligible, you will receive a proposal or term sheet within 1–3 business days. Visit our FAQ
and Procedure
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Disclaimer:
Financely provides financing based on due diligence and feasibility.
Approval is not guaranteed, and past performance does not predict future outcomes. All terms are
subject to review. Financely primarily assists with structuring and distribution. Qualified parties
carry out the project if the client approves the proposal.
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All mandates start with an RFQ. We review submissions, issue a brief Go/No-Go memo, and where bankable, release a Term Sheet that leads to funding. We arrange capital across Senior Secured, Unitranche, Second Lien/Mezzanine, Preferred Equity, and Gap Solutions. We do not process deals by email or chat.
Trade Finance
Letters of Credit, Standby LCs, Confirmations, Receivables Finance, and Inventory Lines with control.
LCs and Confirmations
SBLC and Guarantees
AR/AP and Supply Chain
Funding arranged for trade flows with instruments sized to your cycle and aligned to delivery and settlement.
Move forward to secure working capital and keep goods moving. Submit the RFQ to start underwriting for funding.
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