| Instrument | Where it fits | Typical amount | Rules & wording |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-demand Bank Guarantee | Most public tenders and SOEs | 1–2% of bid price, sometimes capped | URDG 758, beneficiary text mirrored word-for-word |
| Standby LC (Tender SBLC) | Where SBLCs are allowed by the RfT | Aligned with bid bond percentage | ISP98 or UCP600, clean on-demand drawing |
| Surety Bond (select markets) | Private tenders that accept surety | As required by tender docs | Local surety forms, on-demand wording preferred |
1–2% of bid value or per tender cap. Valid through bid period plus buffer, often 28–60 days. Extensions available on request.
Issuance fee plus a time-based guarantee commission. Amendment or extension fees apply. Courier or portal fees if originals or e-bonds are required.
Swift MT760 for SBLCs or original paper with wet signature and seal for bank guarantees. e-Guarantee where the portal accepts it.
We mirror the required tender text, confirm rules, and validate beneficiary details. Quick pass or fix list.
KYC, counter-indemnity, margin level, and fees set. Delivery mode agreed, paper or Swift.
Issuer releases draft for your check. We match every line to the tender. Final sign-off in writing.
Original issued and couriered, portal upload completed, or MT760 sent. Amendments handled as needed.
An on-demand undertaking by a bank or issuer to pay the beneficiary if the bidder withdraws, alters terms, or fails to sign when awarded.
Is a standby LC acceptable?Yes where the RfT states bank guarantee or standby LC. We use ISP98 wording for clean claims.
How fast can you issue?Draft same day after KYC. Issue once counter-indemnity, collateral, and fees are in place.
No. There is always margin, a back-to-back SBLC, or equivalent security. If someone says otherwise, they will not deliver.
What happens on claim?Issuer pays if the claim meets the wording. Your counter-indemnity is called and margin is applied. Keep wording tight and performance aligned.
Can fees be refunded if you lose the bid?No. Fees cover credit, drafting, and issuance work. We can cancel the bond after its purpose ends.
Share the RfT annex or sample form, beneficiary details, amount, expiry, and delivery mode. We will respond with terms, draft wording, and a checklist to issue on time.
Request Tender GuaranteeWe act as an arranger on a best efforts basis through regulated partners. Eligibility depends on KYC and AML, sanctions screening, legal review of wording, and approval by capital partners. Nothing here is a commitment to issue.
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.
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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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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.
Financely advises growth-focused businesses on accessing capital by introducing their opportunities to professional investors. Financely is not a securities broker or dealer. Where appropriate, engagements are coordinated with regulated broker-dealers, investment banks, legal counsel, and other specialists.
Financely does not solicit, offer, or accept orders to buy or sell securities and makes no assurance regarding capital-raising outcomes.
Services are strictly business-to-business. Financely does not provide personal finance, consumer credit, or retail advisory services.
Advisory services are reserved for post-revenue companies that recognize the time and resources required for professional underwriting.
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.
Letters of Credit, Standby LCs, Confirmations, Receivables Finance, and Inventory Lines with control.
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.
Limited or non-recourse structures for energy and infrastructure with lender-ready materials.
Funding solutions aligned to project cash flows with credible covenants and conditions to reach notice to proceed.
Advance the file to termable status. Submit the RFQ so we can underwrite and secure funding.
Debt and Preferred solutions anchored on cash flow, Quality of Earnings, and clear closing mechanics.
Funding across senior, unitranche, and preferred to match stable cash flows and acquisition timelines.
Get financed on workable terms for closing. Submit the RFQ to start underwriting.
Acquisition, development, bridge, and refinance with lender-ready packs and third-party reports managed.
Funding calibrated to DSCR, leverage, and tenancy with terms designed to close.
Move to a financeable package. Submit the RFQ to initiate underwriting for funding.
KYC and Source of Funds required. Engagements are best-efforts and subject to underwriting. Preference for operating companies with meaningful revenue. See our FAQ and Procedure.
Financely Inc. (“Financely”) provides corporate-finance advice and is wholly owned by Aurora Bay Trust, a trust formed under Bahamian law, together with its authorized affiliates. Depending on deal structure, jurisdiction, and local rules, engagements may be carried out through Financely Group LLC, a non-deposit-taking, non-banking financial company; Ashford Capital Advisory LLC; or another related entity.
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