Top Private Lenders for Trade Finance in the USA (2025 Edition)
Trade finance in the United States is no longer bank only. Private lenders, credit funds, and fintech platforms now fund a large share of importer and exporter needs. They move faster, accept structured risk, and care about collateral, contracts, and performance.
The best outcome comes from a precise match between your deal and a lender’s mandate. Speed is real when documents are clean, risks are known, and the counterparty is credible.
Why Companies Choose Private Lenders
- Speed:
approvals in days, not weeks.
- Structure:
flexible documentation and payment terms when risk is controlled.
- Risk focus:
collateral, performance, and contracts matter more than headline size.
Top Private Trade Finance Lenders Active in the U.S. (2025)
1) LSQ
Platform for invoice and supply chain finance to U.S. businesses. Uses data-driven underwriting to accelerate working capital for growing firms.
2) White Oak Global Advisors
Private credit manager with asset-based lending programs including receivables and inventory. Strong presence across manufacturing and logistics.
3) Tradewind Finance
Global receivables and supply chain finance provider serving exporters and cross-border flows. Experienced in textiles, chemicals, and FMCG.
4) Liquid Capital
Focus on small and mid-market clients with AR factoring, purchase order finance, and trade credit lines across North America.
5) Forte Global
Short-term structured trade facilities, including SBLC-supported structures for traders and logistics-linked transactions.
6) Marco Financial
Miami-based fintech lender focused on Latin American exporters that sell into the U.S., with receivables factoring and export finance.
7) BlueVine
Popular with SMBs for invoice finance and short-term working capital. Useful for companies under roughly 10 million dollars in revenue.
Where Financely Fits In
Financely is a placement and structuring partner. We package your file to lender standards, confirm eligibility, and run a focused process with private credit funds and non-bank trade finance providers. We work through regulated partners and avoid long broker chains.
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What to Expect From a Private Trade Finance Deal
| Item |
Typical Range |
Notes |
| Facility Size |
500,000 dollars to 50 million dollars or more |
Larger tickets require stronger controls and track record. |
| Tenor |
30 to 180 days, with renewal options |
Aligned to shipment, collection, or production cycles. |
| Collateral |
Inventory, receivables, contracts, SBLCs |
Perfection and control are non-negotiable. |
| Cost |
About 1% to 3% per month |
Depends on risk, structure, and monitoring. |
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Informational only and not an endorsement of any specific lender. Financely acts as arranger and advisor through regulated partners. Any financing is subject to underwriting, KYC, AML, sanctions screening, legal documentation, and approvals by lending counterparties.