Trade & Commodity Finance Bridge Funding

Trade & Commodity Finance Bridge Funding

This service is designed for established traders and import or export companies that already work with banks or specialist financiers and need additional capacity for specific contracts or seasonal peaks. The focus is on incremental, secured working capital for documented trade flows, not on first time facilities or unsecured liquidity.

Typical use cases include a new offtake contract that exceeds existing limits, a concentration issue within current lines, or a short term requirement to bridge receivables and inventory during periods of increased volume. The objective is a clearly structured bridge or top up facility that fits within your broader banking and risk framework.

Bridge and top up funding for active trade and commodity flows, usually in the USD 3m to 30m incremental range. Engagement fees from USD 25,000, with a success fee on incremental committed facilities. Work begins only once the engagement fee is received by bank transfer.

Client Profile And Eligible Situations

Typical Clients

  • Mid sized traders and import or export companies with annual turnover usually above USD 50m.
  • Existing lines in place such as LCs, SBLCs, borrowing base facilities, invoice discounting, or receivables finance.
  • Documented trade flows in commodities such as petroleum products, metals, agri, chemicals, or similar sectors.
  • Audited or reviewed financial statements, internal reporting, and clear visibility on positions and counterparties.
  • Incremental facility requirement in support of specific contracts, new counterparties, or seasonal volume increases.

Outside Scope For This Mandate

  • Start up entities without trading history, audited accounts, or established banking relationships.
  • Requests for unsecured facilities with no collateral, no defined transaction, or no clear source of repayment.
  • Situations where basic compliance, documentation, or KYC information cannot be provided in a timely manner.
  • One off speculative trades that do not align with the client’s normal business or risk appetite.
  • Cases where existing lender covenants would clearly be breached by a new bridge or top up facility.

Mandate Scope, Deliverables, And Process

The mandate is structured to give potential lenders and investors a clear picture of the flows, collateral, and controls behind your incremental funding requirement. The work is focused on a defined set of trade contracts and on matching those flows with capital that understands structured trade risk.

  • Review of existing facilities, recent management information, key contracts, and counterparties related to the target flows.
  • Analysis of the trade cycle, including purchase terms, logistics, storage, hedging where relevant, and receivables profile.
  • Design of a proposed bridge or top up facility, including instrument type, tenor, security package, and monitoring expectations.
  • Preparation of a concise lender pack that presents the structure, portfolio metrics, and key risk mitigants in a format credit teams expect.
  • Targeted approaches to a defined list of banks, funds, and private credit providers active in trade and commodity finance in the relevant regions.
  • Support through the indication and term sheet stage so that commercial terms remain aligned with the agreed structure.

The process typically follows five stages: engagement and initial information request, analysis and structuring, preparation of materials, market soundings, and negotiation of term sheets with interested parties.

Facility Parameters, Pricing, And Engagement Terms

The parameters below describe the usual size and pricing for this type of mandate. Specific outcomes depend on the risk profile of the flows, the strength of the client, and the appetite of individual lenders.

  • Incremental facility size: usually between USD 3m and 30m, either as a stand alone line or as a participation alongside existing lenders.
  • Typical tenor: short to medium term, matched to the underlying trade cycle and existing facility maturities.
  • Collateral expectations: combination of title over goods, receivables, collection accounts, and corporate support where appropriate.
  • Client scale: this mandate is generally best suited to clients with minimum annual turnover of around USD 50m.
  • Engagement fee: from USD 25,000, usually ranging up to USD 40,000 for more complex or larger mandates.
  • Success fee: 1 to 2 percent on incremental committed limits provided by lenders or investors introduced under this mandate.
  • Payment method: bank transfer only, against invoice, with work commencing after the engagement fee is received.
  • Refunds: the engagement fee is not refundable once analysis and structuring work has started.

Start A Trade & Commodity Bridge Funding Mandate

If your company already manages active trade flows and you need additional structured capacity for specific contracts or seasonal demand, you can initiate a mandate on the terms above. The engagement is focused on one set of flows and aims to produce a well defined proposal that can be assessed by specialist lenders.

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Trade & Commodity Bridge Funding: FAQ

Can this mandate support a first time trade finance facility
This mandate is intended for clients that already have a basic banking relationship and some form of trade finance line in place. It is primarily used to secure incremental capacity for defined flows rather than to establish a first ever facility. In selected situations, it may help refine the case for a new lender, but a complete absence of history makes that more challenging.
Do you only work with certain commodities or sectors
Many mandates involve petroleum products, metals, agri commodities, and chemicals, because these sectors have established trade finance markets and clear documentation standards. Other products can be considered, provided there is sufficient liquidity, a transparent pricing framework, and suitable collateral and controls around the flows.
Is there any guarantee that the incremental facility will be approved
No. All funding decisions are made by the banks and investors that review the transaction. The mandate focuses on presenting a clear structure, credible information, and a risk profile that can be assessed by trade credit committees. Appetite and pricing remain with the individual lending institutions.
Can this service be provided without an engagement fee or on a success only basis
The mandate includes detailed analysis and preparation of a credit pack, which requires time and specialist resources. For that reason, an engagement fee is always charged and is not contingent. Success fees apply in addition when incremental facilities are committed as a result of the process.
How long does a typical trade bridge mandate take from engagement to term sheet
Timelines depend on the quality of information provided, the complexity of the trade flows, and the internal processes of each lender. As a broad indication, it is reasonable to expect several weeks for analysis, preparation, and initial feedback, and several additional weeks to move from indications to detailed term sheets and documentation.

Disclaimer: This page describes a paid mandate for trade and commodity bridge funding. It does not constitute an offer of securities, a commitment to provide financing, or a distribution of any investment product. Any facility is subject to independent credit approval, KYC, AML, sanctions screening, legal documentation, perfected security where applicable, and the risk and capacity assessments of third party lenders and investors. Financely operates as an arranger through regulated partners and does not act as a bank, broker dealer or fund manager.

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