Trade Finance Gap Financing Solutions
Close defined shortfalls in letters of credit, confirmations, receivables, and inventory cycles. Submit one file through CLOSE to receive a lender-grade memo, a term sheet comparison from qualified counterparties, and a dated plan to funding.
The Problem
Bank limits, country ceilings, and collateral frictions create funding gaps that delay shipments and strain suppliers. Common triggers are LC margin deficits, confirmation charges, usance tenor mismatches, and working capital spikes across storage and transit.
The Impact If You Wait
Missed laycans, downgraded supplier terms, higher landed costs, and delivery slippage. Cash conversion lengthens, covenant headroom narrows, and bank appetite weakens on the next cycle.
Solve It Through CLOSE
CLOSE matches qualified sponsors to capital that fills the shortfall with instruments that align to receivables, inventory, and shipment cadence. Intake and document classification are AI assisted with human credit sign off. Execution runs through regulated counterparties. Where required, transactions are conducted under a broker dealer chaperone.
Contract Evidence
Purchase orders or sales contracts with shipment dates, tolerances, Incoterms, and payment terms. Named obligors with concentrations disclosed.
Cash Conversion Map
DSO, DIO, and DPO by counterparty. Usance and grace matched to cash cycle. Borrowing base rules documented and tested.
Security And Controls
Title, warehouse receipts, AR assignments, collateral audits, and insurance. Clear verification rights and step in mechanics.
Capital Options To Close The Gap
| Instrument |
Use Case |
Tenor |
Security And Enhancements |
Typical Sizing |
| Contract Linked Working Capital |
Inventory and receivables tied to named buyers and shipment plan |
12 to 24 months revolving |
Warehouse receipts, AR assignment, eligibility and concentrations |
Up to 80 to 90 percent of eligible base |
| Mezzanine Behind Existing Facilities |
LC margin top ups and confirmation costs |
12 to 36 months |
Intercreditor, covenants, junior security or unsecured with tests |
5 to 20 percent of program size |
| Short Dated Bridge |
Receivable or LC draw proceeds as takeout |
3 to 9 months |
Assignment of proceeds, trust account, step in rights |
Event linked sizing against proceeds |
| Preferred Equity |
Equity shortfall to activate bank programs |
2 to 4 years |
Distribution waterfall, control protections, covenants |
10 to 25 percent of need |
Terms are indicative and depend on jurisdiction, obligor profile, collateral strength, and market conditions.
Risk And Bankability Signals
| Risk Theme |
Relevance |
Lender Takeaway |
| Obligor Quality |
Buyer ratings and payment history drive eligibility |
Named obligor lists and concentration limits are credit positive |
| Title And Possession |
Transfer points across storage and transit impact enforceability |
Independent collateral audits and clean warehouse receipts strengthen security |
| FX And Price Basis |
Mismatches create volatility in coverage |
Hedging policy and indexed pricing stabilize DSCR |
| Sanctions And Trade Controls |
Jurisdiction and routing can limit capacity |
Clear routing, compliance checks, and insurance improve bankability |
Coverage Metrics And Sizing
| Metric |
Definition |
Typical Threshold |
| Borrowing Base |
Eligible AR and inventory after haircuts and reserves |
Advance rates up to 80 to 90 percent subject to concentrations |
| Dilution And Disputes |
Credit notes, returns, and claims as percent of sales |
Low single digits with documented controls |
| Days In Stock And Sales |
DIO and DSO by product and buyer |
Aligned to facility limits and tenor |
| Coverage Ratios |
Cash flows to obligations including confirmations and fees |
Base case at or above 1.20x with downside tolerance |
Execution Workflow
1. Screening And Fit
Summary, buyer list, shipment plan, collateral map, and sponsor profile. Binary read in three business days from a complete file.
2. Indicative Terms
Structure, advance rates, tenor, pricing, covenants, and conditions precedent with a dated timetable.
3. Diligence And Credit
KYC and AML, collateral audits, legal checks, insurance, and intercreditor where relevant. Approvals tracked in the portal.
4. Documentation
Facility, security, assignments, accounts, and reporting schedules. E signature and checklist completion.
5. Funding Mechanics
Conditions precedent met. Draw mechanics aligned to shipments and receivables. Funds flow under counterparty procedures.
6. Monitoring
Borrowing base tests, covenant reporting, shipment tracking, and quarterly reviews inside CLOSE.
Submit Your Trade File On CLOSE
Provide sponsor details, contract evidence, shipment calendar, collateral, and target timetable. Receive indicative terms and a dated plan to funding.
Submit Your Deal on CLOSE
Financely Group provides advisory and arrangement services for professional counterparties through regulated partners. We are not a lender and we do not receive, hold, or transmit client funds. Participation is limited to accredited or professional counterparties where applicable. Transactions are executed through regulated institutions and, where required, under a broker dealer chaperone. All mandates are best efforts and subject to KYC, AML, sanctions, verification of materials, third party approvals, and market conditions. Minimum preferred transaction size is USD 10 million.