Trade finance providers are critical partners for importers, exporters, and commodity traders who need working capital to bridge the gap between shipment and payment. Whether through structured trade finance, letters of credit, purchase order financing, or bank guarantees, we ensure that global trade flows without interruption. Our role is to underwrite transactions, structure credible facilities, and distribute deals to institutional lenders who have the mandate and liquidity to support them.
Trade finance is the use of financial instruments and credit arrangements to fund international and domestic trade flows. Providers arrange facilities that ensure exporters receive payment, importers access working capital, and commodity traders leverage balance sheets without immobilizing liquidity.
Typical solutions include letters of credit, bank guarantees, structured trade finance facilities, supply chain financing, and purchase order financing. The instruments protect counterparties, improve cash flow, and reduce counterparty risk while enabling deals that would otherwise stall.
We arrange standby and documentary letters of credit from rated banks. LCs provide payment assurance to exporters and unlock supplier trust for importers.
Bid bonds, performance guarantees, and payment guarantees issued by banks in support of trade and project obligations. Essential for contractors and exporters entering new markets.
Funding secured against confirmed purchase orders. Provides liquidity to complete production or shipment before payment is received.
Tailored financing facilities secured by commodities, receivables, or contracts. Used by commodity houses, agri-traders, and manufacturers with cross-border flows.
Solutions for corporates to extend supplier payment terms without harming supplier liquidity. Improves working capital and strengthens relationships.
Facilities secured by metals, energy, and agricultural commodities, enabling traders to move bulk cargoes and manage price volatility with financing support.
Trade finance is universal, but each industry requires a different structuring approach. Our network supports transactions across commodities, energy, and industrial supply chains.
Oil and refined products, base and precious metals, agricultural produce, and fertilizers.
Working capital and LC issuance for raw material imports and finished goods exports.
Performance guarantees, bid bonds, and LC support for international contractors.
| Instrument | Size Range | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Letter of Credit | $5M – $200M | Payment security for exporters, trust for suppliers |
| Bank Guarantee | $1M – $150M | Performance, bid, and payment obligations |
| Purchase Order Financing | $1M – $50M | Liquidity to fulfill large purchase orders |
| Structured Trade Finance | $10M – $500M+ | Commodity-backed and contract-driven financing |
| Supply Chain Finance | $5M – $100M | Supplier payments and corporate working capital |
Client retains us with a mandate fee. We scope requirements, review documents, and confirm eligibility.
We analyze the transaction, collateral, contracts, and counterparty risk. We prepare a term sheet and data package.
We run a term sheet auction within our lender base, engaging institutions that already have forward-flow capacity.
We coordinate between lender, client, trustee, and administrator until documentation is signed and funds or instruments are issued.
$75M letter of credit facility issued to a metals trader importing copper concentrate into Europe, secured against receivables and cargo.
$12M purchase order financing for a manufacturer supplying automotive parts to a Tier 1 OEM under a confirmed order book.
$30M performance guarantee provided to an EPC contractor bidding for a power project in Asia, backed by a top-tier bank.
Traditional banks often restrict trade finance to existing clients with strong balance sheets. Independent trade finance providers fill the gap by arranging facilities from a broader lender network. The advantage is speed, flexibility, and willingness to fund emerging-market or higher-risk flows, provided structures are bankable and collateralized.
Purchase order financing provides liquidity to suppliers and manufacturers who receive large confirmed orders but lack the cash flow to fulfill them. Trade finance providers fund production and logistics, with repayment upon delivery and payment by the buyer.
Structured trade finance facilities use receivables, inventory, or commodities as collateral to support larger flows. They are widely used in commodity trading, energy shipments, and agricultural exports. These structures reduce lender risk while giving traders the leverage to scale.
Ready to secure trade finance solutions from letters of credit to structured facilities? Our team has arranged mandates across 12 countries, with deal sizes ranging from $5 million to $500 million+. Retainers start at $25,000 with success fees agreed per mandate.
Request a ProposalOur mandates typically begin at $5 million. Smaller deals may not be cost effective given underwriting and legal expenses.
No. We operate on a best-efforts basis. We underwrite, distribute, and manage a structured auction process with our lenders.
We charge a non-refundable retainer starting at $25,000 and a success fee at closing. Success fees vary depending on the instrument and complexity.
On average, 6–10 weeks from engagement to closing, depending on document readiness, counterparty diligence, and jurisdiction.
Corporate documents, financial statements, purchase contracts, collateral schedules, and KYC/AML records. Specific requirements depend on the facility.
We focus on companies with proven revenues or strong contractual flows. Pre-revenue companies are generally not suitable for trade finance facilities.
Financely is an advisory and placement firm. We are not a direct lender. All financings are subject to due diligence, lender approval, and executed documentation. Fees are payable upon engagement and closing as specified in the mandate letter.
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.
All submissions are
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.
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.
Submit a RequestAccess 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.
Submit a RequestSecure 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.
Submit a RequestFinancely 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.
Submit a RequestOnce 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 pages for more information.
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.
Financely and its affiliates are not registered as securities broker-dealers and do not execute securities transactions or hold client funds or securities. When a mandate involves the purchase or sale of securities and a registered intermediary is required, any orders are introduced to and executed by one or more independent U.S. broker-dealers registered with the SEC and FINRA. Those broker-dealers are solely responsible for trade execution, custody, and related regulatory obligations. Nothing in this material constitutes an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any security or to engage in any specific transaction. Before engaging Financely Group LLC, Ashford Capital Advisory LLC, or any affiliate, you are responsible for confirming that such engagement complies with your own legal, regulatory, tax, and other requirements. In the United States, certain advisory activities may be conducted in reliance on exemptions available under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, including the “foreign private adviser” exemption where applicable. Our services and regulatory status may vary by jurisdiction and by transaction type.
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