Verifiable Bank Proof of Funds for Trade, Projects, and Acquisitions
Many high-value transactions—including commodity trades, infrastructure projects, and company acquisitions—require the buyer or sponsor to show verifiable proof of funds (POF). But what qualifies as real? Most POF documents floating around are unauthenticated, unverifiable, or outright fake. Financely works with regulated institutions to structure compliant POFs backed by actual balances or committed capital—so counterparties take you seriously.
What Counts as Verifiable Proof of Funds?
A verifiable POF is a document issued or confirmed by a licensed financial institution showing that cleared, liquid funds are available and dedicated to a specific transaction. It must be independently verifiable—typically via SWIFT, bank callback, or fiduciary agreement.
| Format |
Description |
Verification |
| SWIFT MT799 |
Authenticated bank-to-bank readiness message |
Verified via recipient bank |
| Bank Balance Letter |
Signed letter on bank letterhead with contact info |
Call-back confirmation or email trace |
| Escrow or Trust Confirmation |
Funds held by law firm or fiduciary with restricted purpose |
Escrow agreement and settlement terms |
When Do You Need a POF?
- Trade Transactions:
In CIF or FOB deals, sellers often require proof that the buyer can pay before shipment or issuance of documents.
- Project Finance:
Sponsors are expected to demonstrate cash contributions or equity readiness before debt is underwritten.
- Business Acquisitions:
Sellers and M&A advisors will not engage seriously without confirmation that the buyer has liquidity or funding commitments.
- SBLC or BG Issuance:
Banks require POF before issuing guarantees, especially when working with new clients.
- Joint Ventures:
Capital calls may be conditioned on verifiable pre-funding or escrow confirmation.
What’s Not Verifiable?
Some documents look official but have no value in actual transactions:
- Leased or Rented POFs:
These don’t exist legally. Banks don’t lease deposits or proof documents.
- PDF Screenshots or JPEGs:
Static images or scanned “statements” without authentication can’t be validated.
- Letters Without Contact Info:
Any document without a verifiable issuer—preferably a regulated entity—is likely to be ignored.
Warning:
If someone offers a “leased POF” with no underwriting, no compliance, and no verified transaction—walk away. These are often part of advance-fee fraud schemes.
How Financely Delivers Real POFs
Financely is not a bank—but we partner with financial institutions that issue verifiable POFs for valid commercial transactions. We first structure the deal, assess credit or equity support, and then arrange the appropriate documentation based on your use case.
- Escrow-Based POF:
You deposit capital into an escrow account; a fiduciary confirmation is issued under controlled terms.
- Private Credit–Backed POF:
We secure a conditional capital commitment from a private lender, then arrange a formal balance letter reflecting readiness.
- Integrated Deal POF:
For project or M&A clients, POF is issued once documents are signed and staged capital is ready to deploy.
Fee Structure & Delivery Timelines
| Structure |
Fees |
Timing |
Format |
| Escrow Confirmation |
From USD 10,000 |
2–5 business days |
Bank letter or trust confirmation |
| Private Credit POF |
USD 15,000–25,000 |
5–10 business days |
Bank letter or MT799 |
| Integrated M&A / Project |
Included in mandate retainer |
Aligned with deal timeline |
Bank letter or SWIFT |
How Our Platform Works
Financely acts as your structuring partner—not just a document arranger. We run internal checks, identify compliant pathways, and deliver POF through institutional partners who stand behind the paper.
- Step 1 – Submit Your Transaction:
Provide summary documents via our RFQ form.
- Step 2 – Internal Review:
We assess collateral, documentation, and issuer appetite.
- Step 3 – Underwriting & Matching:
Financely structures the terms and introduces a regulated counterparty.
- Step 4 – Issuance:
Funds are placed, compliance is completed, and the POF is issued directly.
Whether you're acquiring a business, closing a trade deal, or raising capital for a project—if a bankable proof of funds is holding you back, we can structure and deliver the real thing. No templates. No recycled PDFs. Just regulated financial backing for real transactions.
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Financely Group is a capital advisory firm. We do not issue financial instruments directly. All POF arrangements are subject to transaction screening, underwriting, and compliance by third-party institutions. We do not offer leased instruments, monetization of unbacked paper, or advance-fee-based commitments without substantiated deals.