Need capital to close a real trade? Financely helps commodity traders access structured working capital solutions through senior, mezzanine, and junior lenders — or by issuing private notes for qualified deals.
Physical trade is a cash game. You buy before you sell. You load before you invoice. And you pay long before the end buyer clears funds. If you're a commodity trader, you already know the problem — traditional finance moves too slow, or not at all.
That's where working capital loans come in. And more importantly, that’s where Financely sits — between your deal and the capital required to close it.
What Is a Working Capital Loan for Commodity Trades?
A working capital loan bridges the liquidity gap between procurement and payment. Whether you’re buying crude, copper, fertilizer, or wheat — if your buyer pays net-30, net-60, or on delivery, you need capital to move.
The loan is structured around the deal — not your balance sheet. It’s repaid when your buyer settles or when the inventory is flipped.
How Financely Structures the Capital
We don’t just forward loan requests to banks. We build the capital stack around the trade mechanics and risk profile. Depending on deal size, buyer strength, and timeline, we’ll pull from senior, mezzanine, or junior capital sources across our lender base.
Senior Capital:
Lowest cost, collateral-backed, and typically funds the largest portion — up to 70–80% of eligible contract value.
Mezzanine Capital:
Subordinated but flexible. Useful when you need a top-up and margins allow for layered cost.
Junior Capital:
High-yield capital for opportunistic trades or final-mile funding — when speed matters more than price.
When We Issue Private Notes
For qualified transactions, we offer note issuance directly through our platform. This allows multiple lenders or funds to participate in a trade-specific vehicle. The note is structured, documented, and monitored — backed by the deal, not generic credit models.
Notes range from $500K to $25M+
Collateralized by receivables, inventory, or contracts
Distributed to real-money credit funds, family offices, and allocators
Use Case: $4.2M Grain Trade, 45-Day Buyer Terms
A trader secures a 20,000 MT grain order from an anchor buyer in East Africa. The buyer pays on delivery +30 days. Supplier requires 50% down and LC for the rest. We structure a $3.2M loan stack: $2.6M senior, $600K mezzanine. The facility is repaid from the buyer’s LC drawdown after delivery.
No equity raised. No margin left on the table. Trader retains full upside.
What You Need to Qualify
Signed purchase order or contract with end buyer
Supplier ready to ship or already holding goods
Defined timeline and exit (LC, confirmed invoice, offtake)
Margin that justifies cost of capital
What You Don’t Need
A flawless credit score
Personal guarantees
Years of audited financials
We fund deals — not dreams. If your trade is real, your paperwork is clean, and your buyer is credible, we can structure the financing.
Typical Terms for Working Capital Loans
Parameter
Range
Loan Amount
$500K to $25M+
Tenor
30 to 180 days
Advance Rate
70% to 90%
Structure
Loan or Note Issuance
Security
Receivables, contracts, warehouse receipts
Rate
1.5% to 3.5% monthly, depending on risk and tenor
We Work With Real Lenders
We only work with institutional capital and verified credit investors. No bullet trades. No fake monetization. Every deal is documented, tracked, and accountable. If you’ve been burned by smoke-and-mirrors lenders before, this is where you get clarity.
Need Working Capital for Your Next Deal?
We help real traders close real deals. Whether you need $500K for a shipment or $10M for a rolling portfolio, we’ll build the structure, issue the note (if needed), and match you with lenders who execute.
Submit Your Deal & Receive a Proposal Within 1-3 Working Days
Submit your deal using oursecure intake form, and receive a quotewithin 1-3 business days. Existing clients can connect with theirrelationship managerthrough oursecure web portal.
All submissions arepromptly 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.
Trade Finance
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.
Access 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.
Secure 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.
Financely 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.
Once 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.
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If you still have questions after visiting ourFAQandProcedurepages, we invite you to book a paid consultation for personalized guidance. A $250 USD fee applies per session.
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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.
Trade Finance
Letters of Credit, Standby LCs, Confirmations, Receivables Finance, and Inventory Lines with control.
LCs and Confirmations
SBLC and Guarantees
AR/AP and Supply Chain
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.
KYC and Source of Funds required. Engagements are best-efforts and subject to underwriting. Preference for operating companies with meaningful revenue.
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