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Export Financing & Trade Finance

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What Is It
What is export financing?

Export financing provides working capital and payment security for businesses selling internationally. It covers pre-shipment costs — materials, labor and freight — plus post-shipment gaps while waiting for payment on open-account terms.

Tools include export working capital loans, letters of credit, export factoring and EXIM Bank-backed programs. Through BidMyCapital you can compare export financing and trade finance options from multiple lenders.

How It Works
How export financing works
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Win the export order

Secure an international order or contract from a buyer.

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Fund production & shipping

Working capital covers materials, labor and freight to deliver.

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Get paid without the wait

Letters of credit and factoring de-risk payment and release cash.

Costs
Export financing costs

Export working capital loans are typically priced at prime-plus rates with EXIM guaranteeing up to 90% for qualified lenders. Letters of credit and factoring carry fees as a percentage of the transaction, often 0.5% to 3% depending on structure and buyer risk.

Eligibility
Export financing requirements

Export experience

A track record of international sales strengthens approval.

Exportable goods or services

U.S.-origin products or services sold to foreign buyers.

Order or contract documentation

Confirmed purchase orders and pro-forma invoices.

EXIM eligibility for backstop

EXIM Bank support can open working capital for smaller exporters.

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is export financing?

Capital and payment tools that help exporters fund production and protect against the payment risk and delays of selling internationally.

What is trade finance?

The umbrella term for financing international trade — including letters of credit, guarantees, working capital and factoring used to move goods across borders.

What is an EXIM Bank loan?

EXIM Bank is the U.S. export credit agency. It guarantees export working capital loans and credit insurance, making it easier for private lenders to fund exporters.

How does a letter of credit financing work?

A bank guarantees payment to you when you present shipping documents. The letter can also be financed, giving you cash against the guaranteed receivable.

Can exporters use invoice factoring?

Yes. Export factoring advances against your international receivables, though some exporters combine it with credit insurance to manage buyer risk.

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