Borrowing Base Facilities
Revolving credit supported by eligible inventory and receivables.
Trade Finance Lender Introductions & Placement
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Trade Finance Advisory and Placement
Introductions to Trade Finance Lenders
Financely helps established companies secure trade finance through banks and specialist non-bank lenders.
We structure and place financing for importers, exporters and physical commodity traders. Manufacturers and distributors with recurring trade flows can also qualify.
Our team reviews the transaction before lender outreach begins. We structure the facility and prepare the lender package. We then approach institutions whose credit mandate fits the transaction.
Access Banks and Specialist Trade Finance Lenders
Submit the company and underlying commercial transaction. Financely assesses the financing requirement and determines the appropriate facility structure.
Qualified mandates proceed into targeted lender placement.
Submit a Financing RequestWho We Serve
- Importers financing supplier payments and inventory
- Exporters financing production and deferred receivables
- Physical commodity traders financing contracted trades
- Manufacturers financing raw materials and working capital
- Distributors requiring revolving trade facilities
- Established trading companies seeking larger credit lines
Typical mandate:
Structured trade placement generally focuses on financing requirements or recurring trade programs from approximately USD 5 million.
Trade Finance Solutions
Select the financing structure that matches your transaction and working-capital cycle.
Trade Finance Bridge Loans
Short-duration capital for supplier payments and settlement gaps.
Revolving Trade Finance
Reusable financing for recurring imports and exports.
Inventory & Receivables Finance
Working capital supported by eligible goods and receivables.
Physical Commodity Funding
Structured funding for documented physical commodity trades.
Letter of Credit Discounting
Liquidity against qualifying documentary LC payment obligations.
Which Trade Finance Lenders Do We Approach?
| Capital Provider | Typical Financing |
|---|---|
| Commercial Banks | Documentary LC facilities, trade loans and revolving credit. |
| Trade Finance Banks | Import finance and cross-border documentary facilities. |
| Private Credit Funds | Structured working capital and short-duration trade facilities. |
| Commodity Finance Lenders | Physical commodity trades, inventory and borrowing bases. |
| Asset-Based Lenders | Facilities supported by receivables and inventory. |
How We Place Your Transaction
1
Underwrite
Review the company and underlying trade.
2
Structure
Design the appropriate financing facility.
3
Package
Prepare the transaction for lender review.
4
Place
Approach selected institutional lenders.
5
Execute
Support underwriting through closing.
Our Fees
Financely works on a retainer plus transaction-fee model for structured trade finance placement.
| Fee | Pricing | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Advisory & Placement Retainer | From USD 50,000 | Underwriting, structuring, lender packaging, lender mapping and placement. |
| Finder's / Transaction Fee | USD 200,000 to USD 1,000,000 | Transaction compensation under the agreed engagement terms. |
| External Costs | Transaction specific | Legal, inspection, collateral management and lender diligence where required. |
What the Retainer Covers
Financely assigns a dedicated team to the transaction. We review the borrower and underlying trade. We also analyze the financing requirement and repayment structure.
The team structures the facility and prepares lender-facing materials. We then map the transaction against institutions that finance similar credits.
Financely manages introductions and supports the transaction during lender underwriting.
What We Need From You
- Company financial statements
- Requested financing amount
- Use of funds
- Purchase and sales contracts
- Buyer and supplier information
- Payment terms and trade margins
- Inventory or receivables information
- Existing debt facilities
- Defined repayment source
Looking for a Trade Finance Lender?
Submit your financing requirement and underlying commercial transaction.
Financely will assess the credit and determine the appropriate facility structure and lender universe.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does Financely introduce companies to trade finance lenders?
Yes. We structure qualifying transactions and manage targeted introductions to banks and non-bank lenders.
Who do you serve?
We work with established importers and exporters. Physical commodity traders, manufacturers and distributors can also qualify.
What facilities can you arrange?
Mandates can include borrowing bases and revolving trade facilities. Bridge finance, inventory finance and receivables facilities can also qualify.
How much does Financely charge?
Trade finance placement mandates generally start with a USD 50,000 retainer. Transaction fees generally range from USD 200,000 to USD 1,000,000.
What does the retainer cover?
The retainer covers underwriting and facility structuring. It also covers lender packaging, lender mapping and placement execution.
Does Financely provide a list of lenders?
We provide a managed lender placement service. Institutions are selected according to the borrower and transaction.
What size transactions do you work on?
Structured trade placement generally focuses on financing requirements or recurring trade programs from approximately USD 5 million.
Is financing guaranteed?
Lenders retain independent underwriting authority. Financing remains subject to credit approval and documentation.
Financely provides structured finance advisory and placement services on a best-efforts and mandate-based basis. Banks and other capital providers make independent financing decisions. Transactions remain subject to KYC, AML, sanctions screening, credit underwriting and documentation. Regulated activities may be performed through appropriately authorized partners where applicable. Third-party legal, banking, inspection, collateral-management and diligence costs may apply separately.
About Financely
We Provide Private Credit Trade and Project Finance Advisory for Sponsors and Borrowers
Financely is an independent capital adviser focused on trade finance, project finance, Commercial Real Estate, and M&A funding. We structure, underwrite, and place transactions through regulated partners across banks, funds, and insurers. Engagements are best-efforts, not a commitment to lend, and remain subject to KYC, AML, and approvals.