Business finance for exporters

Funding options for exporters.

Exporters can face the cash-flow and asset decisions common in wholesale & distribution, but the detail depends on how the business actually operates. Start with the funding purpose and the timing of receipts and expenses.

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How cash moves

A large order may require a supplier deposit, freight and duty before a customer invoice is issued, creating a gap even when the sale is profitable.

A practical situation

A distributor accepts a large retailer order, pays an overseas supplier up front and receives customer payment after delivery.

Illustrative only; no lender acceptance or credit approval is implied.

Common funding needs

Supplier payments
Imports
Inventory
Debtor timing

Questions to prepare

Are purchase orders confirmed?
What are supplier and customer credit terms?
How much stock is committed to a buyer?

Relevant structures

Finance types to understand

These structures may address the needs above. The lender will assess the business, purpose, security and its own published or unpublished industry policy.

Trade FinancePay overseas and local suppliers now and repay once goods are sold.Explore Stock & Inventory FinanceFund bulk orders, seasonal stock and inventory without stretching cash flow.Explore Invoice FinanceUnlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices instead of waiting 30, 60 or 90 days.Explore Working Capital FinanceLines of credit, revolving facilities and overdrafts to smooth day-to-day cash flow.Explore

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Use the marketplace to compare amounts, purposes, security and documentation. Industry selection alone does not establish eligibility.

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