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Trade Finance Advisory

Trade finance advisory for companies that need a bank-ready transaction file.

FG Capital Advisors provides trade finance advisory for importers, exporters, commodity traders, distributors, industrial buyers and asset-backed borrowers. We help clients shape lender-ready transaction files covering facility structure, collateral, receivables, inventory, letters of credit, guarantees, borrowing-base mechanics, credit insurance and repayment controls.

This page covers the advisory layer around trade finance. It is broader than a single structured trade finance product page and is built around transaction readiness, credit package preparation, lender fit, documentation discipline and closing coordination.

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Structuring Facility concept, tenor, repayment route and security package
Documentation Contracts, invoices, LC terms, collateral and reporting files
Placement Banks, private credit, insurers, guarantors and credit support routes
Closing Term sheet review, conditions precedent and transaction coordination

What trade finance advisory actually solves

Many trade finance requests fail before pricing because the file is not credit-ready. The borrower may have a real transaction, real contracts and real margin, yet the lender cannot see the repayment route, collateral controls, buyer risk, inventory status or documentation sequence clearly enough to proceed.

Trade finance advisory closes that gap. FG Capital Advisors reviews the transaction, identifies the financeable angle, builds the credit narrative and prepares the materials needed for banks, private credit funds, insurers, guarantors and other capital providers to assess the opportunity.

The work is suited to companies seeking import finance, export finance, receivables finance, inventory finance, pre-export finance, borrowing-base facilities, LC support, guarantee-backed structures, supply chain finance and trade working capital facilities.

The practical test

Can the transaction be explained to a credit committee with clear collateral, repayment, counterparty, documentation and control logic?

  • Facility type and borrower fit
  • Eligible collateral and advance-rate logic
  • Counterparty and payment route review
  • Required documents and credit support
  • Bank, insurer and private credit fit

Trade finance advisory scope

Transaction diagnosis

Find the financeable structure

We assess the borrower, buyer, seller, commodity or product flow, payment terms, trade cycle, documentation and collateral base to identify the structure most likely to fit lender appetite.

Credit package

Prepare the lender-facing file

We prepare the financing narrative, transaction map, facility request, use of proceeds, repayment analysis, collateral summary, counterparty profile and document checklist.

Facility design

Match product to cash flow

We review whether the trade requires an LC, SBLC, guarantee, bridge facility, borrowing-base revolver, inventory loan, receivables facility or pre-export structure.

Risk controls

Structure collateral and documentation

We map title documents, insurance, inspection, warehouse controls, receivables assignment, bank accounts, payment routing, reporting and step-in options.

Lender placement

Route the file to aligned capital

We support targeted placement with banks, private credit providers, asset-backed lenders, trade finance funds, insurers, guarantors and credit support counterparties.

Closing support

Move from term sheet to funding

We help manage term sheet review, documentary requirements, conditions precedent, lender Q&A, diligence responses and transaction timeline discipline.

Angles covered beyond physical commodity transaction finance

The structured trade finance page focuses on physical commodity transactions. This trade finance advisory page covers additional mandate types where the borrower needs better packaging, lender targeting or facility design before approaching the market.

Importer working capital

LC lines, supplier payment terms, purchase order support, payables timing and landed-cost cash flow.

Exporter liquidity

Pre-shipment funding, post-shipment finance, receivables assignment and buyer payment-risk review.

Distributor finance

Inventory turnover, customer receivables, supplier credit, credit insurance and revolving facility fit.

Manufacturing supply chains

Raw material purchases, production cycles, customer orders, milestone payments and working capital gaps.

LC programme design

Revolving LC facilities, confirmation routes, draft wording, margin support and bank presentation.

Facility refinancing

Existing trade line review, pricing pressure, covenant constraints, collateral reporting and lender replacement.

Receivables pools

Buyer concentration, ageing, dilution, eligibility rules, assignment process and advance-rate logic.

Credit enhancement

Guarantees, insurance, standby support, collateral top-ups, reserve accounts and risk participation routes.

Where advisory creates leverage

Before lender outreach

A weak first submission can waste the right lender. FG Capital Advisors helps clients build a cleaner transaction package before outreach, with the right facility logic, document set, repayment narrative and risk controls.

During credit review

Credit teams ask detailed questions on collateral, payment flows, KYC, sanctions, insurance, inspection and contract enforceability. We help the borrower respond with disciplined materials and transaction-specific answers.

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Advisory workstreams

Workstream What FG Capital Advisors reviews Advisory output
Facility strategy Trade cycle, cash conversion, supplier terms, customer payment timing, collateral and funding gap. Recommended facility type, tenor, draw logic and repayment route.
Borrowing-base design Inventory, receivables, eligible collateral, concentration limits, valuation, ageing, dilution and reporting. Borrowing-base concept, eligibility criteria and reporting framework.
LC and guarantee support Beneficiary requirements, draft wording, bank route, margin, confirmation, expiry, rules and collateral. Provider-facing LC or guarantee package with key commercial terms.
Receivables finance Buyer profile, invoice status, acceptance process, payment history, assignment rights and dispute risk. Receivables finance memo and lender fit assessment.
Inventory finance Warehouse control, inspection, insurance, title, storage quality, liquidation route and price volatility. Inventory finance structure, collateral controls and lender presentation.
Lender placement Transaction size, sector, geography, tenor, collateral, borrower profile and risk mitigants. Targeted lender, insurer, guarantor or private credit distribution plan.

Documents requested for a serious review

Corporate and borrower information

Corporate profile, ownership chart, financial statements, management accounts, bank statements, existing facilities, debt schedule, trade history and licensing documents.

Trade flow information

Products, countries, suppliers, buyers, incoterms, shipment routes, average ticket size, gross margin, payment terms, delivery timelines and documentation process.

Collateral and receivables data

Receivables ageing, buyer list, inventory reports, warehouse receipts, insurance, inspection reports, purchase orders, invoices and collateral management documents.

Requested facility information

Funding amount, tenor, required product, current lender status, use of proceeds, requested advance rate, proposed security and target closing timeline.

Why clients engage FG Capital Advisors before approaching lenders

Credit-facing structure

We shape the financing request around how lenders actually review trade risk. The package connects the transaction, collateral, receivables, inventory, controls, counterparties and repayment source.

Targeted market approach

We avoid broad, unfocused lender outreach. The file is matched to capital providers that can understand the sector, structure, geography, tenor and security package.

Trade finance advisory support

  • Facility type selection
  • Borrowing-base concept design
  • LC and guarantee route review
  • Receivables and inventory analysis
  • Credit package preparation
  • Lender and insurer coordination

Mandates that receive serious review

  • Defined trade flow or working capital requirement
  • Real buyer, supplier, receivable or inventory base
  • Clear use of proceeds and repayment route
  • Supporting contracts and commercial documents
  • Borrower able to pass KYC, AML and sanctions checks
  • Professional readiness for lender diligence

FAQ

What is trade finance advisory?
Trade finance advisory helps companies structure, package and present trade finance transactions to banks, private credit providers, insurers, guarantors and other capital providers. The work focuses on facility structure, collateral, repayment source, documentation and lender fit.
How is this different from the structured trade finance page?
The structured trade finance page focuses mainly on physical commodity transactions and specific debt products. This page covers the broader advisory work around trade finance readiness, facility design, receivables, inventory, LC programs, lender selection, document preparation and closing coordination.
Can FG Capital Advisors help with letters of credit?
Yes. FG Capital Advisors can support documentary letters of credit, standby letters of credit, revolving LC programs, confirmed LCs, UPAS LCs, draft wording review, margin strategy, provider packaging and lender-facing documentation.
Can trade finance advisory support borrowing-base facilities?
Yes. We can help structure borrowing-base concepts around receivables, inventory, eligible collateral, advance rates, reserves, concentration limits, reporting and lender controls.
What companies are a fit?
Importers, exporters, commodity traders, distributors, manufacturers, industrial buyers and asset-backed borrowers may be a fit where they have defined trade flows, real counterparties, supporting documents and a credible repayment source.
Does FG Capital Advisors guarantee funding?
No. FG Capital Advisors acts as an advisor and arranger. Funding, pricing, approval, issuance, insurance support and closing remain subject to lender underwriting, bank policy, KYC, AML, sanctions checks, collateral review, documentation and final agreement.

Turn the trade finance request into a credit-ready mandate.

If the transaction has real trade flows, credible counterparties and supporting documents, FG Capital Advisors can review the file, shape the structure and prepare it for lender or credit support review.

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Disclosure

FG Capital Advisors provides advisory, structuring and capital raising support. This page is informational and does not constitute investment advice, legal advice, tax advice, an offer to sell securities, a solicitation to buy securities, a commitment to lend, a guarantee of financing, or a guarantee that any letter of credit, guarantee, borrowing-base facility, receivables facility, inventory facility or other credit product will be approved or issued. Any transaction remains subject to due diligence, documentation, KYC, AML, sanctions checks, credit approval, bank policy, lender underwriting, collateral review and final agreement.