Important Disclosure. For corporate sponsors and accredited investors. Not a public offer. Local restrictions may apply. Prepared September 2025.
Trade Finance Consulting
We advise and arrange working capital and structured commodity facilities for producers, processors, traders and distributors. Solutions include pre-export loans, borrowing base revolving credit, inventory repo and warehouse receipt lines, receivables purchase and discounting, LC issuance and confirmation, forfaiting and LC discounting, supply chain finance, and prepayments backed by SBLC or advance payment guarantees. Minimum facility size is USD 10,000,000(aggregate commitment). We do not fund directly. Fees are clear: a non-refundable mandate retainer for underwriting and a success fee at signing or first draw. If a file will not clear credit, we stop early and say why.
Who We Serve
Producers and Miners
Metals, concentrates, agri and softs with contracted offtake and clean logistics.
Processors
Smelters, refiners and manufacturers needing raw material and inventory turns.
Traders and Distributors
Cross-border flows with named buyers, insured or confirmed receivables, and stock finance.
Core Structures
Pre-Export Finance
Term loan secured by export receivables and offtake contracts. Controlled accounts and cash sweeps.
Borrowing Base RCF
Revolver against eligible inventory and receivables with reporting, advance rates and caps.
Inventory Repo and WR
Finance against bonded stock with title transfer, warehouse receipts and inspection undertakings.
Receivables Discounting
Purchase or discount of invoices to rated buyers. Insurance can lift advance rates.
LC Issuance and Confirmation
Commercial LCs, standby LCs and confirmations to improve terms and release liquidity.
SBLC or APG Prepayment
Supplier prepayments backed by standby or guarantees plus strict title and inspection control.
Supply Chain Finance
Approved payables for rated anchors and their suppliers with program-level limits.
Forfaiting and LC Discounting
Discount of usance LCs and avalized drafts to accelerate cash conversion.
Risk and Hedging
FX and commodity hedge coordination, margining mechanics and covenant fit.
Documentation and Controls
Core Docs
Contracts, POs, invoices, bills of lading, warehouse receipts, inspection and assays, certificate of origin and insurance by Incoterm.
Control
Title wording, LOUs from terminals, controlled accounts, assignment of proceeds, perfected security and notices to buyers.
Commercial LCs reference UCP 600. Standbys reference ISP98. Reimbursement may reference URR 725.
Indicative Economics
| Case | Size | Tenor | Key Terms | Borrower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Export Finance | USD 30,000,000 | 24–36m | Receivables assigned, cash sweep and DSCR | Benchmark + 4.0–6.0% |
| Borrowing Base RCF | USD 25,000,000 | 364d revolving | Inventory plus AR base, weekly reporting | Benchmark + 3.0–5.0% |
| Inventory Repo | USD 20,000,000 | 180–365d | Title transfer and inspection undertakings | Benchmark + 4.0–6.5% |
| Receivables Discount | USD 15,000,000 | Up to 180d | Named buyers with notice and control | Discount rate + policy premium |
| Supply Chain Finance | USD 50,000,000 | Evergreen | Anchor-approved payables, program covenants | Benchmark + 2.0–4.0% |
Pricing varies by jurisdiction, counterparty rating, collateral, tenor and sanctions profile. Third-party costs and bank charges are separate.
Execution Process
Typical timing 8–14 weeks. SBLC-backed prepayments can run 12–20 weeks due to bank onboarding and control build-out.
Request Trade Finance Consulting
Submit your contracts, collateral pack and shipment plan. We will line up lenders, controls and execution to first draw.
Start Your RequestFAQs
Do you fund directly?
No. We act as arranger and advisor. Banks, funds and programs provide capital. We manage structure and execution.
Minimum size?
USD 10,000,000 aggregate. Below this, lenders rarely allocate limits for cross-border files.
What improves terms?
Rated buyers or confirmed LCs, insured receivables, audited reporting, clean title control and tight logistics.
What if credit declines?
We close the file and explain why. You keep our feedback memo and data room structure for the next attempt.
Geographies and sectors?
Global. Metals, energy, agri, fertilizers, FMCG and selected industrials. Sanctions and AML screening apply.
Upfront costs?
Our retainer, plus third-party costs like KYC, inspections, insurance, legal and bank charges.
Disclaimer. All facilities are subject to KYC and AML, underwriting, collateral verification, sanctions checks and final documentation. We do not guarantee funding. Terms can change after diligence.
