Trade Finance Lender Introduction Services
FG Capital Advisors structures trade finance mandates and introduces companies to lenders that finance identifiable commercial contracts, purchase orders, imports, exports and commodity transactions.
We assess the transaction, prepare the financing request, organize the lender package and coordinate targeted introductions to banks, trade finance funds, private credit providers and specialty lenders.
Executive Summary
FG Capital Advisors provides lender introduction and transaction arrangement services for companies that require external capital or banking support to perform under commercial contracts.
Our clients include importers, exporters, commodity traders, distributors, manufacturers, contractors and transaction sponsors. Mandates are structured around an identifiable use of proceeds and a documented repayment source.
Contract Finance
Financing for companies executing signed purchase orders, supply contracts, offtake agreements and recurring commercial contracts.
Import and Export Finance
Working capital and trade facilities designed around supplier payments, shipment cycles and buyer payment terms.
Commodity Trade Finance
Structured facilities for physical commodity transactions supported by contracts, logistics and identifiable counterparties.
Receivables Finance
Financing against eligible invoices or receivables from approved commercial counterparties.
Inventory Finance
Facilities structured around eligible goods held in approved warehouses or controlled supply chains.
Bank Instruments
Arrangement support for documentary LCs, SBLCs and guarantees required under genuine commercial transactions.
Trade Finance Structures We Arrange
Select a financing structure to review common transaction uses and the type of mandate typically presented to capital providers.
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Contract Finance
Financing structured around an identifiable commercial contract with documented counterparties, delivery obligations and payment terms.
- Purchase order execution
- Supplier and production costs
- Contract-backed working capital
Suitable for: Companies with a documented contract and credible execution capacity.
How Lender Introduction Works
1. Transaction Assessment
We review the contract, counterparties, transaction economics, requested facility and expected source of repayment.
2. Financing Structure
We determine an appropriate facility structure and organize the transaction around lender underwriting requirements.
3. Underwriting Package
We prepare the lender presentation and organize financial information, contracts, transaction documents and supporting materials.
4. Targeted Lender Placement
The mandate is presented to selected banks, trade finance funds and specialty lenders whose criteria correspond with the transaction.
5. Terms and Due Diligence
We coordinate lender questions, information requests, indicative terms and the diligence process.
6. Closing Coordination
FG Capital Advisors supports information flow through credit approval, documentation and funding.
Capital Providers We Approach
Commercial Banks
Banks providing funded trade facilities and documentary credit products for qualified companies.
Trade Finance Funds
Specialist funds focused on short-duration trade assets and transaction-backed working capital.
Private Credit Funds
Alternative capital providers for transactions requiring flexible underwriting or bespoke structures.
Receivables Financiers
Providers focused on invoices, approved receivables and payment obligations from commercial buyers.
Commodity Finance Lenders
Specialist lenders serving physical commodity traders and supply chain participants.
Specialty Finance Companies
Non-bank lenders offering transaction-specific facilities and working capital structures.
What Trade Finance Lenders Review
| Review Area | Typical Information | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Underlying contract | Purchase contract, sale contract, purchase order or offtake agreement. | Establishes the commercial purpose and transaction obligations. |
| Buyer and seller | Corporate information, trading history and counterparty documentation. | Supports counterparty risk and transaction verification. |
| Transaction economics | Purchase price, sale price, gross margin and financing requirement. | Shows whether the transaction can support financing costs. |
| Payment terms | Advance payment, LC, usance terms, open account or deferred payment. | Determines the funding period and repayment mechanism. |
| Logistics | Incoterms, shipment schedule, warehouse arrangements and delivery route. | Helps establish operational control and transaction execution. |
| Repayment source | Buyer payment, receivable collection or another documented transaction cash flow. | Establishes how the lender expects principal to be repaid. |
Trade Finance Lender Introduction Price Card
Fees depend on transaction size, complexity, lender universe and the amount of structuring required. The following figures provide an indicative commercial framework.
| Service | Scope | Indicative Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction Assessment | Initial transaction review and financing structure assessment. | From $5,000 |
| Lender Introduction Mandate | Lender identification, transaction presentation and introduction process. | $15,000 – $25,000 |
| Structured Trade Finance Mandate | Structuring, lender package preparation, placement and process coordination. | $25,000 – $50,000 |
| Complex Commodity Mandate | Larger commodity transactions or mandates involving multiple lenders and complex controls. | $50,000 – $100,000+ |
| Financial Model | Transaction cash flow and financing model prepared for lender review. | From $5,000 |
| Lender Memorandum | Professional lender-facing transaction or credit memorandum. | From $5,000 |
| Data Room Preparation | Organization of underwriting materials and transaction documentation. | From $5,000 |
| Transaction / Finder's Fee | Closing fee agreed according to facility size and transaction complexity. | $25,000 – $1,000,000+ |
Letters of Credit and Guarantee Arrangement
FG Capital Advisors also assists companies that require a bank instrument to perform under an underlying commercial transaction.
The mandate can include transaction review, instrument structuring, provider placement and coordination through issuance.
Documentary Letter of Credit
Commercial documentary credits issued to support payment under import and export contracts.
MT700 Letter of Credit
Documentary LC arrangement for transactions requiring issuance through the SWIFT MT700 format.
Usance Letter of Credit
Deferred-payment documentary credits structured around agreed supplier and buyer payment terms.
Back-to-Back Letter of Credit
Structures where an incoming LC supports a corresponding supplier-side documentary credit.
Standby Letter of Credit
SBLC arrangement for legitimate commercial obligations and approved credit structures.
Bank Guarantees
Arrangement support for performance, payment and contractual guarantee requirements.
How Bank Instrument Arrangement Works
1. Application Review
We review the applicant, beneficiary, underlying contract and requested instrument.
2. Instrument Structuring
The requested amount, tenor, wording and commercial purpose are organized for provider review.
3. Provider Placement
The transaction is presented to suitable banks or approved financial counterparties.
4. Indicative Terms
Available issuance terms and requirements are presented for client consideration.
5. Compliance and Documentation
The applicant completes required KYC, credit review and transaction documentation.
6. Issuance Coordination
FG Capital Advisors coordinates information flow through final instrument issuance.
LC and Bank Guarantee Price Card
| Instrument | Typical Mandate | Advisory / Arrangement Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Documentary Letter of Credit | Standard commercial LC arrangement. | From $12,500 |
| MT700 Letter of Credit | Documentary credit issuance coordination. | $12,500 – $50,000 |
| Usance / Deferred Payment LC | Deferred-payment documentary credit arrangement. | $15,000 – $60,000 |
| Back-to-Back Letter of Credit | Linked buyer and supplier LC structure. | $20,000 – $75,000 |
| Standby Letter of Credit | SBLC structuring and provider placement. | $25,000 – $100,000+ |
| MT760 SBLC | Standby issuance requiring SWIFT MT760. | $25,000 – $100,000+ |
| Bank Guarantee | Financial or commercial guarantee arrangement. | $25,000 – $100,000+ |
| Advance Payment Guarantee | Guarantee supporting contractual advance payments. | $20,000 – $75,000 |
| Performance Guarantee | Guarantee supporting contractual performance obligations. | $20,000 – $75,000 |
| Bid Bond | Instrument supporting an eligible commercial tender or bid. | From $15,000 |
| Complex Multi-Bank Structure | Transactions involving several banks or related instruments. | Quoted Individually |
Arrangement fees cover FG Capital Advisors' professional services. Bank charges, issuance costs, confirmation fees, advising fees, SWIFT charges, collateral costs, legal expenses and third-party costs may apply separately.
Information Required for an Initial Assessment
Company Information
Corporate profile, ownership, management information, trading history and relevant financial statements.
Commercial Contract
Purchase contract, sales contract, purchase order or another document supporting the commercial transaction.
Transaction Economics
Purchase price, sale price, requested financing, use of proceeds and expected gross margin.
Counterparties
Buyer, seller, supplier, beneficiary and other material transaction participants.
Logistics and Delivery
Incoterms, shipping arrangements, warehouse information and expected delivery schedule.
Bank Instrument Details
Requested amount, tenor, beneficiary, proposed wording and preferred issuing bank when applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a trade finance lender introduction?
FG Capital Advisors reviews the transaction and prepares the financing request for presentation to suitable trade finance lenders. We then coordinate introductions and the lender process for accepted mandates.
Which companies use trade finance lender introduction services?
Typical clients include importers, exporters, commodity traders, distributors, manufacturers and contractors that require financing to perform under commercial contracts.
Which types of lenders can you introduce?
Depending on the transaction, we may approach commercial banks, trade finance funds, private credit funds, receivables financiers and specialist commodity lenders.
What trade finance structures can you arrange?
Mandates can involve contract finance, purchase order finance, import finance, export finance, receivables finance, inventory finance, borrowing base facilities and structured commodity finance.
How much does trade finance lender introduction cost?
Lender introduction mandates typically start around $15,000 to $25,000. Structured trade finance mandates commonly range from $25,000 to $50,000. Larger or more complex mandates can exceed $50,000.
Do you charge a success or finder's fee?
A transaction fee may apply when financing closes. The amount is defined in the engagement letter and depends on facility size, transaction complexity and the agreed scope.
Can FG Capital Advisors arrange a Letter of Credit?
Yes. Eligible mandates can include documentary LCs, MT700 LCs, usance LCs, deferred-payment LCs and back-to-back LC structures.
Can you arrange an SBLC or Bank Guarantee?
Eligible commercial transactions may be considered for SBLC, MT760, Bank Guarantee, Advance Payment Guarantee and Performance Guarantee arrangement services.
What is the minimum instrument size?
FG Capital Advisors generally focuses on instrument mandates with an indicative face value of at least $500,000. Transaction suitability also depends on the applicant and the underlying commercial purpose.
Are bank issuance charges included in your arrangement fee?
Professional arrangement fees cover FG Capital Advisors' services. Issuing bank charges, SWIFT fees, confirmation charges, collateral costs and third-party expenses are assessed separately.
What documents are required for an LC or guarantee?
Requirements normally include applicant information, beneficiary information, the commercial contract, requested instrument amount, tenor and proposed wording. Additional credit and compliance documentation may be required.
Is approval guaranteed after engaging FG Capital Advisors?
Financing and instrument issuance remain subject to lender or bank underwriting. Credit approval, KYC, AML review, sanctions screening and definitive documentation also apply.
Submit Your Trade Finance Transaction
Provide your financing requirement, underlying contract, transaction value, counterparties and proposed repayment structure for an initial assessment.
Open Client IntakeLegal Notice. FG Capital Advisors provides transaction preparation, financial structuring, lender introduction and placement services. Financing and bank instrument issuance remain subject to independent underwriting, credit approval, KYC and AML review, sanctions screening and definitive documentation. Bank charges and third-party costs may apply. No approval, issuance, pricing or closing outcome is guaranteed.
