Trade Finance (Import)

A Trade Facility can provide a revolving line of credit for businesses purchasing from suppliers overseas and here in Australia. Any business applying for a Trade Facility generally needs to have been trading for a minimum of 12 months with financials showing profitable trading.

 

Benefits

  • Can fund up to 90% of the cost price, in any currency.
  • No property is required as security for the facility
  • There is no minimum term, or lock in contract
  • No ongoing line fees or other costs associated with having the facility in place, it can be used when needed
  • Lender will pay your supplier directly, then goods are shipped to your designated address, and we provide 30, 60 or 90 day credit terms.

What do I need to know?

  • Payments back to the facility can be made by either
    • A fortnightly repayment schedule is set up via direct deposit, starting from shipping date
    • Equipment Finance facility to pay out our Trade Bill once the equipment is in Australia
    • Purchase Order backed Supplier orders
  • Directors and majority shareholders guarantees will be required
  • Appropriate insurance needs to be in place for Marine/Cargo/Transit
  • We need to ensure you have clear title to the goods, so we pay your supplier directly (not a third party or agent)
  • We pay against documentation (a copy of the bill of lading, airway bill or delivery docket)