Trade Finance Advisory.
Trade finance bridges the timing gap between shipping goods and receiving payment, using instruments like letters of credit, bank guarantees and receivables finance suited to the specific transaction.
Import & Export Finance · LC & BG Structuring · Receivables Finance
Where This Applies
- A payment gap exists between shipping goods and receiving payment from the buyer.
- Cross-border transactions need instruments that give both buyer and seller comfort.
- Counterparty risk needs to be managed through the right instrument, not just trust.
- Multiple trade instruments may need to work together across a single transaction.
How We Approach It
We weigh the specific trade cycle — domestic or cross-border, buyer or supplier-led — and structure the right combination of letters of credit, bank guarantees and receivables finance to bridge the payment gap.
Why EquiFin
- Independent advisory — we structure and negotiate, we do not lend ourselves.
- 60+ active lender relationships across PSU banks, private banks, NBFCs and private credit funds.
- One point of contact from structuring through to disbursement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is trade finance?
Trade finance covers the instruments and facilities — letters of credit, bank guarantees, receivables finance — that bridge the payment gap in domestic and cross-border trade transactions.
What instruments fall under trade finance?
Common instruments include letters of credit, bank guarantees, invoice discounting, bill discounting, and export or import-specific working capital facilities.
See what documents lenders typically ask for — Documents Required for a Corporate Loan →
60+ Active Lender Relationships · Independent Advisory, Not a Lender
Bridge the Payment Gap in Your Trade Cycle.
We match the instrument to the transaction, not the other way around.
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