Exporters & traders
Quick answer
Exporters wait longer for payment and face currency and shipping risk, so trade finance, export-focused grants and invoice financing usually matter most.
Best-fit financing, in order
- 1
Grants & matching grants
Why: MATRADE programmes such as the Market Development Grant help with promotion and market entry; confirm current rules.
- 2
Government-backed loans & guarantees
Why: EXIM Bank and guarantee schemes support export credit and working capital.
- 3
Invoice financing & factoring
Why: Get paid earlier on export invoices while buyers take 60 to 120 days.
- 4
Bank term loans & credit lines
Why: Trade facilities such as letters of credit and trade lines from banks.
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