Category: Export Financing
Exporters and indirect exporters (i.e. suppliers of products or services to exporters) are eligible; must be in operation for at least one year. See 7(a) requirements.
Provides financing for equipment, facilities, etc. to be used in the United States (fixed asset financing), permanent working capital, and supplies that will be used to expand existing export markets or develop new export markets. Loans up to $2 million.
Funds short-term working capital to manufacture and/or purchase goods or services for export (pre-export financing), and for export trade accounts receivables (post-export financing); can be transaction-specific financing or revolving lines of credit. Loans up to $2 million with 90% guarantee.
Ex-Im Bank provides working capital guarantees (pre-export financing); export credit insurance; and loan guarantees and direct loans (buyer financing). Export credit insurance policy that provides payment coverage for both commercial and political risks.