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This guide is not an exhaustive list of companies that provide financial assistance and companies other than those listed may provide equivalent services. The Trade Information Center welcomes appropriate additions to this database.

Neither the Trade Information Center nor the U.S. Department of
Commerce assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of the information contained herein or the performance of any specified service. The listing for any company, organization or individual here does not reflect an endorsement of the company, organization or individual by the U.S. Department of Commerce.


Finding Help from Private Sector Resources

The first stop for any company for export trade financing assistance is the local bank. Not every bank offers the same services so comparative shopping is a must. For contact information on banks and investment offices in your state, click on:

Export Finance Matchmaker (U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Finance) The Export Finance Matchmaker (EFM) is designed to match, via the Internet, U.S. exporters with sources of export financing or risk mitigation. EFM supports a variety of export financing products.

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Government Financing Entities

In addition to private sources of financing, there are a number of
government organizations that exist to assist companies with their export venture. These federal governmental organizations offer services that range from export loan guarantees to loan assistance. Additionally, each local state government offers different services that could assist firms with their export financing. Click on one of the following:

Export Finance, Insurance and Grants (non-agriculture) (this links to EPG) Information on general U.S. Government export trade finance assistance programs


Small Business Administration Authorized Lenders _ Contact
information on banks and investment offices in your state that are Small Business Administration (SBA) Authorized lenders.

Export_Import Bank Authorized Lenders _ Contact information on banks and investment offices in your state that are EXIM Bank Authorized lenders.

National Export Directory _ Additional contact information for a
wide range of state and federal government assistance agencies in your state.


Alternative Finance Sources

Although a number of private and government financing programs exist, not all meet the individual needs of U.S. exporters. A field of alternative financing services has emerged to assist U.S. exporters when regular banking options and government assistance just aren't enough.

Alternative Trade Finance Guide _ Contact information on private sources for alternative financing options, such as pre-export finance, factoring and forfaiting services, counter trade, foreign exchange, export insurance and credit reporting services.

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