Where should a potential customer start? What information needs to be provided to DFI to apply for the financing?
Answer – The following easy steps walk through the process: (1) Complete the DFI “Trade Finance Request Form” (the form will be forwarded to you upon request). This is a simplified data collection tool intended to help us initially assess the type of transaction for which financing is being sought. (2) Upon review of this initial information, DFI will engage in personal discussion with the importer or exporter to gather the specific detail. The more information you provide the better, as this allows us to source the most complete, competitive offer. (3) Assuming a financeable transaction, DFI will enter into an engagement letter with its client. (4) DFI will then present the transaction to a number of different institutions with particular strength in the sector and market. The institutions will then test a variety of approaches to obtain the most competitive offer for the deal. (5) Once competitive offers are received, DFI will evaluate and compare the financial terms and recommend th
