Import finance boosts an importer’s cash flow
Hilton-Baird discusses importer’s requirements
Import Finance

Import Finance

What is import finance?

The delays and complications associated with overseas trading can be a great burden on an importer’s cash flow. Import finance specialises in overcoming these challenges, leaving working capital free to invest into growing the business.

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What are the benefits of import finance?

  • There are traditionally four distinct methods of paying for goods and raw materials: advance payments, letters of credit, documentary collection and open account trading with each carrying its own cash flow benefits.
  • Import finance solutions can be tailored to meet each business’ funding needs.
  • The importing process is made more efficient to avoid any unnecessary delays.

Which import finance solution best suits my business?

There are a number of funding solutions available to help importers maintain a healthy cash flow during the importing process, and it is important to select the right facility from the right lender to ensure your business’ funding needs are met.

  • Supplier Finance
    A lender advances funds directly to your suppliers, ensuring ongoing supply whilst supporting your cash flow. The benefit to your suppliers is having instant access to cash based on deliveries made to you.
  • Purchase Order Finance
    The lender provides up to 80% of an invoice's value to purchase finished goods against confirmed orders, keeping your working capital free to invest on other business opportunities.
  • Letters of Credit
    Letters of credit allow importers to offer secure payment terms to suppliers, shifting the risk of non-payment to the funder and thus protecting your cash flow.
  • Import Leasing
    Import leasing offers a means of financing the purchase of any assets from overseas while the asset lender also specialises in import finance and international business management.

With more than 13 years’ experience in import finance, Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions can identify which funding solution best fits your business’ individual funding needs.

To find out more about how import finance can help your business, please call 0800 9774833 or email info@hiltonbaird.co.uk today.