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American Chamber of Commerce (Bahrain)
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Trade Finance

Understanding international trade finance is important for your business' success. This page offers information about: export working capital, Export Import Bank financing, loan forms and guarantees, Export Express, and forfeiting.
► Association Of Forfaiters In The Americas (AFIA)
  AFIA is an association of financial institutions involved and interested in forfaiting (a method of trade financing) and is dedicated to fostering and promoting international trade finance.
 
► Banks Participating In SBA Programs
  A listing of banks offering international revolving lines of credit, provided by state
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► Export Express
  An SBA loan program designed to assist small businesses that have had trouble obtaining adequate export financing traditionally.
 
► Export Finance, Insurance, And Grants
  Information on export finance, insurance, and grants, as provided by export.gov, the U.S. Government Export Portal.
 
► Export Finance Information
  Information and guidance on sources and types of trade financing, courtesy of export.gov.
 
► Export-Import Bank
  The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is the official export credit agency of the United States, and assists in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets. Ex-Im Bank enables U.S. companies to turn export opportunities into real sales by providing working capital guarantees (pre-export financing); export credit insurance; and loan guarantees and direct loans (buyer financing).
 
► Export Working Capital Program (EWCP)
  The SBA has designed the EWCP as a trade financing program to help small businesses find needed capital to succeed. Use the EWCP for: pre-export financing of labor and materials; financing the receivables; generated from these sales; and/or standby letters of credit used as performance bonds or payment guarantees.
 
► EWCP Information
  Detailed information about the EWCP.
 
► Factors Chain International
  Factoring is a complete financial package that combines credit protection, accounts receivable bookkeeping, and collection services. It is an agreement between the factor and a seller. Factors Chain International is a global network of leading factoring companies, whose common aim is to facilitate international trade through factoring and related financial services.
 
► Financial Assistance Forms
  A wide variety of forms for financial and other assistance may be downloaded at this SBA website.
 
► Multilateral Development Banks And Institutions
  Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and Multilateral Financial Institutions (MFIs) provide financial support and professional advice for economic and social development activities in developing countries. Learn about and gain access to the many export opportunities created by project financing from these lending sources.
 
► TradePort
  TradePort is a one-stop shop of trade and export resources for businesses engaged in international trade to and from California.
 
► U.S. Trade And Development Agency
  The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is a small, independent federal agency that quickly responds to assist U.S. companies in capitalizing on overseas business opportunities.