Trade Finance for Importers & Exporters
Trade finance supports importers, exporters and supply-chain operations by funding the gap between paying suppliers and receiving payment from customers — reducing risk and keeping goods moving. Sadi's Commercial Finance arranges trade finance facilities for UK businesses trading domestically and internationally.
Who it's for: importers paying overseas suppliers upfront, exporters offering credit terms, and any business managing a complex or seasonal supply chain.
How it works: we arrange facilities such as letters of credit or purchase-order finance so suppliers are paid on time, while you repay once your goods are sold or your customer settles.
Key features
- Letters of credit and purchase order finance
- Supplier payment support
- Currency hedging options
Why use Sadi's Commercial Finance
International trade has moving parts — currencies, shipping, supplier terms. We connect you with lenders experienced in your trade routes and help structure facilities that de-risk the deal.
Case study
An electronics importer used trade finance to pay overseas suppliers upfront, securing better terms and faster delivery.
How to Get Trade Finance with Sadi's Commercial Finance
- Speak to a specialist. Tell us about your supply chain, trade routes and payment terms.
- Share supplier and order details. Provide purchase orders or supplier terms so we can assess the deal.
- Get matched with a lender. We connect you with funders experienced in your trade routes.
- Structure the facility. Letters of credit, purchase-order finance or currency hedging are arranged as needed.
- Suppliers paid, goods move. Funds release to suppliers on time; you repay once goods are sold or customers settle.
What is a letter of credit?
It's a guarantee from a bank that your supplier will be paid once agreed conditions are met — reassuring both sides of a deal.
Can trade finance cover currency risk?
Yes — hedging options can protect you against exchange-rate movements between order and payment.
Is it only for international trade?
No — domestic supply chains can use trade and purchase-order finance too.