Trade Finance
Funding to purchase stock and goods, domestically or internationally, ahead of onward sale.
Trade facilities work best when structured alongside receivables funding so the whole cycle from purchase order to customer payment is covered. We arrange both together where appropriate.
Why Trade Finance Requires the Right Lender
What we arrange
- Letters of credit and documentary collections
- Purchase order and stock funding
- Import and export facilities
- Facilities alongside invoice finance
Who this is for
- Importers funding supplier payments before resale
- Businesses with confirmed orders but insufficient cash
- Exporters managing overseas payment risk
How London FS helps
Trade facilities work best when structured alongside receivables funding so the whole cycle from purchase order to customer payment is covered. We arrange both together where appropriate.
Important information
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) does not regulate some forms of Buy To Let, Commercial & Development Finance, Bridging Finance, Overseas/Foreign National Mortgages and Will Writing.
Dhavi Limited (trading as London FS) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority — firm number 628993. Registered in England, company number 7301914. Registered office: 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR.

Letters of Credit Arranged
Documentary instruments that give overseas suppliers confidence.

Purchase Order Funding
Cash released against confirmed orders before goods are shipped.

Paired With Receivables
Trade and invoice facilities structured together to cover the full cycle.
Why Trade Finance with London FS?
Trade Finance requires more than access to lenders. It requires accurate interpretation of your circumstances and placement with a lender that genuinely understands them.
Trade facilities work best when structured alongside receivables funding so the whole cycle from purchase order to customer payment is covered. We arrange both together where appropriate.

International Supplier Payments
Cross-border settlement handled as a core function, not an exception.

Terms Matched to Trade Cycle
Typically 30 to 180 days, set against how your goods actually move.

Currency Exposure Flagged
We identify where exchange movement could erode your margin.
Who Benefits from Trade Finance
Importers Paying Suppliers
Businesses With Confirmed Orders
Exporters Managing Payment Risk
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Fund the Order, Not Just the Invoice
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Frequently Asked Questions on Trade Finance
Is a confirmed order required?
Usually, yes. Funders want visibility of the onward sale.
Can international suppliers be paid?
Yes, that is a core use of trade finance.
How long are facilities?
Typically 30 to 180 days, matched to the trade cycle.
Is a confirmed purchase order required?
Usually, since funders want visibility of the onward sale before advancing.
Can suppliers be paid in foreign currency?
Yes, and we flag the exchange exposure so it can be hedged where appropriate.
How long are facilities?
Typically 30 to 180 days, matched to your trade cycle.
Is trade finance the same as invoice finance?
No. Trade finance funds the purchase of goods; invoice finance funds the receivable after sale.
Can both be used together?
Yes, and combining them covers the full cycle from supplier payment to customer settlement.
What security is required?
Often the goods themselves plus a debenture, with a personal guarantee commonly requested.
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