Trade Finance

Government and privately sponsored trade finance and export credit insurance programs are available in most of the world’s industrial and trading nations. They include a variety of short- medium- and long-term credit guarantee and insurance programs in which commercial and political risks of the borrower are shared.

Associated Bank works closely with the United States government, as well as private insurance companies, in an effort to offer export credit facilities instrumental to the competitiveness of businesses engaged in international trade.

Through the use of Export Working Capital programs made available by the Export-Import Bank of the United States and Small Business Administration, Associated Bank can offer the Pre-export financing needed to prepare and ship an export order when the exporter’s credit situation requires it. Click here for the Joint Application for Export Working Capital Guarantee form (EIB-SBA Form 84-1).

Short-term financing, usually defined as not exceeding 180 days, but available up to 360 days for capital goods, can be accomplished through the use of Banker’s Acceptances or Export Credit Insurance. Lenders will typically subtract a company’s foreign receivables from the borrowing base when determining the amount of money they are willing to lend. By insuring these receivables through programs provided by the Export-Import Bank or private insurers, companies enhance their ability to finance such receivables.

Medium-term financing, generally ranging from 181 days up to 5 years, is also available through Associated Bank in conjunction with Direct Loans, Guarantees and Insurance programs.

For a Summary of Indicative Terms and Conditions for medium-term financing, please complete and return the Financing Offer Form to . Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding the Financing Offer Form. We would be pleased to assist in any way possible. You can contact the International Banking Department at the above email address or at 1-800-230-5506 (Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm CST).

Upon receipt of the completed Financing Offer Form, we will respond within 48 hours with an indicative financing proposal.

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