Advantages of export financing

Export financing is a key competitive factor for exporters and may increase their opportunities of signing a contract. There are several advantages for both importers and exporters in having the Bank to handle and finance the transaction.



Advantages for exporter Gains competitive edge by offering financing to prospective buyers Receives cash payment upon shipment or commissioning Does not tie up assets Avoids credit, currency and interest-rate risks in the settlement period Does not need to use administrative resources to collect the debt		Advantages for importer Can use long-term financing to match expected revenues with expenditures, making cash flow more efficient Obtain financing that is less expensive than local financing which may be subject to restrictions Obtain additional savings on financing as exporters can use private insurance programmes which can make financing available at competitive rates Can obtain fixed-rate financing and be certain of the size of future payments

Export Finance
Holmens Kanal 2-12
DK-1092 Copenhagen K
Tel.: +45 33 44 00 00
Fax: +45 45 14 98 95

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