Shift
Shift offers business finance products for Australian SMEs, with a focus on working capital, trade and equipment-related funding needs.
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Trade Finance
Trade finance can help businesses fund supplier payments, imports, exports and transaction cycles before customer payment is received.
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Relevant lenders
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ScotPac
ScotPac is a specialist business finance provider known for invoice finance, asset finance and working capital facilities.
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Moneytech
Moneytech provides working capital, trade, invoice and equipment finance solutions for Australian businesses.
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Fifo Capital
Fifo Capital provides cash flow, invoice and trade finance options for businesses.
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Octet
Octet offers supply chain, trade and working capital finance products for businesses.
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Trade finance can help businesses fund supplier payments, imports, exports and transaction cycles before customer payment is received. The right product depends on loan purpose, trading history, available security, timeframes, affordability and lender policy. This page is designed as a general research guide for brokers, accountants, referral partners and business owners.
Before applying, compare security requirements, likely documentation, repayment structure, funding speed and whether the facility suits short-term or long-term needs. Product information changes, so users should confirm details directly with lenders.
Frequently asked questions
What is trade finance?
Trade finance supports the buying and selling cycle, including supplier payments, imports and transaction funding.
Who uses trade finance?
Importers, wholesalers, distributors and businesses with trade cycles may consider this type of facility.
What documents may be needed?
Transaction, supplier, buyer and invoice documentation may be required depending on facility type.