Tools on Financing a Small Business

Ancillary Services Fee Policy

The Ancillary Services Fees Policy is an official document that outlines the five criteria of the eligibility determination process that Ex-Im Bank uses to determine whether ancillary service fees are eligible for financing as part of the Ex-Im Bank supported export transaction to which the ancillary services relate. The Ancillary Services Fees Policy is available in an online version on Ex-Im Bank's website.  View tool

Credit Memorandum Format

The Credit Memorandum Format is an official paper of the Export Import Bank of the United States that documents a Borrower's relevant information, including background information, export experience, and credit history. This information is used to help determine the Borrower's eligibility for the Working Capital Guarantee Program.  View tool

Form of Exporters Certificate

The Form of Exporters Certificate is a worksheet that assists exporters in documenting the value of U.S. goods and services to be provided under the referenced supply contract or purchase order. The Export-Import Bank of the United States provides credit support to promote U.S. export sales and uses the information provided in the Form of Exporters Certificate to determine the scope of its support for a sale to a purchaser.  View tool

Standard Repayment Terms for Insurance and Medium and Long-term Loan and Guarantee

The Standard Repayment Terms is a document that provides an explanation of Ex-Im Bank's repayment terms applicable to the Insurance and Medium and Long-term Loan and Guarantee. The repayment term is the period from the starting point of credit to the final maturity of a transaction. Repayment being approximately six months after the starting point, and payments of principal and accrued interest generally must be made semi-annually.  View tool

"Starting Point" Guidelines for Payment Periods

The "Starting Point" Guidelines for Payment Periods is an Ex-Im Bank fact sheet that specifies guidelines for the payment term on specific types of products and for various contract price levels. "Starting Point" Guidelines are general guidelines for starting points on medium (one to five year) payment term transactions under Ex-Im Bank's insurance program.  View tool

Agency Long Term Master Guarantee Agreement

The Master Guarantee Agreement (Agency-Long Term Credits) outlines the details of a guarantee agreement between a specified agent and the Export-Import Bank of the United States. A Master Guarantee Agreement enables an agent (acting on behalf of a lender) to establish long term export financing credit and extend financing guaranteed by Ex-Im Bank for the benefit of borrowers approved by Ex-Im Bank under transactions.  View tool

Agency MGA Form of Request

The Master Guarantee Agreement (Agency-Long Term Credits) outlines the details of a guarantee agreement between a specified agent and the Export-Import Bank of the United States. A Master Guarantee Agreement enables an agent (acting on behalf of a lender) to establish long term export financing credit and extend financing guaranteed by Ex-Im Bank for the benefit of borrowers approved by Ex-Im Bank under transactions.  View tool

Application for Master Guarantee Agreement

The Application for Master Guarantee Agreement is an application for a contract between the Export-Import Bank of the United States and a lender. A Master Guarantee Agreement enables a lender to function as an independent financial institution to support U.S. manufactured exports with the Guarantee of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.  View tool

Application for MT Master Guarantee Agreement - Finance Lease

The Application for Master Guarantee Agreement - Finance Lease is an application for a guarantee agreement (Medium Term Credits-Electronic Compliance Program) between the Export-Import Bank of the United States and a finance company with international leasing experience. A Master Guarantee Agreement enables the leasing company to function as an independent financial institution to support U.S. manufactured exports with the Guarantee of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.  View tool

Application for Quotation Export Credit Insurance

The Application for Quotation Export Credit Insurance provides an applicant's basic business and financial information, which the Ex-Im Bank uses to determine a commercial bank's eligibility for support. The information provided will be reviewed to determine the participant's ability to perform and pay under the transaction referenced in this application. The form may also be used for Letters of Credit, Bank Deductible, or Financial Institution Supplier Policies.  View tool

Beneficiary Certificate & Agreement for Banks and Financial Institutions

The Beneficiary Certificate and Agreement is a form used to identify the beneficiary of a Bank Letter of Credit Export Credit Insurance Policy, a Financial Institution Buyer Credit Export Credit Insurance Policy, or a Medium Term Export Credit Insurance Policy. This form is to be used only if the beneficiary of the letter of credit, the recipient of a funding under a direct buyer credit loan, or the recipient of payment under a reimbursement loan or a payment under a supplier credit is not also the U.S. Exporter.  View tool

Brazil Fixed Interest Rate Global Note

The Form for Brazil Fixed Rate Global Note is a promissory note used in medium term guarantee transactions and is signed by a borrower promising to repay an Ex-Im Bank loan at a fixed interest rate. The Form for Brazil Fixed Rate Global Note also contains a guarantee, which is signed by a guarantor, who guarantees full and complete payment of the principal and interest on the foregoing promissory note.  View tool

Brazil Promissory Notes - Mulitple Disbursement/Grid

The Specimen Multiple Disbursement Grid Promissory Note (Brazil) is a sample grid promissory note for a medium term single buyer insurance policy that allows for alternative floating reference rates or a fixed rate. It contains standard alternative interest rates to be effective under certain circumstances (eg. illegality, inability to quote). This form may not be used for Venezuelan or Mexican transactions.  View tool

Brazil Promissory Notes - Single Disbursement/Consolidation

The Single Disbursement or Consolidation Promissory Note (Brazil) is a sample single-disbursement promissory note for a medium term single buyer insurance policy that allows for alternative floating reference rates or a fixed rate. It contains standard alternative interest rates to be effective under certain circumstances (eg. illegality, inability to quote). The Single Disbursement or Consolidation Promissory Note (Brazil) also contains a guarantee, which is signed by a guarantor, who guarantees full and complete payment of the principal of and interest on the foregoing promissory note. This form of note may not be used in Venezuelan or Mexican transactions.  View tool

Bulk Sale Escrow Agreement

A Bulk Sale Escrow Agreement is an agreement whereby unsecured creditors force a business to give a portion of the sale proceeds from an asset sale to an escrow agent. The escrow agent holds the portion of the proceeds typically in an interest bearing account until the sale is final and then gives the funds to creditors. The Bulk Sale Escrow Agreement legally evidences the agreement and should be used by your company as needed.  View tool

Business Credit Application

The Business Credit Application is a form used by companies to apply for a line of business credit. The Business Credit Application allows businesses to fill-in bank account and reference information, and should be completed by your company as needed when applying for credit.  View tool

Cap Table Spreadsheet

The Cap Table Spreadsheet is a table used by partners or shareholders in a business to list who owns what in a startup. The Cap Table Spreadsheet includes the amount of investment obtained from each source and the securities distributed and respective capitalization ratios. This Excel spreadsheet is downloadable and customizable for your specific usage.  View tool

Collateral Pledge Agreement

The Collateral Pledge Agreement is used by a party to ensure an agreement with property from the other. The Collateral Pledge Agreement provides that the property is held in trust until that group fulfills all obligations to the other group and is typically held in trust by a third party. The agreement is used when collateral is needed to offset the risk of a contract.  View tool

Content Report

The Content Policy for Short Term Programs outlines the eligibility criteria for goods and services exported by small business exporters as defined by SBA and non-small business exporters. Ex-Im Bank offers two short term programs-Export Credit Insurance and Working Capital Guarantee. Applicable U.S. content consists of the direct costs and indirect costs associated with the production of the U.S. export.  View tool

Content Report Form

The Content Report on Products and Services In Ex-Im Bank Transactions is a form that documents the description and value of goods and services and foreign content that are supplied by Ex-Im Bank and covered under the referenced Credit/Guarantee/Insurance Policy. Ex-Im Bank uses the information provided in the Content Report to create an aggregate report to illustrate broad trends and patterns.  View tool

Credit Application

The Credit Application is used by individuals who are seeking to open a line of credit. The Credit Application is to be completed by an applicant for a credit account, giving sufficient details (residence, employment, income, and existing debt) to allow the seller to establish the applicant's creditworthiness. This document is downloadable and customizable for your specific usage.  View tool

Credit Guarantee Facility Program

The Credit Guarantee Facility Program is a document that describes the Credit Guarantee Facility Program, which was established in order to facilitate the sale of U.S. capital goods and related services. Credit Guarantee Facilities are lines of credit between a bank in the U.S. and a foreign bank. Ex-Im Bank guarantees the repayment of the foreign bank's obligations.  View tool

Credit Information for Long-Term Loan or Guarantee Application

The Attachment E: Credit Information is a Long-Term Loan or Guarantee Application attachment that provides Ex-Im Bank with the general information and supplemental financial information that is requested of a borrower or, if any, the guarantor. Although the Attachment E: Credit Information questionnaire is in-depth, an Ex-Im Bank Credit Officer may request additional credit information following the initial review of the application.  View tool

Debt Settlement Agreement

The Debt Settlement Agreement is used for the settlement of a debt(s) owed to a Lender and defines the principal amount owed to the Lender including all accrued and unpaid interest, if applicable. The precedent provides for payment due date as well as frequency options such as one lump sum payment or payments to be made in monthly installments. The Debt Settlement Agreement also contains mutual release clauses, enforcement clause, dispute resolution clause, delivery of notices, confidentiality clause and a counterpart clause.  View tool

Delegated Authority Lender Agreement

The Delegated Authority Lender Agreement is an agreement between the Ex-Im Bank and a lender who has been authorized to participate in the Delegated Authority Program. Ex-Im Bank authorizes the delegation of approved authority to commercial lenders with respect to certain medium-term export credit transactions under its guarantee and insurance programs (the "Delegated Authority Program").  View tool

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