How trade finance is structured

Under a structured international trade finance facility, payment terms extended to a foreign buyer are typically between 90 and 180 days for each export sale. Credit terms up to 360 days may be feasible for durable goods, some agricultural commodities, and other products with long economic life cycles. For capital equipment, export finance can be arranged for creditworthy buyers under loans or leases running 90, 120,OR 180 days or longer period.