Trade Finance Solutions for Exporters and Lenders (Two Days)

  • Exporters can increase their export sales with help from the U.S. government
  • Small business exporters, as defined by the Small Business Administration (generally under 500 employees for manufacturers), receive a substantial discount on the seminar cost
  • Lenders can increase their profits while decreasing their risks with help from the U.S. government. Lenders requiring delegated authority status with Ex-Im Bank must attend the half-day Working Capital Delegated Authority Lender training for lenders

This seminar helps exporters and lenders learn about trade services they can offer their customers to raise profits and minimize commerical and political risks. During this comprehensive special event, attendees will learn how:

  • Ex-Im Bank supports working capital financing to fulfill sales orders
  • To qualify and become an Ex-Im Bank delegated authority lender whereby lenders can process and commit applications at their own speed and obtain generous fees
  • Medium-Term Export Credit Insurance and Guarantees can finance capital equipment exports and services
  • Special financing products benefit environmental exports, service exports, lease transactions, and enhancements for small, women- and minority-owned businesses
  • To obtain and complete the application for financing and locate the right professional contact at Ex-Im Bank for prompt efficient consultation

Senior Ex-Im Bank staff conducts this course, which is usually located at the Washington, DC headquarters. The session provides an excellent opportunity to meet and network with Ex-Im Bank staff as well as U.S. exporters, international lenders, insurance brokers, and staff from other trade-related government agencies. The regional seminars are typically one day while the more intensive seminars are offered in Washington are two days.

Working Capital Delegated Authority Training

Instruction for financial institutions that wish to qualify their institutions as Delegated Authority Lenders for Working Capital Guarantees. Training typically follows the two-day Trade Financing Solutions for Exporters and Lenders seminar and runs half-day. Training is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about the Working Capital Guarantee Program and for those desiring to partnership with Ex-Im Bank as a delegated authority lender.

Regional Seminar: "Increase Your Export Sales with Help from the U.S. Government"

Ex-Im Bank hosts an exporter seminar for companies of all sizes who wish to learn more about increasing their export sales and growing their international business. This one-day seminar uses case studies and classroom discussions to facilitate the attendee's understanding of the varied and dynamic trade financing products and services offered by Ex-Im Bank. Attendees will learn how to obtain working capital loans to fulfill foreign sales orders, offer competitive terms to overseas buyers, minimize risks in emerging markets, protect against buyer default as well as how to enter new international markets with assistance from the United States Department of Commerce, SBA and Ex-Im Bank.

Exporter Symposium: "Learn How to Find International Buyers and Extent Credit"

Ex-Im Bank in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Small Business Administration and local sponsors host these half-day events for companies of all sizes that wish to learn how to "find and finance" foreign buyers to increase their sales. Attendees will learn how to find international buyers, access valuable trade information, obtain working capital loans, protect against the risk of nonpayment and offer buyer financing with the U.S. government's assistance. Symposiums will also address special programs for environmental and service exports, lease transactions, and small, minority-owned and woman-owned businesses. This session features case studies and classroom discussions to facilitate the attendees' understanding of the many dynamic trade products and services available.

Women and Minority-Owned Business Symposium: "Learn How to Find Buyers and Finance Sales"

Ex-Im Bank in cooperation with local sponsors hosts exporter symposiums for women and minority-owned business of all sizes who wish to learn how to "find and finance" foreign buyers to increase their sales. Attendees will learn how to find international buyers, access valuable trade information, obtain working capital loans, protect against the risk of nonpayment, and offer buyer financing with the U.S. government's assistance. This half-day session features case studies and classroom discussions to facilitate the attendees' understanding of the many dynamic trade products and services available. Although this symposium is geared towards the needs of women and minority-owned business any small business is encouraged to attend.

Credit Review and Operations Training (One Day)

This training is aimed at helping credit administrators in financial institutions and exporting companies better understand Ex-Im Bank's post authorization documentation requirements for loans and guarantees.