What is trade finance?

Trade finance provides funding that helps businesses pay suppliers for goods, inventory or materials while maintaining cash flow.

Can trade finance be used for overseas suppliers?

Yes. Many businesses use trade finance to purchase goods from international suppliers, as well as local suppliers.

What types of businesses use trade finance?

Trade finance is commonly used by wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, importers, distributors and many other businesses that purchase stock or inventory.

Can trade finance improve cash flow?

Yes. By funding supplier payments, trade finance may help businesses preserve working capital and better manage cash flow.

Can I purchase stock in bulk?

Many businesses use trade finance to take advantage of bulk purchasing opportunities that may offer pricing or supply benefits.

How quickly can trade finance be arranged?

Approval timeframes vary depending on the lender and application, however many facilities can be established once the required business information has been provided.

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Whether you're importing goods from overseas or purchasing inventory from local suppliers, trade finance can help you manage supplier payments while maintaining healthy business cash flow.

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Business opportunities don't always align with customer payment cycles.

Trade finance helps businesses purchase stock, inventory and materials by providing funding to pay suppliers when payment is due, while allowing additional time to receive payment from customers.

At Tattersalls Finance, we work with a broad panel of commercial lenders to help Australian businesses access trade finance solutions that support ongoing growth.

Trade Finance can help with:

✔ Import goods from overseas

✔ Purchase stock and inventory

✔ Pay local and international suppliers

✔ Improve cash flow

✔ Take advantage of bulk buying opportunities

✔ Support business growth

Is Trade Finance Right for Your Business?

Trade finance may be suitable if your business:

Imports products from overseas
Purchases large volumes of stock
Needs to pay suppliers before customers pay invoices
Wants to improve cash flow flexibility
Is growing and increasing inventory levels
Wants to strengthen supplier relationships through timely payments

Having access to trade finance can help businesses continue trading confidently while preserving working capital.

Why Choose Tattersalls Finance?

Every business has different purchasing cycles and supplier arrangements.

Tattersalls Finance compares suitable trade finance options from a broad panel of commercial lenders, helping businesses access funding solutions that align with their purchasing needs and growth plans.

From application through to settlement, our team is here to make the process as straightforward as possible.

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