Introduction to Financing
EDC offers a range of financing solutions to help Canadian companies and their international customers capitalize on trade opportunities. We strive for flexibility in our deal structuring, always aiming to arrive at an arrangement that meets the needs of both the Canadian company and their foreign customer.We facilitate transactions of any size and can lend to sovereign and commercial borrowers. We lend in USD typically, but will consider all major currencies.
For Canadian companies that export:
- Need cash to manufacture goods before export? Export Guarantee Program
- Need a small loan to promote or expand your export business? EXPORTExpressCredit.
- Want to offer your customer flexible payment terms? Foreign Buyer Financing
- Need financing to cover the costs of becoming C-TPAT compliant? Security Compliance Loan
- Need to increase your operating lines of credit? Master Accounts Receivable Guarantee (MARG)
- Need to sell of some of your receivables to boost cash flow? Factoring
- Need an investment partner with global reach? Equity Investments
- Need to extend your credit to foreign customers? Note Purchases
- Need financing for direct investment into foreign markets? Canadian Direct Investment Abroad
For foreign customers:
- Need cash for a capital goods and services purchase? Foreign Buyer Financing
- Need credit for multiple purchases? Lines of Credit
- Need to consolidate medium-term financing? Corporate Loan Syndication
- Need to lease equipment from a Canadian supplier? Leasing
- Need cash for a limited-recourse project? Project Finance
- Want to invest in Canadian export activity? Investments in Canada
For financial institutions:
- Need coverage to finance exports in developing markets? Bank Guarantee Program
For more information:
Financing FAQs
Glossary
Other sources of financing - EXPORT Finance Guide
Consensus Arrangement of the Organization for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) for export credit agencies
