Tools for Small Business
Ex-Im OnLine - link to tool
The fastest, easiest way to work with Ex-Im Bank
Ex-Im OnLine is an interactive, web-based process that now allows exporters, brokers and financial institutions to transact with Ex-Im Bank electronically in the following ways:
- Apply online
- Report shipments
- Monitor the status of your application
- Obtain buyer approvals
- Receive and accept quotes
- Request policy amendments
Ex-Im OnLine enables Ex-Im Bank to work more effectively with partners, including lenders, brokers, and City-State Partners. Ex-Im Online will allow you to:
- view and manage all of your policies online;
- submit and track new policy and buyer approval applications;
- view and print policy documents;
- submit shipment and overdue buyer reports;
all in one place, available anytime, anywhere.
Country Limitation Schedule - link to tool
Ex-Im Bank conducts business in many countries throughout the world. Restrictions may apply for political or economic conditions. First step, check the Country Limitation Schedule (CLS) on the web. X means support is not available.
Open for Cover versus "Off-Cover." The Country Limitation Schedule indicates where Ex-Im Bank is "open for cover" and where Ex-Im Bank is "off-cover." The Schedule is organized along three dimensions: the country where the risk lies, sector (public sector or private sector), and term of total exposure (including both disbursement period and repayment term). Ex-Im Bank defines "public sector" as including those obligors or guarantors which are at least 50% owned, directly or indirectly, by the government. Where the CLS presents an X mark, Ex-Im Bank is "off-cover," and is therefore not willing to consider approval of routine transactions. These "off-cover" determinations are due to economic and/or political risks associated with the country.
Where Ex-Im Bank is Open for Cover. The "open for cover" designation refers to the possibility, rather than the certainty, of Ex-Im Bank support in particular cases. Proposed obligors, guarantors, and transaction structures under medium- and long-term programs are all subject to case-by-case Ex-Im Bank approval. Approval depends on the case-by-case application of Ex-Im Bank policies, particularly the Ex-Im Bank`s determination of reasonable assurance of repayment. The following paragraphs provide very general guidance to the application of policies in markets where Ex-Im Bank is on-cover.
Please note that Ex-Im Bank only sends updates to the Country Limitation Schedule via e-mail. Policyholders must register here to receive updates to the CLS via e-mail along with other Ex-Im Bank publications such as the Exporter and Africa newsletters.
Exposure Fee Calculator - link to tool
Applicants may obtain a non-binding rate indication by referring to the Exposure Fee Calculator on Ex-Im Bank's Internet Homepage or by contacting the nearest Ex-Im Bank office to you or, please call 202-565-3946, e-mail info@exim.go with specifics of the contemplated transaction. Changing conditions may result in a different rate being finally offered than is initially indicated. However, premiums specified by Ex-Im Bank in writing are firm.
Ex-Im Bank Exposure Fee Advice Tables - link to tool
Ex-Im Bank exposures fees for medium- and long-term loans, guarantees and insurance vary, among other factors, according the risk of non-repayment. Specifically, Ex-Im Bank assigns exposure fee levels to transactions on the basis of this risk.
The following country tables have been prepared in order to allow Ex-Im Bank customers to identify a transaction's exposure fee level/transaction risk increment for long-term transactions and short-term insurance.
Please note that effective October 1, 2010, Ex-Im's Exposure Fee Advice Tables will no longer be used for medium-term transactions. Instead, the transaction will be rated using Ex-Im Bank's new credit classification or "CC"-based pricing system. CC levels are determined based on the credit risk of the buyer. For the descriptions of the 5 levels of private buyer risk:
Letter of Interest - link to tool
Ex-Im Bank's Letter of Interest (LI) is a pre-export tool that helps you obtain financing. The LI is an indication of Ex-Im Bank`s willingness to consider financing for a given export transaction. Applying online is fast, easy, convenient, money saving and secure.
The online application offers the opportunity to fill out an easy-to-follow application process and make payment by credit card. You will save $50 by using the on-line application vs. snail mail or faxing ($100 per LI). All applications and credit card payments are handled on Ex-Im Bank's secure web server. You can edit and save an application under a persons password and login ID.
More Information
Please visit the nearest Ex-Im Bank office for a free consultation with an Export-Import Bank Trade Finance Manager, call 202-565-3946 or email us at info@exim.gov.
page last updated 2012-Dec-10
Ex-Im OnLine - link to tool
The fastest, easiest way to work with Ex-Im Bank
Ex-Im OnLine is an interactive, web-based process that now allows exporters, brokers and financial institutions to transact with Ex-Im Bank electronically in the following ways:
- Apply online
- Report shipments
- Monitor the status of your application
- Obtain buyer approvals
- Receive and accept quotes
- Request policy amendments
Ex-Im OnLine enables Ex-Im Bank to work more effectively with partners, including lenders, brokers, and City-State Partners. Ex-Im Online will allow you to:
- view and manage all of your policies online;
- submit and track new policy and buyer approval applications;
- view and print policy documents;
- submit shipment and overdue buyer reports;
all in one place, available anytime, anywhere.
Country Limitation Schedule - link to tool
Ex-Im Bank conducts business in many countries throughout the world. Restrictions may apply for political or economic conditions. First step, check the Country Limitation Schedule (CLS) on the web. X means support is not available.
Open for Cover versus "Off-Cover." The Country Limitation Schedule indicates where Ex-Im Bank is "open for cover" and where Ex-Im Bank is "off-cover." The Schedule is organized along three dimensions: the country where the risk lies, sector (public sector or private sector), and term of total exposure (including both disbursement period and repayment term). Ex-Im Bank defines "public sector" as including those obligors or guarantors which are at least 50% owned, directly or indirectly, by the government. Where the CLS presents an X mark, Ex-Im Bank is "off-cover," and is therefore not willing to consider approval of routine transactions. These "off-cover" determinations are due to economic and/or political risks associated with the country.
Where Ex-Im Bank is Open for Cover. The "open for cover" designation refers to the possibility, rather than the certainty, of Ex-Im Bank support in particular cases. Proposed obligors, guarantors, and transaction structures under medium- and long-term programs are all subject to case-by-case Ex-Im Bank approval. Approval depends on the case-by-case application of Ex-Im Bank policies, particularly the Ex-Im Bank`s determination of reasonable assurance of repayment. The following paragraphs provide very general guidance to the application of policies in markets where Ex-Im Bank is on-cover.
Please note that Ex-Im Bank only sends updates to the Country Limitation Schedule via e-mail. Policyholders must register here to receive updates to the CLS via e-mail along with other Ex-Im Bank publications such as the Exporter and Africa newsletters.
Exposure Fee Calculator - link to tool
Applicants may obtain a non-binding rate indication by referring to the Exposure Fee Calculator on Ex-Im Bank's Internet Homepage or by contacting the nearest Ex-Im Bank office to you or, please call 202-565-3946, e-mail info@exim.go with specifics of the contemplated transaction. Changing conditions may result in a different rate being finally offered than is initially indicated. However, premiums specified by Ex-Im Bank in writing are firm.
Ex-Im Bank Exposure Fee Advice Tables - link to tool
Ex-Im Bank exposures fees for medium- and long-term loans, guarantees and insurance vary, among other factors, according the risk of non-repayment. Specifically, Ex-Im Bank assigns exposure fee levels to transactions on the basis of this risk.
The following country tables have been prepared in order to allow Ex-Im Bank customers to identify a transaction's exposure fee level/transaction risk increment for long-term transactions and short-term insurance.
Please note that effective October 1, 2010, Ex-Im's Exposure Fee Advice Tables will no longer be used for medium-term transactions. Instead, the transaction will be rated using Ex-Im Bank's new credit classification or "CC"-based pricing system. CC levels are determined based on the credit risk of the buyer. For the descriptions of the 5 levels of private buyer risk:
Letter of Interest - link to tool
Ex-Im Bank's Letter of Interest (LI) is a pre-export tool that helps you obtain financing. The LI is an indication of Ex-Im Bank`s willingness to consider financing for a given export transaction. Applying online is fast, easy, convenient, money saving and secure.
The online application offers the opportunity to fill out an easy-to-follow application process and make payment by credit card. You will save $50 by using the on-line application vs. snail mail or faxing ($100 per LI). All applications and credit card payments are handled on Ex-Im Bank's secure web server. You can edit and save an application under a persons password and login ID.
More Information
Please visit the nearest Ex-Im Bank office for a free consultation with an Export-Import Bank Trade Finance Manager, call 202-565-3946 or email us at info@exim.gov.
page last updated 2012-Dec-10