Finance is required for business for a variety of reasons. It is important that the type of Finance chosen matches the requirement. It is imperative that the finance enables the owner to achieve their objective without causing stress. Ensuring that contingencies and unforeseen events are covered within the terms of finance helps the owner realise their plans. At IFC we work with our clients to understand the requirements in detail and ensure that the financial solutions provided is most suitable for the purpose.
When a company borrows money to be paid back at a future date with interest it is known as debt financing. It could be in the form of a secured as well as an unsecured loan. A firm takes up a loan to either finance a working capital or an acquisition.
It is important to bear in mind many aspects prior to taking the debt for example repayment debt repayment period, interest rate fixed or variable, early repayment penalty, purpose of debt etc. Following are some examples of the debt finance that IFC has raised for our clients:
Working Capital Facilities
Cheque Discounting Facility
Short Term Loan
Discounting
Islamic Finance
Term Loans
Equity Finance is a method of raising finance by selling the shares to the investors. There are many options in which the Shares of a company can be split. It is important to understand the implications of each type of Share Capital before they are sold to investors. Some examples of Investors that IFC has worked with in the past are as follows:
Institutional Equity Investors
Private Equity Investors
Angel Investor
Crowd Funding
Lease financing is an important source for medium and long term financing where the owner of an asset gives another person, the right to use that asset against periodical payments. The owner of the asset is known as lessor and the user is called lessee. Following are examples of lease finance that IFC has raised for our clients:
Plant, Machinery and Equipment Lease Finance
Lease Finance for Heavy Vehicle and Fleets
Trade finance signifies financing for trade, and it concerns both domestic and international trade transactions. A trade transaction requires a seller of goods and services as well as a buyer. Various intermediaries such as banks and financial institutions can facilitate these transactions by financing the trade. At IFC, we understand the intricacies of the International Trade and help the client secure Funded and Non Funded facilities. Following are some examples of the facilities:
Letter of Credits
Overdraft
Buyer’s Credit
Guarantees and Bonds
Shariah Compliant Trade Finance
Trust Receipts
Back to Back LCs
Immediate Payment for Supplies
Standby LC