EXIM: Export-Import Bank of the United States

Equity Express Select (EQS)

Supporting Underserved Business Owners and Leveling the Playing Field

EXIM is proud to offer the Equity Express Select (EQS) insurance policy. It's the first product of its kind designed to specifically support the underserved business community, and features step-by-step assistance from our dedicated in-house customer service team.

With the EQS program, we’re eliminating obstacles and giving you a head start on your export journey, ensuring you’re supported every step of the way.  

Key Policy Features:

  • Created for underserved businesses, which includes minority, women, veteran, rural, and disability-owned companies
  • 95% coverage
  • No deductible
  • No application or policy issuance fees
  • Dedicated in-house servicing team
  • Pay-as-you-ship premiums

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Support for Underserved Businesses

Our EQS insurance policy is specifically crafted to support small business owners like Joy A. Johnson in starting or growing their export journey, addressing the financial challenges often faced by underserved communities. Listen to Joy as she shares how partnering with EXIM enabled her business to expand.

What Can an EQS Policy from EXIM Do For Your Business?

  • 1:1 Support

    Our exceptional in-house customer service team guides you through each step of the process, from explaining policy benefits and reviewing qualifications to streamlining the application and addressing concerns.

  • Cut Through The Red Tape

    With an EQS policy, you'll be on a straightforward path with no surprise obstacles. An EXIM specialist will walk you through the application, as well as solve problems and address concerns as they arise.

  • Protect Against Buyer Nonpayment

    Export safely and grow at your own pace. With 95% coverage, no deductible, and pay-as-you-ship premiums, you can have peace of mind that your'll get paid, no matter what. 

  • Increase Sales & Cashflow

    Offering open account credit terms boosts competitiveness, attracts buyers, and secures more deals. Insured foreign receivables and inventory can secure additional financing, improving cash flow to fulfill export orders and cover costs.

Exporting Made Easy

EXIM can protect your minority-owned small business while you sell goods and services around the world.

Interested in learning more about EXIM's policy designed for small, underserved businesses new to exporting? Claim your complimentary copy.

Download Our Guide to EQS

EXIM Offers Underserved Businesses

  • Free Export Counseling

  • Support for Underserved Communities

  • Small Business Resources

  • Nonpayment Protection

  • Increased Cash Flow

  • Competitive Credit Terms

International Success with an EQS Policy

Joy Johnson, owner and founder of Maryland-based small business Joy of Beauty, is the first EQS policy holder.

Learn more about Joy's journey to international expansion in her company's success story. Download your copy today.

Download Joy of Beauty's Case Study

To qualify for EQS, your business must:

  • Show verification of MWOB status

    MWOB status includes Minority, Women, Veteran, Rural, or Disability-Owned

  • Be a small business

    Business size determined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) standards

  • Obtain a SAM.gov registration

    This includes the issuance of a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) 

  • Have a DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet

  • Have not previously utilized other EXIM insurance products