EXIM: Export-Import Bank of the United States

Medium-Term Financing Explained in 7 Minutes

Want to close more global deals and get paid at delivery?

EXIM’s Medium-Term Financing helps you offer competitive loans backed by the U.S. government. With just 15% down, buyers get time to pay—while you reduce risk and boost sales. Ideal for U.S. equipment exports over $500,000.

Key benefits include:

  • Full payment at time of export

  • 15% buyer down payment, 85% financed

  • 100% principal & interest guarantee

  • 5–7 year repayment terms

  • Single-digit interest rates (vs. 15–20% local)
  • A competitive edge in markets like Latin America, West Africa & Eastern Europe

When your buyers can’t find financing, EXIM helps you provide it—so you can close the deal.

 

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Exporter Resources

Medium-Term Guide

Medium-Term Insurance Guide

Medium-Term Financing allows you to extend competitive credit to international buyers, backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Learn how to qualify and how to take the next step.

Basic Guide to Exporting

Basic Exporting Guide

For American companies of all sizes, exporting to international buyers makes more sense now than ever before. This guide addresses virtually every issue an exporter might face.

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Foreign Buyer Information

This visual tool helps show the documents and qualifications required by EXIM underwriting for consideration of Medium Term Financing approval.