YOUR FLEXIBLE TRADE FINANCE PARTNER
The importance of your business in South Africa’s economy cannot be overstated. However, like all small and medium-sized enterprises, the growing pains you face are amplified by a range of challenges including limited resources, insufficient working capital and tough market conditions.
Enter LTF Trade Finance. We support South Africa’s SMEs across different industries with fit-for-purpose working capital facilities of up to R50-million. Unlike traditional lending models, LTF Trade Finance provides short-term funding solutions that fit your cash flow cycle. This minimises risk and lets your business grow with confidence. We offer fast and straightforward credit decisions.
WHY TRADE FINANCE?
Acquire inventory and raw materials.
Establish Letters of Credit.
Secure an extra layer of funding that can be used in conjunction with or as a substitute to conventional bank finance.
Take up opportunities with confidence.
Unlock your business’s growth potential.
To find out more about how we can help your business…
About Us
Founded in 2008, LTF Trade Finance has a formidable track record serving industries across South Africa’s SME sector. Over the years, we have forged lasting partnerships with our clients by taking time to understand their niche, and by being flexible on trade cycles and funding. LTF Trade Finance can accommodate lending facilities between R3-million to R50-million.
Our specialists’ combined expertise covers finance, shipping, import and export, retail, wholesale and manufacturing to name a few. In addition to Trade Finance, the LTF team is well-versed in all aspects of international trade and can advise on imports and logistics, foreign currency risk, Letters of Credit and much more as standalone services.
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
Fast and straightforward funding to grow your business.
Repayment terms to match your cash flow cycle.
Pay your suppliers on time and extend credit to your customers.
Unlock the value tied up in existing assets to raise additional capital.
Provide a competitive foreign currency solution.
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
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QUALIFYING CRITERIA
LTF Trade Finance provides facilities to businesses that typically meet the following criteria:
- Have been in existence for a minimum of 2 years.
- Are trading profitably and clearly demonstrate growth potential.
- Are solvent, with an equity and asset base sufficient to provide adequate collateral security for the facility sought.
- Require minimum funding of R3-million.
- Produce healthy double-digit gross profit margins.
- Sound management with business expertise.
- Have clear credit records.
CONTACT US
Dean Burscough
Managing Director
Bio
Dean founded LTF Trade Finance in 2008 after holding various Executive Director and Management positions dating back to 1983. His passion is helping promising SMEs grow their businesses to create jobs, opportunities, and prosperity. He currently holds board positions at Cape Finance Corporation (Pty) Ltd, Charterfin SA (Pty) Ltd, Absolute Capital (Pty) Ltd, and Fulcrum Group (Pty) Ltd.
Russell Norman
Account Executive
Bio
Russell spent eight years at Standard Bank Group, gaining extensive investment banking experience in corporate lending and capital structuring. He joined LTF in 2018 and focuses on client engagement and credit risk management. He holds a CA(SA) and studied at UCT.
Ryan Lancefield
Account Executive
Bio
Ryan worked at Rand Merchant Bank until 2017 and has since launched several successful businesses. His entrepreneurial experience gives him insight into the financial challenges SMEs face. He holds a CA(SA) and earned his accounting degree with Honours from Stellenbosch University.
OUR OFFICES
1st Floor, Yellowwood House
Ballywoods Office Park
33 Ballyclare Drive
Bryanston Ext 7, 2191
- 010 001 4262
- admin@LTFtradefinance.com
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