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What is Trade Loan?

Trade Loan is a short term loan provided to businesses to finance the purchase or sale of goods in trade transactions.

How It Works:

  • A business requires funds for a trade transaction.
  • A lender provides a short term loan.
  • Funds are used for procurement or shipment.
  • The loan is repaid after completion of the transaction.

Benefits:

  • Provides immediate access to funds for trade execution
  • Supports working capital requirements for buying and selling goods
  • Enables timely fulfillment of business orders
  • Improves liquidity during high volume trading cycles

Example:

A trader takes a short term loan to purchase goods and repays it after selling them in the market.

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