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Export-Import Bank of the United States

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Contact: Joe Ringer, Senior Business Development Officer
1880 S. Dairy Ashford, II, Ste. 405
Phone: 281-721-0467
Fax: 281-679-0156
Email: joseph.ringer@N0SPAM.exim.gov
Web: http://www.exim.gov/

Export-Import Bank of the United States

Overview of Ex-Im Bank for Exporters

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), an independent federal government agency, is the official export credit agency of the United States.

Ex-Im Bank assists in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets. We assume credit and country risks that the private sector is unable or unwilling to accept. We also help to level the playing field for U.S. exporters by matching the financing that other governments provide to their exporters.

With Ex-Im Bank's export financing support, you can increase revenues, enter new markets with limited risk, and capture market share from your international competitors.

In nearly 70 years of operation, Ex-Im Bank has supported more than $400 billion of U.S. exports. On average, 85% of our transactions directly benefit U.S. small businesses. No transaction is too large or too small. Ex-Im Bank supports U.S. exports to more than 150 countries.
Contacts

Ex-Im Bank is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has regional offices in the following locations:

Northeast - New York, N.Y.
Southeast - Miami, Fla.
Southwest - Houston, Texas
Midwest - Chicago, Ill.
West - Orange County, San Diego and San Francisco

U.S. Small Business Administration

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Contact: Dennis Chrisbaum, Regional Manager for International Programs
1625 Broadway, Suite 680
Phone: 303-844-6623 x18
Fax: 303-844-5651
Email: dennis.chrisbaum@N0SPAM.sba.gov
Web: http://www.sba.gov/or/itresources.html

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantees export working capital loans up to $2 million, to help small business exporters expand their sales into international markets. Lenders receive a 90% guaranty on the loan amount. Loans can be structured to support a single transaction or set up as a revolving line of credit to support multiple transactions. Proceeds can be used to support pre-shipment working capital needs (inventory, materials, labor), as well as post-shipment needs (accounts receivable financing). The SBA guaranty fee is 1/4 of 1% for a 12-month term, making it the least expense of SBA programs. In addition, the SBA offers a range of regular guaranty loan programs for individuals wanting to start or expand their business, as well counseling and training programs for new exporters.