It is a commitment from the Factor to put an agreed amount of funds at the disposal of the exporter (supplier) on behalf of the importer (the buyer) under conditions specified in the proforma invoice as per the terms and conditions between LTS and the importer wrapped with credit insurance from a reputable company. LTS acts as an intermediary between the supplier abroad, the importer in Lebanon, the Factor, and the Credit insurance company.
Process Flow
Importer applies at LTS for a trade finance transaction
Presents all documents required to LTS
Pay fees to LTS for establishing the trade finance file
LTS assesses the risks involved
LTS sends application to the credit insurance
Credit insurance studies the application
If approved, Issues policy in favor of the Factor
Importer pays insurance fees
Client pays the margin of the invoice, and factoring fees
Client signs promissory note
Supplier ships goods
Supplier presents documents to Factor
Factor endorse Bill of Lading(B/L) and send documents to LTS
LTS delivers documents to importer
Importer receives good
Importer at maturity of the Promissory note pays his bill to the factor
Process Flow
Importer applies at LTS for a trade finance transaction
Presents all documents required to LTS
Importer applies at LTS for a trade finance transaction
LTS assesses the risks involved
LTS sends application to the credit insurance
Credit insurance studies the application
If approved, Issues policy in favor of the Factor
Client pays the margin of the invoice, and factoring fees
Supplier ships goods
Supplier presents documents to Factor
Factor endorse Bill of Lading(B/L) and send documents to LTS
LTS delivers documents to importer
Importer receives good
Importer at maturity of the Promissory note pays his bill to the factor
Requirements
Lebanese food importer (Full name and legal status)
Good creditworthiness
No previous defaults
Not sanctioned
Goods are imported from non-sanctioned countries
Proforma invoice of food stuff
Partial List of Eligible Products
We are committed to helping Lebanon stabilize its food security by working with Lebanese businesses and organizations that import the following food products:
Category
Food Products
Dairy
Butter, Dairy
Canned Goods
Canned Food
Meat
Charcutrie, Meats
Confectionery
Chocolate/Biscuits, Confectionery
Beverages
Coffee, Drinks (Ice Tea, Juice)
Sweets/Snacks
Confectionery
Frozen Foods
Frozen Chicken, Frozen Vegetables
Fruits
Fruits
Grains
Grans, Cereal, Pasta, Rice
Spreads
Jams/Tahini/Halawa
Nuts
Nuts/Seeds
Cooking Essentials
Oil
Bakery
Pastry
Condiments
Sauces/Condiments
Seafood
Seafood/Tuna
Seasonings
Seasonings
Baking Essentials
Sugar
These are our priority products. Our second priority will be raw materials for pharmaceuticals.
Markets We Covered
All countries except the sanctioned ones.
Historically, Data from several sources showed Lebanon imports form the following countries among other: