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Multi-currency business loans: borrowing in USD
Our financing is arranged in USD. If your revenue is in another currency, understanding exchange-rate risk is part of choosing the loan.
What this financing is and how we arrange it
Borrowing in a currency you do not earn creates exposure: if your currency falls, the debt grows in your own terms. We help business owners prepare applications and connect with independent lenders that lend across borders, with expert advice to improve your chances of approval.
The risk differs sharply by country, which is why we cover each region in detail, starting with international business loans.
When it fits
- Importers who already pay suppliers in USD and so have a natural match
- Exporters invoicing customers in USD
- Businesses in countries whose currency is pegged to the dollar
- Owners comfortable discussing a hedge or smaller facility to limit exposure
What lenders typically ask for
- A breakdown of revenue and costs by currency
- Bank statements that show the currency of incoming payments
- Details of any existing hedging or USD accounts
- Standard company and ID documents
An illustration
A Dubai trading company earns in AED but buys in USD. Because the dirham is pegged to the dollar, a USD loan carries little exchange risk. A South African company earning rand carries more, because the rand floats against the dollar.
For illustration only. This is not an offer, rate or quote.
How it compares
Pegged currencies such as the AED, SAR, QAR, HKD and several Caribbean dollars carry lower exposure; see Dubai Qatar, Saudi Arabia & Kuwait, the Gulf, Hong Kong Rest of Asia Caribbean and the Caribbean. Floating currencies like the euro, rand and Kenyan shilling carry more; see the Netherlands Rest of Europe, South Africa Kenya Africa and Kenya.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I borrow in my local currency?
Our financing is arranged in USD. If you need another currency, tell us and we will say whether any lender can offer it.
How do I reduce exchange-rate risk?
Match the loan to USD revenue or costs, borrow a smaller amount, or ask your bank about hedging. We do not give investment advice.
Is the exchange risk the lender’s or mine?
Yours, if your income is in another currency. The loan is repayable in USD.
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