In transactions exceeding Tsh or EUR 20 million, the credit is provided in co-financing arrangement with involvement of commercial Bank(s). We participate in the financing of transactions less than Tshs or EUR 1 million on a case-by-case basis only, mainly in relation to transactions that are important for refernce value.
Typically 2-5 years (maximum 10 Years ) depending on the terms and conditions of the related commercial agreement. Tenure of less than two years are principally available for the funding of agricultural or relatively small-value manufacturing industry Export transactions
In the case of financing facilities offerd with a tenor exceeding two years at fixed interest, a maximum of 85% of the foreign trade/general contracting agreement may be financed. A minimum of 15% advance must be buyer at the start of performance.
For Export transaction financed by ECFS, it's necessary to certify the importer and exporter's origin of the product and/or services constituting the subject of the transaction
The base transactional currency is Tshs & USD. The interest is fixed(Only in the case of tenor over two years), or floating based on pricing in case of USD financing