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EDC — Buyer financing

Flexible financing for your international buyers
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

Get a loan guarantee to give your business a competitive edge and to reduce your risk of non-payment. Offer flexible repayment terms on loans for your international customers, covering their purchases from you.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Financing international buyers to facilitate the purchase of Canadian goods and services.
  • Structuring direct loans or guarantees linked to export contracts with international customers.
  • Supporting export projects where Canadian businesses seek to provide extended payment terms to international buyers.

Eligibility

Eligible expenses

  • Financing the purchase of Canadian goods and services by international buyers through direct loans or in partnership with approved financial institutions.
  • Providing guarantee coverage for term financing transactions up to 85% of a commercial contract.

Additional information

  • EDC’s Buyer Financing Guarantee covers up to 85% of a commercial contract, with a guarantee of up to 100% on that portion.
  • Applicable for term financing transactions up to $25 million; direct loans are available for transactions of $25 million or more.
  • The guarantee is aligned with the financing principles of the OECD Consensus Arrangement.
  • EDC emphasizes support for competitive, flexible, and extended payment terms to help secure international contracts.

Documents and links

EDC — Buyer financing

Contacts

1-800-229-0575

Frequently Asked Questions about the EDC — Buyer financing Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the EDC — Buyer financing. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the EDC — Buyer financing?

Get a loan guarantee to give your business a competitive edge and to reduce your risk of non-payment. Offer flexible repayment terms on loans for your international customers, covering their purchases from you.

Who is eligible for the EDC — Buyer financing program?

To be eligible for the EDC — Buyer financing program, you must: International buyers of Canadian goods and services may be eligible. Eligibility depends on factors such as the buyer's credit rating and transaction details. Non-credit risks including environmental, social, and governance practices are considered.

What expenses are eligible under EDC — Buyer financing?

Financing international buyers to facilitate the purchase of Canadian goods and services. Structuring direct loans or guarantees linked to export contracts with international customers. Supporting export projects where Canadian businesses seek to provide extended payment terms to international buyers.

Who can I contact for more information about the EDC — Buyer financing?

You can contact Export Development Canada (EDC) or by phone at 1-800-229-0575.

Where is the EDC — Buyer financing available?

The EDC — Buyer financing program is available across Canada.

Is the EDC — Buyer financing a grant, loan, or tax credit?

EDC — Buyer financing is a Loans and Capital investments

Who are the financial supporters of the EDC — Buyer financing?

EDC — Buyer financing is funded by Export Development Canada (EDC), Government of Canada

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