Letters of Credit
Get the validation necessary to build new business relationships with a letter of credit.
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- Provides guarantee on payments of large purchases to third parties, such as vendor or the government
- Can also be used to guarantee a service
- Terms are set by third party
- Principal generally due on demand
- No principal balance exists unless payment is required under the terms and conditions of the letter
- Can replace need for insurance company performance bond
- Fee is based on face value amount
- Interest accrues only if beneficiary requests an advance