Aiming for Greater Impact:

The partnership aims to create a powerful synergy that expands the range of financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the United States and in underserved rural areas. By combining FDI Capital’s flexible trade finance solutions with TUSAF’s extensive expertise in other government-guaranteed loans, the organizations seek to:

• Expand Access to Capital: Provide SMEs with comprehensive financing options to support their growth and international trade activities.
• Foster Economic Development: Support businesses in rural and underserved regions, driving economic development and job creation.
• Innovate and Adapt: Develop new financial products and services that address clients’ evolving needs and adapt to changing market conditions.

This partnership embodies a shared vision of leveraging each other’s strengths to deliver impactful financial solutions and drive meaningful change within the communities they serve.

“This collaboration represents a significant enhancement to the lending FDI Capital is currently doing for U.S. exporters,” said Mr. Alan Beard, CEO & Managing Director of Interlink Capital Strategies and FDI Capital. “We are thrilled to partner with Thomas USAF Group to enhance our offering of financial solutions for small U.S. exporters and rural businesses.”

Thomas R. Kimsey, Jr., President & CEO of Thomas USAF Group, added, “We are very pleased to join forces with FDI Capital. Together, we can provide better solutions to our respective customer base.”

Founded by Interlink Capital Strategies, FDI Capital is a leading trade finance fund specializing in lending to small and medium-sized exporters and foreign buyers of U.S. exports. As a Delegated Authority Lender of U.S. EXIM Bank, FDI Capital provides export working capital loans and holds a Master Guarantee Agreement for medium-term loans in amounts up to $10 million and terms of up to 7 years. With support from the Private Export Funding Corporation (PEFCO), an affiliate of U.S. EXIM Bank, FDI Capital can offer financing solutions ranging from $1 million to $10 million, both government-supported and private.

Thomas USAF Group (website), established in 1979, is renowned for its expertise in government-guaranteed loans. Specializing in USDA Business & Industry, REAP and Community Facilities, Loan Programs as well as the SBA 7(a) and 504 loans. TUSAF has a proven track record of over $4 billion in loans. Known for its creative financing solutions and regulatory expertise, TUSAF excels in serving underserved rural markets.