Ex-Im Bank charges a commitment fee of 0.5 percent for the loan and 0.125 percent for the guarantee program. The other charge is the exposure fee which is based on the country and type of foreign buyer, its creditworthiness, the length of the repayment term, and other factors. Indicative exposure fees may be obtained from Ex-Im Bank's Web site calculator. This has been most actively used in Southeast Asia. Exporters of environmental goods and services are eligible for additional benefits in the financing to the foreign buyer.
Bank encourages exporters to work with experienced lenders and brokers.
Often, the program selected will be based on the lender's or buyer's preferences. Ex-Im Bank is also available to assist in the selection of the best program for the situation.