How to Get a Proof of Funds Letter for a Trade or Real Estate Deal
How to Get a Proof of Funds Letter for a Trade or Real Estate Deal
A Proof of Funds (POF) letter is a document from a financial institution confirming that a client has access to a specific amount of funds. It’s used to prove financial capacity in trade, real estate, and project finance.
Whether you’re closing a real estate acquisition or securing a trade contract, the counterparty wants one thing first: proof that you can pay. A Proof of Funds (POF) letter helps you establish that credibility—if it's structured correctly and backed by a real institution.
When a POF Letter Is Required
- You're bidding on a property and the seller requires financial evidence
- You're about to sign a trade contract that involves advance payment or large volume
- You're negotiating a joint venture or development project and the other side needs assurance
- You're applying for finance and the lender wants to verify capital reserves or equity contribution
What a POF Letter Should Include
- Client name or company
- Name of issuing institution
- Amount of funds (in figures and words)
- Currency and account type (cash, securities, etc.)
- Statement of access and availability
- Signature, seal, and contact details of the institution
A generic PDF without verification isn’t enough. Many parties will contact the issuing institution to confirm the letter—so it must be real.
We Provide POF Letters That Hold Up
Financely helps companies issue compliant, bank-backed POF letters that satisfy legal, commercial, and due diligence requirements. Whether you're working with a buyer, seller, broker, or financier, our documents are structured to pass verification.
In some cases, we coordinate POFs through our own LP network or client capital pools. In others, we issue via regulated banks—based on verified funds, trade contracts, or investment mandates.
POF Formats We Support
- Soft POF: General letter confirming funds exist, without full disclosure
- Hard POF: Specific, detailed confirmation with contact verification
- MT199/799 POF: SWIFT-based messages sent bank-to-bank as proof
- Escrow-based POF: Structured around deals with segregated accounts
What You’ll Need to Provide
- Purpose of the POF (real estate, trade, project, etc.)
- Value of the funds being confirmed
- Any deadlines or third-party formats required
- Supporting documents (e.g. buyer/seller info, signed term sheets)
When a POF Letter Isn't Enough
If you need to go beyond a comfort letter—to secure financing, issue a guarantee, or underwrite a transaction—we can structure full SBLCs, DLCs, or capital raises using the same documentation you’ve already compiled.
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We help companies issue bankable POFs and SWIFT messages through real accounts. No templates. No fluff. Just verified support for serious transactions.
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