Client Qualification & Engagement Policy

At Financely Group, we focus on connecting businesses with the right financial partners for trade finance, private credit, and structured transactions.

We operate as a deal origination and advisory platform, not a direct lender, meaning our role is to facilitate introductions between qualified clients and vetted investment banks, private credit funds, and advisory firms.

Over the years, we’ve received a high volume of inquiries from individuals who are either unrealistic about funding requirements, unwilling to commit financially, or lack a structured transaction. We cannot afford to spend time on deals that have no chance of closing—doing so would drain our resources and limit our ability to serve serious clients effectively. That’s why we charge a screening fee before allocating time and expertise to a transaction.

Why We Charge a Screening Fee

1. Filtering Out Time-Wasters: Many inquiries come from individuals who lack an understanding of capital markets, due diligence, or structuring. Handling every request for free would overwhelm our capacity with deals that will never be funded.
2. Prioritizing Serious Clients: Those who are financially prepared and committed to the process have the highest success rates.
3. Ensuring High-Quality Deal Flow: Our network of investment banks, lenders, and advisory firms expects a certain level of deal readiness. Sending them unqualified transactions would damage valuable relationships.

Our goal is to close deals, not to make money from retainers. The majority of our revenue comes from cash bonuses when a transaction is successfully completed. The screening fee simply ensures that we focus on viable opportunities.

Who We Work With – Ideal Clients

• Clear, well-prepared transactions with structured proposals and defined funding needs.
• Financially prepared clients who understand that due diligence, legal structuring, and compliance require resources.
• Proactive and responsive sponsors who provide complete business plans, realistic financials, and remain engaged in the process.

Who We Do Not Work With

• Those with no budget allocated for fees. If a client is unwilling to invest in their own transaction, that’s an immediate red flag.
• Individuals seeking free advice or "no-risk" deals. We are not here to provide free consulting or to explore possibilities with no financial stake in the process.
• Unclear or unstructured transactions with no credible plan, financials, or realistic execution strategy.

We provide a straightforward, no-nonsense pathway for businesses looking to secure financing through professional advisory and investor/lender introductions. If a deal is structured, backed by committed sponsors, and aligns with our network’s expectations, we have the relationships to get it in front of the right capital providers. If not, we will not move forward.

Clients who meet our criteria and are serious about closing a transaction are encouraged to engage with us. If your deal is prepared, realistic, and properly structured, we look forward to working together.