CDF Company Profile

Business

Commercial Distribution Finance is a leading provider of specialized financing and servicing programs that facilitate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of technology products, watercraft, furniture, healthcare, motorsports, RVs, technology products, electronics and appliances, industrial equipment, outdoor power equipment, manufactured housing, office products, musical instruments, trailers and other consumer durables and industrial equipment.

Headquarters

5595 Trillium Boulevard
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192
Telephone: 847.747.6800 or
800.292.2872
Web site: http://www.ge.com/cdf

Primary Products and Services

Inventory Finance:

Specialized financing programs that enable dealers to purchase and stock appropriate levels of inventory with minimal carrying costs. Enhances dealer cash flow and supports manufacturer and distributor sales activity.

Asset Based Lending:

Revolving line of credit secured by current accounts receivable; provides working capital for ongoing expenses and business growth.

Specialized Products and Services:

Small-to-Medium Sized Business (SMB) Finance

These specialized financing arrangements are geared primarily for SMB technology resellers seeking smaller credit facilities for immediate projects. Credit lines range from $50,000 to $250,000.

Purchase Order Finance:

A short-term accounts receivable (STAR) program often offering up to a 60 or 90-day payment schedule, enabling SMB's to aggressively pursue larger contracts.

Rental Finance:

Specialized financing that allows equipment dealers with rental fleets to generate working capital, fund incoming equipment, and account for depreciation over the life of the rental unit.

Private Label Finance:

CDF can provide a customer with dedicated staff, ranging from a single account executive to a national network of representatives. Private label offerings may include a variety of distribution financing programs customized to meet the customer's exact needs.

Asset Based Lending:

This financing mechanism is a revolving line of credit with cash advances tied to a company's accounts receivable (A/R) and inventory.

Trade Flow Finance:

Through GE’s Trade Flow Finance program …
Dealers & retailers receive more inventory to stock, thus increasing product selection and availability to their customers.

Importing manufacturers & distributors receive payment terms that match inventory turns.  Credit capacity is no longer limited by strict trade payment terms.

Exporters receive increased sales.  GE has the unique ability to synchronize financing from exporter to dealer due to their deep relationships within their industries.  This is an easier way to drive sales.

Equipment Financing:

One Source, the GE Difference?
When outfitting your business, GE can now be your one-stop for financing. With flexible programs and competitive rates, the Preferred Platinum Equipment Finance program is designed to keep your business growing. Plus, this credit line is in addition to any of your existing GE credit lines.

Managed Portfolio

Exceeds U.S. $15 billion

Geographic Markets

United States, Canada, Europe and Asia

Employees

1,900