Gateway Trade Funding Provides $1.5 Million in Purchase Order Financing to California Food Importer

CHICAGO, IL — September 29, 2026 — Gateway Trade Funding, a leading provider of Purchase Order Finance and Stretch Finance solutions, announced the closing of a $1.5 million Purchase Order Finance facility for a California-based food importer that brings well-known food brands from the United Kingdom to major retailers across the United States. 

The importer first connected with Gateway in August 2026 while seeking a financing solution that could support its continued growth and the unique working capital demands associated with international trade. Approximately one month later, Gateway completed the transaction and provided the financing needed to transition from an existing lender and fund supplier costs associated with customer purchase orders. 

As an importer, the company often needs to pay overseas suppliers well before receiving payment from its U.S. retail customers. The new Purchase Order Finance facility provides the company with additional flexibility to fulfill orders, support its relationships with key overseas vendors and continue expanding its business. 

“Gateway provided the financing we needed to accelerate our growth and strengthen relationships with our largest overseas vendors. From the start, their team was knowledgeable, professional and responsive. Our financing needs were uniquely complex, but Mark Polinsky and the Gateway team remained creative, tenacious and solutions-focused at every turn. Their support allows us to focus on what we do best, bringing iconic food brands from around the world to retailers across the country,” said the CEO of a food importing company. 

The transaction reflects Gateway’s ability to develop financing solutions for growing companies with complex supply chains and working capital needs, particularly businesses importing products to fulfill orders from customers. 

“Importers can face a significant timing gap between when their suppliers need to be paid and when they ultimately collect from their customers,” said Mark Polinsky, Principal at Gateway Trade Funding. “The company had strong opportunities with major retailers, but they needed a financing structure that could keep pace with those opportunities. We were pleased to work through the complexities of the transaction and put a solution in place that gives them the flexibility to continue growing.” 

Gateway’s Purchase Order Finance solutions can provide up to 100% of supplier costs for companies with confirmed customer orders, helping businesses purchase inventory and fulfill orders without tying up their existing working capital. 

About Gateway Trade Funding 

Gateway Trade Funding provides Purchase Order Finance and Stretch Finance solutions to growing businesses throughout the United States and Canada. Gateway works with companies across a wide range of industries to provide flexible financing solutions designed to help businesses fulfill orders, manage working capital needs and capitalize on growth opportunities. 

For more information, visit https://www.gatewaytradefunding.com. 

Loans made or arranged pursuant to the California Financing Law, License 603E718 for FCFS, Inc. Gateway Trade Funding is a dba of FCFS, Inc.