Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington Employee Directory
International Trade and DevelopmentWashington, United States11-50 Employees
The Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW) is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization established by the Washington State legislature in 1983 to support small and medium-sized Washington exporters and prospective exporters with export finance counseling. Its core offerings focus on education about export finance, including payment mechanisms, credit assessment of overseas buyers, risk mitigation, and U.S. Exim Bank and OPIC programs, as well as guidance on working with banks and insurance options. EFACW also provides ongoing consulting to help identify international buyers, assess their creditworthiness, negotiate contracts, and navigate payment and risk aspects of cross-border transactions, along with referrals to federal and state partners and private resources. Additionally, it offers ancillary paid services such as access to private credit reports and reduced fees for creditworthiness assessments. The organization positions itself within the international trade and development sector as a resource for Washington-based exporters seeking to understand and leverage export finance programs and related support networks.