What is vendor finance and how does it work for buyers and suppliers?
Vendor Finance is an anchor-led supply chain financing solution that benefits both buyers (anchors) and their suppliers (vendors). For buyers, Oxyzo pays suppliers upfront on their behalf, allowing them to negotiate better purchase prices and improve supply chain efficiency. For suppliers, Oxyzo offers an unsecured working capital credit line so they receive payment immediately after delivering goods, without waiting for extended buyer credit cycles.
Does Oxyzo provide collateral-free vendor finance?
Yes, Oxyzo offers collateral-free (unsecured) vendor finance to eligible businesses. No land, property, or bank guarantee is required. Eligibility is based on a minimum annual turnover of Rs 3 crores, at least 3 years of business vintage, and Oxyzo's credit assessment. Both buyers and suppliers can access unsecured credit lines up to Rs 5 crores.
What are the eligibility criteria and documents required for vendor finance?
A business must have minimum annual turnover of Rs 3 crores and 3+ years of operation. Required documents: KYC (PAN and Aadhaar), GSTIN, last 6 months of bank statements, GSTR details for the current financial year, and audited financial statements for the previous 3 years. For secured vendor finance, property documents may also be required.
What are the benefits of vendor finance for an anchor (buyer) company?
For anchor/buyer companies, vendor finance with Oxyzo: (1) allows upfront supplier payment without using own working capital, unlocking cash discounts of up to 3% on raw material purchases; (2) enables scaling by onboarding multiple vendors through a single credit facility; (3) the entire process from sanction to disbursement is 100% digital; (4) it strengthens vendor relationships, reducing supply chain disruptions.
What is the interest rate and repayment structure for vendor finance?
Vendor finance at Oxyzo starts from 12% per annum, with interest charged only on the amount drawn and for the actual days of use. Processing fees start from 1% per annum. The product offers flexible repayment terms of 60-120 days, aligned with the buyer's payment cycle. There are no minimum utilization charges or foreclosure penalties.
How quickly are suppliers paid under the vendor finance program?
Once the vendor finance facility is sanctioned and a valid invoice is submitted, suppliers receive payment directly from Oxyzo within 24-48 hours. This immediate payment capability eliminates the uncertainty and delays associated with extended buyer credit cycles.
Who initiates a vendor finance program -- the buyer or the supplier?
Typically, vendor finance programs at Oxyzo are initiated by the anchor/buyer company, which onboards its suppliers onto the platform. The buyer establishes the credit arrangement with Oxyzo, and once approved, their suppliers (vendors) can access the facility to receive early payment on invoices raised against that buyer. Suppliers themselves can also approach Oxyzo directly, particularly if they supply to large, creditworthy anchors who may not yet be part of the program -- Oxyzo will assess and structure the arrangement accordingly.
How is vendor finance different from purchase finance at Oxyzo?
Both products address supply chain working capital needs, but from different angles. Purchase Finance is taken directly by the buyer (borrower) to make upfront payments to its suppliers -- the borrower is solely responsible for the credit and repayment. Vendor Finance is an anchor-led program where the anchor's credibility and payment track record with Oxyzo enables its vendors to access a credit line -- the credit risk is partially backed by the anchor relationship. In practice, vendor finance is best for large buyers with multiple vendors; purchase finance is ideal for individual SME buyers procuring from multiple suppliers.
Can a small supplier with less than Rs 3 crores turnover access vendor finance?
Oxyzo's standard eligibility requires a minimum annual turnover of Rs 3 crores for vendor finance applicants. However, in anchor-led vendor finance programs, smaller suppliers may qualify for the facility if the anchor (buyer) company has a strong credit relationship with Oxyzo and formally vouches for the supplier's payment reliability through the program structure. Such exceptions are assessed on a case-by-case basis during credit underwriting. Suppliers below the standard threshold are encouraged to contact Oxyzo directly to discuss their specific situation.
What is the difference between vendor finance and supply chain finance?
Supply chain finance is the broad category that encompasses all financing solutions designed to optimize cash flow across a supply chain -- it includes invoice discounting, purchase finance, vendor finance, and factoring. Vendor finance is a specific type of supply chain finance where a lender (Oxyzo) acts as an intermediary between a buyer and its suppliers, paying suppliers early while giving the buyer extended payment terms. Oxyzo's vendor finance product is specifically an anchor-led supply chain finance solution -- the anchor company's relationship with Oxyzo is the foundation of the credit structure.
Are there any charges for suppliers to join Oxyzo's vendor finance program?
Suppliers enrolled in an anchor's vendor finance program through Oxyzo are typically subject to a processing fee starting from 1% per annum on the credit utilized. Interest charges start from 12% per annum on amounts drawn, charged only for the actual days of use. There are no membership fees or onboarding costs for suppliers. The exact fee structure may vary depending on the specific program structure negotiated between Oxyzo and the anchor company. Suppliers should confirm the applicable rates with Oxyzo's relationship team during onboarding.
