Courtesy deposits vs. standby letters of credit (SBLCs): what’s the difference—and which one makes sense for raising capital?
In this episode, we break down these two very different tools for project financing and international deals.

• Courtesy deposits: informal collateral to win trust

• SBLCs: formal guarantees banks issue on your behalf

• Risk trade-offs—your cash vs. the bank’s reputation

• Why courtesy deposits are gaining popularity with smaller banks

• How startups and high-growth companies use both to secure funding

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