Channel Finance Solutions

Purchase Order Finance (STAR^SM)

During the last twenty years, corporations and governments have switched from central mainframe systems to networks of desktop computers, telecommunications and more. In many cases, this has created lucrative opportunities for resellers to bid on large contracts with these blue-chip organizations. However, credit constraints for small- to medium-size resellers sometimes put these opportunities beyond their reach. That's where STAR (Short Term Accounts Receivable) can help. STAR is a purchase-order funding program designed specifically to allow resellers and VARs to compete for large contracts, without impacting their existing lines of credit with  Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF). The program is driven by the creditworthiness of the end-user and CDF's rating of the participating reseller/VAR. By removing many finance barriers, CDF's STAR program lets resellers/VARs pursue business from Fortune 1000 corporations, government entities and educational institutions.

Key Advantages of CDF Purchase Order Finance (STAR) Program

STAR allows resellers to bid on large transactions that may have been out of reach due to credit constraints. STAR does not affect established CDF credit lines. All items on a purchase order can be covered under STAR -- not limited to inventory from certain manufacturers. STAR does not limit your sales to the collection of your receivables. With STAR, 60- to 90-day payment schedules on major accounts are no longer a risk to your business. STAR will not affect your cash flow as you take advantage of new opportunities and new markets. STAR affords instant access to account information and payment options through cdfConnect, our web portal, to manage your account transactions online.

To apply for a STAR transaction, simply complete the following steps:

1. You must be an active CDF customer.

   
   
   

2. Notify your CDF Account Manager at (800) 825-5488 of the end user name, address, purchase order amount and vendor.

3. CDF will review the end user for credit approval.

4. Once you are notified of end user credit approval, complete the appropriate document form listed and mail it to CDF. If you prefer, your CDF Account Manager will e-mail you the appropriate package ready for signatures.

End User Type	Purchase Order Type	Documents
Federal Government	PO Specific Orders or All End User PO's	(A) Click Here
Fortune 1000 Corporation, State or Local Government Agency	PO Specific Orders	(B) Click Here
Fortune 1000 Corporation, State or Local Government Agency	All End User PO's	(C) Click Here