A Sinosure intermediary represents the importer through a process that formally runs through the supplier. A good one prepares a complete buyer file, persuades and coordinates the supplier, anticipates underwriting questions and keeps the supplier moving. No intermediary can guarantee approval, set limits, or remove a Sinosure record — anyone promising that is a red flag.
Why intermediaries exist
Sinosure insures exporters, so importers have no direct application channel. The buyer’s success depends on a supplier’s finance team submitting an accurate, complete request — in Chinese, through the supplier’s own policy account — and on the buyer answering underwriting questions quickly. An intermediary bridges that gap.
What a good intermediary does
- Screens eligibility honestly before anyone spends time
- Prepares the buyer file: entity details, financials, trade history, explanations
- Brings the supplier on board and coordinates the request
- Anticipates and answers underwriting questions
- Advises on a realistic first limit and tenor
- Coordinates additional suppliers once the first limit is live
What no intermediary can do
- Guarantee approval or a specific limit
- Make credit decisions — only Sinosure and the insured exporter do
- Delete negative buyer records
- Replace the supplier as the applicant
Red flags
| Claim | Why it is a problem |
|---|---|
| “Guaranteed approval” | Credit decisions sit with Sinosure alone |
| “Official Sinosure agent for buyers” | Sinosure does not appoint buyer-side agents |
| “We can remove you from the blacklist” | Records cannot be deleted by third parties |
| Large non-refundable fee before any review | You should know your odds before paying |
Questions to ask before hiring anyone
- Who submits the request — and how do you work with my supplier?
- What does your eligibility review look at, and what happens if I don’t qualify?
- What exactly is included in your fee, and when is it payable?
- How do you handle additional suppliers and limit increases?
Hespor Finance is independent and not affiliated with Sinosure. Read how we work or check your eligibility.
Frequently asked questions
Why use an intermediary instead of applying directly?
Importers cannot apply to Sinosure themselves — the insured exporter submits the request. An experienced intermediary prepares a complete buyer file, persuades and coordinates the supplier, anticipates underwriting objections and keeps following up with the supplier, which typically means faster decisions and higher approved limits.
Learn more →Is Hespor Finance part of Sinosure?
No. Hespor Finance is an independent consultancy. We prepare and coordinate your application with your supplier and represent your interests as the buyer; Sinosure and the insured exporter make every credit decision.
Learn more →How does Hespor Finance charge for its services?
Fees depend on the scope — buyer onboarding only, supplier negotiation, or full credit-limit coordination across several suppliers. We quote a fixed scope after the free eligibility review, before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Learn more →What is the "Sinosure blacklist" and can it be removed?
There is no public blacklist, but Sinosure does keep negative records on buyers after unpaid claims or serious payment disputes, which can block new limits with all insured Chinese exporters. No consultant can delete a record. What can be done is resolving the underlying debt or dispute, documenting it properly, and then re-applying so the buyer is re-assessed.
Learn more →See if you qualify for 90–120 day terms
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