A confirming house is an organization that acts as an intermediary between local exporters and overseas buyers. It pays for goods in the exporters' currency, negotiates prices, arranges shipment and insurance, and provides vital information for the overseas buyers.
Pre-financing refers to an arrangement where a buyer, often an importer, finances the activities of a supplier by making an advance payment against future delivery. This practice is sometimes employed as a fair trade policy to support farmers in developing nations.
