Eligibility Requirements
U1 Import Credit is designed for established importers operating consistent trade cycles. Approval is based on business verification, import activity, and repayment capacity.
Basic Requirements
To qualify, businesses must meet the following criteria:
• Registered Jamaican business or verified trading entity
• Active importer with consistent shipment activity
• Identifiable supplier relationships
• Valid banking activity
• Clear product category and trade purpose
Applications that do not meet these baseline requirements will not proceed to credit structuring.
Import Activity Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate:
• Regular import shipments or planned repeat shipments
• Defined product categories
• Predictable sales turnover cycle
• Realistic shipment values
Existing Union One clients may qualify using verified shipment history.
New importers may qualify through structured review.
Credit Evaluation Factors
Eligibility is determined based on:
• Shipment frequency and volume
• Business stability
• Repayment capacity
• Supplier consistency
• Overall risk profile
Credit limits are structured individually and may vary between importers.
Suitable Businesses
U1 Import Credit is typically suited for:
• Retail inventory importers
• Wholesale distributors
• Electronics importers
• Auto parts suppliers
• Building materials traders
• General merchandise importers
Not Suitable For
U1 Import Credit is not designed for:
• One-off shipments
• Unverified suppliers
• High-risk or restricted goods
• Personal imports
• Individuals without trading activity
Approval Process
Eligible applicants proceed to structured credit review and allocation. Not all applicants will be approved.
U1 Import Credit is built for disciplined importers focused on long-term trade growth.
