Abstract: An electronic trade service device includes processing devices providing computational functions providing negotiation and resolution of commercial agreements between buyers and sellers. The service includes defining contract terms, including price and payment terms and securing electronic connections by the buyer and seller to an electronic trade system. The buyer is associated with one or more credit providers which may pledge financial support based on defined terms. When the agreement is finalized at least a portion of the line of credit relating to the price term is pledged to securing payment by the buyer to the seller in exchange for producing the contractual items. The buyer utilizes a line of credit provided by one or more credit providers so that the commercial agreement between the buyer and seller. The trade service also allows the buyer to choose from an array of credit and financing options for conducting business transactions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a comprehensive, integrated, computerized system for facilitating transactions in goods or services. The system is capable of facilitating transactions from early or initial stages, such as an electronically proposed purchase order, through to later or final stages, such as payment on an invoice or invoices relating to the transaction. The system is integrated to include the participation of various providers of services ancillary to transactions, such as guarantors, insurers, and shippers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a comprehensive, integrated, computerized system for facilitating transactions in goods or services. The system is capable of facilitating transactions from early or initial stages, such as an electronically proposed purchase order, through to later or final stages, such as payment on an invoice or invoices relating to the transaction. The system is integrated to include the participation of various providers of services ancillary to transactions, such as guarantors, insurers, and shippers.