# Cross-financing

*Last updated: 2026-09-06*

> Cross-financing is the funding of projects or supply chain operations through a deliberate mix of multiple, often heterogeneous financing sources.

Cross-financing is the funding of projects or supply chain operations through a deliberate mix of multiple, often heterogeneous financing sources. Rather than a single loan, it combines various instruments—bank debt, equity, grants, supplier credit—to close budget gaps and diversify risk. Freight forwarders and shippers commonly apply cross-financing for major fleet acquisitions, infrastructure upgrades, or technology investments to avoid dependence on a single lender. The approach distributes interest burdens and repayment obligations across different counterparties.

**Source:** [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/crossfinancing.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/crossfinancing.asp)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Cross-financing |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 74 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-06 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/crossfinancing.asp |

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