Intermediary

Arrangement
An arrangement pertains to various structured agreements or settlements in financial, legal, and real estate contexts, where an intermediary plays a significant role.
Back-to-Back Credit (Countervailing Credit)
Back-to-back credit, also known as countervailing credit, is a method used to conceal the identity of the seller from the buyer in a credit arrangement. This finance technique involves a finance house acting as an intermediary between the foreign seller and the buyer.
Distributor
A distributor is an intermediary or one of a chain of intermediaries that specializes in transferring a manufacturer's goods or services to consumers, often aiding in the efficient management of supply chains.
Finder's Fee
A finder's fee is a commission paid to an intermediary or individual who brings together various parties for a business deal, ensuring the transaction is consummated. This fee can take various forms such as a percentage of the transaction value or a flat rate.
Go-Between
A go-between acts as an intermediary between two people or groups, facilitating communication, negotiation, or transactions to ensure smooth handling of particulars in the relationship. The go-between often has a vested interest in the process.
Intermediary
An intermediary acts as a go-between in various capacity including executive recruiters, brokers and financial institutions that facilitate investment decisions on behalf of others.
Merchandise Broker
A merchandise broker is an intermediary agent acting on behalf of merchandise buyers and sellers, earning commissions or fees for negotiating sales without taking possession of the goods.
Third-Party Sale
A third-party sale involves an intermediary agency facilitating transactions between a buyer and a seller, optimizing the purchase process.

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