How to Spot a Strong ABL Transaction (and Why It Matters to Investors) “Since 1999, we’ve reviewed thousands of lending opportunities—and passed on many. The reason? Discipline.” Not all collateral is created equal in asset-based lending, especially revolving lines of credit. While prospects (and their advisors) are often eager to rush into term sheets, seasoned lenders know that what looks…
When Collateral Has Fine Print: What Contracts Really Tell Us “A contractual right to bill is not the same as a contractual obligation to pay.” – A great Greek credit philosopher (or perhaps just a seasoned lender we respect) In private credit, that quote captures a truth we’ve lived with since our earliest days in the industry. With roots going…
When not to Fund: Why We Prioritize Discipline Over Deals This week’s blog draws on themes we recently shared in our investor newsletter — a message we believe is worth reinforcing more broadly. Whether you’re reading this as part of our regular blog series or saw a similar message in your inbox earlier this month, the principles behind it are…
ABL Series, Blog 3: When the Stars Align (and When They Don’t) Not every deal is a slam dunk in private credit—and especially in asset-based lending. But every deal does tell a story. Some are thrillers, some are cautionary tales, and the best ones have a bit of both. Today, we’re taking you inside a recent US$7 million financing we…
We Can’t Wait to Explain Asset-Based Lending – Here’s Why Having delved into the intricacies of invoice factoring, we’re thrilled to move on to our next lending vertical, asset-based Lending (ABL). And yes, we get it: at first glance, terms like “liquidation values,” “advance rates,” or “inventory financing” might not exactly ignite everyone’s excitement. But honestly, we can’t help ourselves—we…
