Tag: Smart Lending

The Garrington Edge – Volume 12: Lending Series | ABL Part 1: We Can’t Wait to Explain Asset-Based Lending – Here’s Why

The Garrington Edge – Volume 12: Lending Series | ABL Part 1: We Can’t Wait to Explain Asset-Based Lending – Here’s Why

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…

The Garrington Edge – Volume 10: Lending Series | Factoring Part 3: How Do We Factor Invoices?

The Garrington Edge – Volume 10: Lending Series | Factoring Part 3: How Do We Factor Invoices?

How Do We Factor Invoices? We’ve previously discussed the mechanics of invoice factoring, but what does this process look like in real-world practice? How do we ensure we’re mitigating risk while creating value and security for our investors? Factoring is much more than purchasing invoices—it’s about understanding businesses, securing collateral, and verifying every step to protect our capital. Every deal…

The Garrington Edge – Volume 9: Lending Series | Factoring Part 2: A Deeper Look at Factoring and its Investment Potential

The Garrington Edge – Volume 9: Lending Series | Factoring Part 2: A Deeper Look at Factoring and its Investment Potential

A Deeper Look At Factoring and its Investment Potential Last week, we introduced invoice factoring—a key strategy in our portfolio that provides businesses with immediate liquidity by unlocking cash tied up in receivables. If you missed it, click here to catch up. This week, we’re going deeper, focusing on how factoring works and why it presents an attractive, risk-mitigated opportunity…

The Garrington Edge – Volume 8: Lending Series | Factoring Part 1: Unlocking Liquidity: An Introduction to Invoice Factoring

The Garrington Edge – Volume 8: Lending Series | Factoring Part 1: Unlocking Liquidity: An Introduction to Invoice Factoring

Unlocking Liquidity: An Introduction to Invoice Factoring In the world of private credit, capital is the engine that drives growth, yet many businesses find themselves stuck in neutral with cash flow tied up in unpaid invoices. Picture a manufacturer poised to fulfill its largest order or a staffing firm striving to meet payroll for its growing workforce—only to face delays…

The Garrington Edge – Volume 7: The Luxury of Choice in Private Credit: Why Multi-Vertical Lending is Our Secret Sauce

The Garrington Edge – Volume 7: The Luxury of Choice in Private Credit: Why Multi-Vertical Lending is Our Secret Sauce

The Luxury of Choice in Private Credit:  Why Multi-Vertical Lending is Our Secret Sauce   At Garrington, we don’t believe in rigid, one-dimensional lending strategies. Instead, we embrace optionality, flexibility, and the ability to take what the market gives us. This secret sauce allows us to generate consistent, risk-adjusted returns while providing real financing solutions for businesses that need capital to grow. We’ve built…

The Garrington Edge – Volume 5: The Four Pillars Of Strength – The Third Pillar – Layers of Oversight

The Garrington Edge – Volume 5: The Four Pillars Of Strength – The Third Pillar – Layers of Oversight

The Third Pillar: Layers of Oversight Following the difficult task of sourcing opportunities and the rigor of the underwriting process the work of managing risk through effective and efficient portfolio management begins. It is not enough to thoughtfully choose opportunities and robustly scrutinize the collateral and business plan at the start of the relationship.  There is as much (or more)…

The Garrington Edge – Volume 4: The Four Pillars Of Strength – The Second Pillar – Robust and Efficient Underwriting

The Garrington Edge – Volume 4: The Four Pillars Of Strength – The Second Pillar – Robust and Efficient Underwriting

The Four Pillars of Strength – Pillar #2 – Robust and Efficient Underwriting: The Backbone of Smart Lending Welcome to the second installment of our Four Pillars of Strength blog series. In private credit, success hinges on more than opportunity—it demands precision, discipline, and a deep understanding of risk. Robust and Efficient Underwriting is at the heart of Garrington’s investment philosophy, a…

The Garrington Edge – Volume 1: Back To The Beginning – Achieving Steady Returns – The Core of Garrington Capital’s Mission

The Garrington Edge – Volume 1: Back To The Beginning – Achieving Steady Returns – The Core of Garrington Capital’s Mission

BACK TO THE BEGINNING – ACHIEVING STEADY RETURNS – THE CORE OF GARRINGTON CAPITAL’S MISSION At the heart of our mission is a simple belief: we can achieve 8-12% annual returns without ever experiencing a rolling 12-month period of negative performance. This is not just an investment objective—it’s the foundation of why we do what we do. In a world…