F.A.Q. Stock Loans and Asset Based Loans

What is a Stock Loan?

Non-Recourse Stock Loans by definition is a loan against the value of a stock or portfolio of stocks whereby the shareholder (OWNER) can borrow up to 80% of the stock value (in some cases higher) of the portfolios market value “without selling the shares”. Like a home equity loan for stocks but much better. You borrow against the appraised value of the portfolio and pay a below prime interest rate for the term of the loan. And then at term end you either pay off the loan and receive your stock back with any stock appreciation, refinance the loan, or if the stock price has fallen below the LTV amount, forfeit the shares without paying back the loan (non-recourse) with no liability or effect on your credit rating.

What stocks are eligible for a Stock Loan?

Any publicly traded security are eligible. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETF’s (exchange-traded fund), ADR’s (American Depositary Receipt), Penny Stocks (stocks on the pink sheets or bulletin board stock), Foreign Stocks and Bonds are ALL eligible. Typically, we look for a minimum $50,000 daily trading volume for each publicly traded stock.

Am I personally liable for this loan?” or “Can the company come after me on this loan if I do not make payments?

NO, this is a “non-recourse” loan; the lender cannot come after you personally. There is NO personal liability associated with the stock loan. The only security for the loan is the stock and the only recourse the lender has is against the stock. You have NO personal liability exposure.

Is the loan reported to the credit bureaus or reporting services?

NO, the Securities loan is not reported to the credit bureaus and there is NO public record of this loan. Even if you elect to walk away from the loan and default because, for example, you have more money then the stock is worth, it is NOT reported.

Are non-U.S. securities allowed to be used as collateral in stock loan transactions?

Yes. Some non-U.S. securities are allowed to be put up as collateral. Some of the other countries include Canada, UK, European countries, Japan, Israel, Australia, India, and Korea, to name just a few.

What are the Loan to Value (LTV) percentages for the loans?

The LTV’s vary depending on the quality of the securities being collateralized. With high quality large cap stocks you can expect LTVs up to 80% (sometimes higher) while with small cap or pink sheet (penny stocks) securities the LTV’s will be more conservative and lower. This means it can be as high as 80% LTV but can be Lower. It depends upon the quality and type of security owned. Each loan is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The highest LTVs are offered to high quality securities such as Blue Chip stocks.

How are the stocks evaluated?

Stability, trading volume and share price are factors in determining the interest rate, term and Loan to Value. Good stocks, like good investments, always get the best terms. Typically, we look for a minimum $50,000 daily trading volume for each publicly traded stock. The most attractive interest rates and terms and conditions are available to those stocks with good strong and steady volume and price, and low volatility. Prices over $5/share typically get best prices as long as volatility is low and volume is strong and steady. Strong and steady volume is highly prized as it allows some predictability. The leading indicators when determining the eligibility of a stock as collateral are going to be exchange, volatility, share price, liquidity, trends, filings, short term trading volume and long term trading volume.