Replace a Personal Guarantee

Unlocking Growth by Replacing a Personal Guarantee

“>CollateralEdge empowered a Louisiana-based bank to eliminate a borrower’s personal guarantee on a $3M line of credit, supporting the client’s recapitalization and growth strategy.

Collateralized Loan

Provided $2M in collateral coverage.

Growth Support

Enabled significant business expansion.

Enhanced Relationship

Strengthened long-term client partnership.

Challenge, Solution & Results Challenge

This regional bank focuses on customized lending solutions to meet the dynamic needs of its diverse business clients, with an emphasis on building lasting relationships.
The bank faced difficulty maintaining collateral standards while honoring a borrower’s request to eliminate a personal guarantee. Key challenges included:
  • Hard-to-Value Collateral:

Inventory presented valuation challenges.

  • Unproven Growth:

Recapitalization was expected to drive growth, but projections were untested.

  • Personal Guarantee Removal:

The borrower sought to remove the personal guarantee to increase operational flexibility.

CollateralEdge stepped in to design a structured collateral solution.
  • Collateral Letter of Credit:

A $2M letter of credit issued by UMB Bank secured the loan.

  • Flexible Coverage Options:

CollateralEdge’s platform provided instant pricing and term sheets, allowing for a quick
and confident decision.

  • Platform Integration:

The bank retained control with options for quarterly extensions to match business performance.

  • Risk Mitigation:

The letter of credit allowed the bank to eliminate the personal guarantee while maintaining strong
credit protections.

  • Expanded Lending Relationship:

The bank secured a high-potential client, positioning itself for future fee income.

  • Operational Growth:

The borrower leveraged the recapitalized structure to execute its growth plans effectively.

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