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Securities-Collateralized Credit Line Eligibility Matrix

Table is for general guidance only. Actual release rate will depend on full examination of portfolio.
All applicants must be prepared to provide a valid brokerage statement and ID.

Minimum price per share or unit for other securities
USD$5 in some cases provided that there are multiple stocks/securities in the portfolio, but for best rates and terms $10/share. Single stock positions OK over $10/share/ Multi-stock portfolios with qualified securities receive best rates and terms.
Minimum average
daily volume
50,000 average based on prior four week volume.
Minimum portfolio value
US$50,000. No practical maximum.
Foreign securities
Accepted. Europe (EC) and selected other non-European markets for quality securities that meet our standard minimum price/volume requirements in US$ equivalent. Minimum portfolio size at inception: $250,000. Best rates for larger portfolios.
Restricted stock
Restricted stock with underlying stock that otherwise meets our minimum price/volume requirements.
- Accepted Securities
- Loan-to-Value

• U.S. Treasury Notes/Bills

Up to 99% LTV

• CD -maturity less than one year

Up to 86% LTV

• CD - maturity 1-2 years

Up to 72% LTV

• CD - maturity over 2 years

Up to 70% LTV

• Mutual Funds

From 65%-92%

• Non-marginable stocks over $15

From 65%-90%

• Treasury Strips

Up to 94% LTV

• Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae CMOs*

Up to 90% LTV

• Marginable Stocks,

From 65%-94% LTV

• U.S. Government Agency Bonds

Up to 92% LTV

• U.S. Municipal Bonds

Up to 92% LTV

• Corporate/Non-convertible Bonds

Up to 72% LTV

• Foreign Sovereign Debt

From 70%-95% LTV

• Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Up to 75% LTV

• Unit Investment Trusts (UITs)

Up to 65% LTV

• Control or Restricted Stocks

Up to 60% LTV

• Corporate Bonds (investment grade)

Up to $75% LTV

• Investment grade Corp Bonds $50 and above

Up to 92% LTV

• Investment grade Corp Bonds up to $50/share

Up to 90% LTV

• Hybrids: Securities Combined w/Real Estate

Up to 90% LTV

• Hybrids: Securities Combined w/Other Assets

Up to 90% LTV

Notes
  • Borrower can be U. S. or non-U.S. resident
  • These are low-documentation credit lines where the focus is on the securities collateral. Clients willing to disclose - but not pledge - assets beyond their collateral securities may be eligible for interest rate discounts in many cases.
    Please see interest interest rates for standard rates.
  • Ability to lend in third-party name (e.g., real estate partnership)
  • Ability to open account, lend to corporate entities or trusts
  • Funding within three business days of collateral in account
  • Underwriting within hours, not days
  • Latest rates available here.
  • ABN's nominal fees may be paid from loan proceeds.

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