Collateralized Stock Loans
Secure Debt
Jakob Fugger developed its collateralized non-recourse stock loan offerings in recognition of the fact that publicly-traded securities are assets that have an inherent value that can be used to secure debt and provide immediate cash liquidity. Investors who have large quantities of publicly-traded stock can pledge that stock for a loan equal to up to 65% of the then-current value of that stock. We offer stock loans with terms of between two and five years. While the loan is outstanding, the investor makes interest-only payments, with the principal balance of the loan repayable at the end of the loan term.
Secure Relationships
We have established secure relationships with leading securities firms that provide custodian services and manage the stock collateral during the loan term. We impose no use-of-funds restrictions and investors can use their cash liquidity for any legitimate business or personal purpose. When the investor repays the loan principal, Jakob Fugger directs the custodian to transfer the stock collateral via electronic means into an account designated by the investor.
Maximum Flexibility
We designed this program with maximum flexibility and without the limitations that might be imposed on stock used for margin loans or securities that an investor acquired through initial public offerings. Our underwriters review the stock that an investor proposes to use as loan collateral with a proprietary methodology that focuses primarily on trading volume and price stability.
If the issuer has placed restrictions on the investor’s stock, the investor must first have those restrictions removed before the stock can be used as collateral for a loan. Under certain very limited circumstances, our underwriters may be able to establish a value for restricted stock, in which event Jakob Fugger will consider originating a loan against that stock. In most situations, however, the value of restricted stock is too indeterminate for that stock to be used as loan collateral.
The nonrecourse aspect of our stock loan program is the foundation of its flexibility and appeal. If the value of the stock declines during the loan term., an investor can elect not to repay the principal balance. In that event, Jakob Fugger takes full legal and equitable title to the stock and the investor retains the principal. Because the loan is nonrecourse, the investor has no further liability for any difference between the stock value and the loan principal.*
* Jakob Fugger makes no representations regarding the tax or other consequences that may result if an investor elects not to repay the loan principal. Investors are encouraged to consult with their tax and accounting advisors for answers to questions regarding the tax effects of a stock loan transaction.