by SWK Holdings | Dec 17, 2021 | 2021, archive
At SWK, we believe that financial covenants and the process of setting mutually agreeable covenant levels play an important role in the lender/borrower relationship. A lender’s willingness to engage in the discussions and accommodate the requests outlined herein...
by SWK Holdings | Nov 15, 2021 | 2021, archive
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Lender The four corners of the credit agreement will contain all of the important contractual terms and conditions to which a lender and borrower have agreed to be bound. The language will dictate what is required of each party in...
by SWK Holdings | Sep 28, 2021 | 2021, archive
Capacity is one of the five C’s of credit which refers to a borrower’s ability to repay a loan’s principal and interest. For early-stage companies, the capacity to repay is markedly more uncertain than for larger, more established businesses. The presence of...
by SWK Holdings | Sep 8, 2021 | 2021, archive
As underwriting standards loosen during periods when capital markets become increasingly favorable to borrowers, an easing, or outright elimination of financial covenants invariably follows. Regardless of the lending environment, credit agreements will contain...
