American
Business Fund (ABF) will structure customized products and services to meet your
business needs.
Acquisition
Finance
Capitalize on your companies owned assets to acquire or buy a
complementary business. Our term loans and revolving lines of
credit are secured by accounts receivable, inventory and fixed
assets.
Accounts Receivable Management (domestic and
international)
As one of the larges factoring companies in the world, ABF has
the experience and the financial strength to factor and finance
imports and exports.
Accounts Receivable Securitization
Asset Based Credit Facilities
Financing solutions to enhance liquidity of middle-market
companies domestically and internationally. Asset-based lending
provides revolving lines of credit based on accounts receivable
and inventory, as well as, term loans based on machinery &
equipment and real property.
Aviation Finance / Leasing
When it comes to business and corporate aircraft financing, ABF has the integrity to deliver on our commitments – and the
expertise to provide personalized options.
Bulk Accounts Receivable Purchase Program
CAP-EX Lines
Capital Expenditures - outlay of money to acquire
or improve assets such as buildings and machinery.
Capital Markets (syndications)
Cash Flow / Business Value
Financing based on a pre-determined multiple of earning (such as
EBIDTA), predicated upon the business exhibiting strong
history of earnings, access to capital, a solid capital structure
and proven ability to earn surplus cash flow.
Commercial Asset Finance
General equipment financing which provides financing/leasing of
fixed assets to companies for: expansion, refinancing, sale
lease-backs, or debt Recapitalization.
Co-Lending Arrangements
A loan where one or more finance source is employed.
Credit Protection
ABF provides risk mitigation by protecting your company’s
revenues from credit loss. We can guarantee the credit status of
one or more of your customers. If a customer defaults, ABF assumes responsibility for payment.
Collection and Accounting Services
Debt Refinancing
Consolidate existing loans into one payment.
Debtor-In-Possession
ABF provides financing to companies that have filed for
protection under Chapter XI of the Federal Bankruptcy code and
have been permitted by the bankruptcy court to continue operations
to effect a reorganization.
Equipment Financing
General equipment financing which provides financing of fixed
assets to companies for: expansion, refinancing, sale lease-backs,
debt Recapitalization or major projects.
Equipment Leasing
General equipment financing which provides leasing of fixed assets
to companies for: expansion, refinancing, sale lease-backs, debt
Recapitalization or major projects.
Export / Import Service (Local Currency)
An agreement similar to Accounts Receivable Management, Invoice
Discounting, or Factoring except that it involves the importing
and exporting of goods and services. ABF offers local
collection services, local debtor litigation and management of
multiple currencies.
Factoring (see Accounts Receivable Management)
Invoice Discounting
Invoice Discounting releases cash against client invoices to a
pre-agreed percentage with the remaining balance held until the
customer makes full payment. All customer payments received are
paid into a nominated bank account which ABF will administer
and forward the balance on request, minus ABF CF fees. Invoice
Discounting clients maintain their own credit, collections and
sales ledger procedures.
Letters of Credit
ABF provides import and export Letters of Credit, to help
companies increase sales or acquire products from overseas.
Leveraged Buyouts
A takeover of a company using borrowed funds. Most often the
target company's assets serve as security for the loans taken out
by the acquiring firm, which repays the loans out of cash flow of
the acquired company.
Operating and Capital Leases
Overadvance / Stretch Lines
A loan beyond the asset values.
Plan of Reorganization
Financing package to exit bankruptcy.
Private Equity Fund Guarantee
This is a highly specialized product of ABF Structured
Finance Division. The group has extensive experience in the
manufacturing, distribution, value-added service, and retail
sections and will carefully tailor financing to meet the borrowers
needs.
Private Label Programs
Progress Payment Finance
Payments are due in pre-determined increments as the project
progresses.
Project Finance
Financing for provided for large projects.
Recapitalization
ABF will provide loans to accommodate equity holder
disbursements.
Refinancing and Recapitalization
Refinance existing lines of credit and term loans.
Retail Inventory Finance
Provides senior financing to mid-size retailers and consumer
products companies.
Senior Term – Debt Participation
Structured Finance
Financing provided to a business which has strong favorable
business attributes, and a solid capital structure, but lacking a
steady history of growth in revenues, earnings and cash flow.
Supplier Payment Solutions (payables management)
Innovative supply chain services that provide significant value to
both buyers and suppliers. Benefits include improved supply chain
stability, enhanced supplier liquidity, easy access to detailed
invoice information, predictable cash flow forecasting, and fast
electronic payments to suppliers.
Technology Finance
Technology Finance Solutions provide non and partial recourse
funding for vendors and manufactures of all types of technology
including software and services.
Term Loans
Loans made against the value of fixed assets amortized on a
scheduled basis.
Trade Payables
Innovative supply chain services that provide significant value to
both buyers and suppliers. Benefits include improved supply chain
stability, enhanced supplier liquidity, easy access to detailed
invoice information, predictable cash flow forecasting, and fast
electronic payments to suppliers.
Transportation
The Transportation Group of ABF focuses on providing highly
structured finance vehicles for rail and marine industry assets.
Transitional Financing
Downturns in the economy, rising costs as well as many other
factors can negatively impact your company. ABF has the right
financing structured to keep these companies operational. Our
experienced staff will develop a financing plan to help find the
equity needed for a successful turnaround.
Turnkey Financing
The Equipment Finance Division’s turnkey product provides a
combined financing package for land, building and equipment .