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    Home / Investing Products & Services / Securities Based Lending
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    Securities-Based Lending

    A Flexible Form of Accessing Capital By Leveraging your Amerant Investments Securities Account

    Unlock the power of your investments with securities-based lending (SBL). Gain quick access to liquidity without selling your investment assets, allowing you to maintain your market position and avoid potential tax consequences. Enjoy competitive interest rates and flexible loan terms tailored to your financial goals. Use the funds for a wide range of purposes, from real estate investments to personal expenses, all while preserving your existing credit lines and enhancing your portfolio diversification.
    Marketable Securities that are used as collateral must remain pledged for the term of the Line of Credit. Must have an Amerant Investments account.
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    How a Securities Based Loan Can Benefit You

    Access to Liquidity Without Liquidation

    Convenience: Obtain quick access to cash without having to sell your securities, allowing you to meet urgent financial needs or seize investment opportunities.

    Flexible Borrowing

    Borrowing capacity dependent on underlying risk of invested securities held as collateral*.

    Competitive Interest Rates

    Lower Costs: Benefit from interest rates that are typically lower than those of traditional loans, making SBL a cost-effective borrowing option.

    Flexible Terms

    No Fixed Term Length: Your potential availability to borrow can grow over time if supported by underlying investment collateral

    Simple Repayment

    Interest Only Payments: Pay only on borrowed funds with the ability to pay-off or pay down the loan at any time.

    Versatile Use of Funds

    Wide Range of Applications: Use the borrowed funds for various purposes, such as real estate investments, business expansion, or personal expenses.

    Is Securities Based Lending Right for Me?

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    Who This Benefits

    For clients who need quick access to capital for business opportunities and want to avoid disrupting investment strategies.

    The Purpose

    With Securities Based Lending, Amerant Investments provides clients quick access to cash without having to sell assets.

    The Requirements

    You must have a program eligible investments account held at Amerant Investments*

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    Borrow with Amerant’s New Securities Based Lending Program

    Here’s how you can apply for securities-based lending:

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    Contact us today for an expert initial consultation: 1-800-320-2819

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    Your FAQs About Loans. Answered.

    Securities-based lending allows you to borrow money by using your securities, such as stocks, bonds, and exchange-traded funds, as collateral.

    Contact us today for an expert initial consultation: 1-800-320-2819

    Amerant offers many different types of personal loans: New Vehicle Loans, Pre-owned Vehicle Loans, Unsecured Loans, Secured Loans, and Securities Secured Loans.

    Eligibility: U.S. Citizens, Resident (Permanent) Aliens, Non-Resident (Temporary) Aliens, Applicants 18+ years of age.

    Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETF’s held in non-retirement accounts are acceptable forms of collateral.

    Borrowing limits depend on the type and diversification of your portfolio, typically ranging from 50% to 95% of eligible asset value.

    Once approved, funds are usually available for access within 1-3 business days.

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    We’re here to help you grow. Fill out the form and we will connect you with the right person.

    * See here for more information related to the Securities Based Lending Risk disclosure statement. Learn More.

    USA PATRIOT Act

    To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account.

    What does this mean for you? When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents.

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    Managing a successful Know Your Customer (KYC) Program is a requirement of the U.S. banking system. Learn More.

    Amerant Investments, Inc. is an investment adviser registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Such registration does not imply that the Firm is recommended or approved by the United States government or any regulatory agency. Amerant Investments, Inc. may only transact business or render personalized investment advice in those states and international jurisdictions where it is registered, has notice filed, or is otherwise excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Amerant Investments, Inc. may not provide investment advisory services to any resident of states in which the Adviser is not registered. The purpose of this website is for information distribution only and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell securities or to offer investment advice. Past results are no guarantee of future results and no representation is made that a client will or is likely to achieve results that are similar to those described. An investor should consider his or her investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. Please refer to Amerant Investments, Inc.’s ADV Part 2 and firm brochure for additional information and risks.

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    Amerant Investments, Inc. is an investment adviser registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Such registration does not imply that the Firm is recommended or approved by the United States government or any regulatory agency. Amerant Investments, Inc. may only transact business or render personalized investment advice in those states and international jurisdictions where it is registered, has notice filed, or is otherwise excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Amerant Investments, Inc. may not provide investment advisory services to any resident of states in which the Adviser is not registered. The purpose of this website is for information distribution only and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell securities or to offer investment advice. Past results are no guarantee of future results, and no representation is made that a client will or is likely to achieve results that are similar to those described. An investor should consider his or her investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. Please refer to Amerant Investments, Inc.’s ADV Part 2 and firm brochure for additional information and risks.


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