Facility Approval

Facility Approval

Learn how lenders review and approve master commitments

Overview

After a facility agent submits a master commitment for approval, lenders review and decide whether to approve and commit to the facility. As a lender, you review the facility details, lender commitments, and terms, then approve via electronic signature. Once any lender approves, the facility becomes active.

Who Can Use This

      • Lenders: Review master commitments and make approval decisions

When This Is Used

Use facility approval when:

      • A master commitment appears in your Opportunities section
      • You need to review facility terms before committing
      • You want to approve and e-sign a facility
      • You need to understand what happens after approval

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Access Pending Facilities

1. Navigate to Opportunities

      • Log in to the platform with your Lender credentials
      • From the left expandable menu, click on Opportunities
      • The Opportunities dashboard shows master commitments (or sub-master commitments) shared with your organization

2. Find the Master Commitment

      • Locate the facility awaiting your approval
      • Status shows PendingLenderApproval
      • For multiple-branch facilities, you see only the sub-master commitment assigned to you

Step 2: Review the Facility

1. Click Review & Approve

      • In the Actions column, click Review & Approve
      • A popup opens showing comprehensive facility details

2. Review All Sections

      • Navigate through all tabs in the popup
      • Review basic facility information
      • Check commitment amounts and terms
      • Verify interest rates and fees
      • Review facility rules and parameters
      • Examine any attached documents

3. Assess the Facility

      • Evaluate whether the terms meet your investment criteria
      • Check your commitment amount and voting percentage
      • Review other participating lenders (if visible)
      • Ensure you understand all obligations

Step 3: Make Approval Decision

1. Approve the Facility

      • If satisfied with the facility terms, click Approve & E-Sign
      • An Adobe Sign popup window opens automatically
      • Review the master commitment document
      • Complete the electronic signature process

2. After Signing

      • The master commitment (or your sub-master commitment) moves to your Credit Facility section
      • After any one lender approves and signs, the overall master commitment status changes to Active
      • The facility agent is notified
      • Facility setup can proceed

What Lenders See

In Opportunities Section

      • Master commitments (or sub-master commitments) pending your approval
      • Status: PendingLenderApproval
      • Action: Review & Approve

In Credit Facility Section (After Approval)

      • Approved and active facilities
      • Funding notices when available
      • Actions: View Facility, Review Funding Notice

Review Checklist

When reviewing a master commitment, consider:

Facility Terms

      • Commitment amount and your participation
      • Interest rate structure
      • Maturity date
      • Drawdown frequency

Lender Commitments

      • Your voting percentage
      • Total facility size
      • Other participating lenders

Facility Rules

      • Borrowing limits
      • Collateral requirements
      • Covenant compliance

Documentation

      • Supporting documents attached
      • Completeness of information

Rules & Validations

      • Review Before Approval: You should thoroughly review all facility details before approving. Once approved, you are committed to the facility.
      • E-Signature Required: You must complete the Adobe Sign process to finalize your approval.
      • Any Lender Can Activate: Once any one lender approves and signs, the master commitment becomes Active. You don't need all lenders to approve.
      • Sub-Facility Assignment: For multiple-branch facilities, you only see and approve the sub-master commitment assigned to you, not the main facility.
      • Approval Is Binding: Your approval represents a commitment to participate in the facility according to the specified terms.

What Happens Next

After Approval:

      • Master commitment status changes to Active
      • Facility moves to your Credit Facility section
      • Facility agent can proceed with deal modelling

After Deal Modelling:

      • Borrower can map loans to the facility
      • Borrower can create funding requests
      • You receive funding notices when drawdowns are approved

Funding Notice Review:

      • When funding notices are ready for your review, they appear in your Credit Facility section
      • You review the drawdown details
      • You transfer funds and confirm settlement

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