Closing the Deal

Preparing to close a deal? Ensure all deliverables are ready, including ancillary documents like the perfection certificate, closing checklist, closing certificates, resolutions, schedules, legal opinions, and closing memorandum. Read this practice note discussing the ancillary documents that are prepared and delivered in connection with a loan financing closing to learn more.

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• Closing Process Resource Kit
  Use this resource kit as an overview of the closing and post-closing process, addressing the individual documents and deliverables due at closing, payoff and funding mechanics, preparing UCC financing statements, negotiating post-closing deliverables, and requesting waivers and consents.

• Solvency Certificates
  Watch this video explaining the use of solvency certificates and solvency opinions in financing transactions.

• Collateral Release Letter
  Review this collateral release letter template in which a collateral agent agrees to release its security interests in the assets that have been provided as collateral for a secured loan transaction.

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