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We are involved in all stages of a financial transaction, representing banks and other lenders in the negotiation, documentation, and collateralization of every type of loan transaction.

Barley Snyder’s Finance Practice assists clients in connection with the lifeblood of their businesses and of the overall economy: the extension and enforcement of credit. We are involved in all stages of the life of a financial transaction, and represent banks and other lenders in the negotiation, documentation, and collateralization of every type of loan transaction including:

  • Commercial and industrial (C&I) lending
  • Real estate and construction lending
  • Equipment leasing and financing
  • Asset based loans
  • Agricultural loans
  • SBA, FSA, USDA, and other government-guaranteed loans
  • New markets tax credit
  • Low income housing tax credit
  • Historic rehabilitation tax credit
  • Interest rate swaps
  • Mezzanine financing
  • Syndicated loans
  • Loan participations
  • Floor plan financing
  • Municipal and other bond transactions

Our attorneys represent lenders in commercial and industrial (C&I) lending and other asset-based loans, including credit with unique collateral such as stock/ membership interests, liquor licenses, titled equipment and vehicles, intangible assets and equipment leasing and financing. 

We also regularly represent lenders in Small Business Administration (SBA) and other government-guaranteed loans, syndicated loans and loan participations. Our diverse practice groups allow our finance attorneys to collaborate with other attorneys at Barley Snyder on issues such as environmental contamination of real estate, estate and trust issues, intellectual property and title insurance.

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July 15, 2020

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