Fund Finance For GPs: NAV, GP & Management-Fee Lines
We arrange NAV facilities, GP commitment lines, and management-fee lines for private credit managers. The objective is dependable liquidity against verifiable cash flows and portfolio value, with a borrowing base, covenants, and reporting that stand up to lender scrutiny.
Program Snapshot
Minimum facility $20M+
• Retainer $62.5K
• Success 1.5–2.0%
• Timeline 45–90 days
| Products |
NAV facility • GP line • Management-fee line |
| Security |
LP interests / portfolio assets (NAV), GP commitments, management-fee receivables |
| Lenders |
Banks • Private credit • Insurance capital |
| Use Of Proceeds |
Follow-ons, co-invest, warehousing, working capital, capital call smoothing |
| Core Deliverables |
Lender grid, term sheet negotiation, diligence management, documentation, closing |
Borrower
GP • ManCo • SPV
Per product and legal structure.
Borrowing Base
Look-through NAV / Fees
Haircuts by asset, tenor, and quality.
Advance Rates
Performance-linked
Adjusted for volatility and coverage.
Covenants
LTV • DSCR • Diversification
Tested monthly/quarterly.
Reporting
Quarterly Packs
NAV policy and exception logs.
Valuation
Independent Reviews
Frequency set by volatility.
Controls
Cash / Notices
Custody and call mechanics.
Minimums
$20,000,000+
Higher sizes price better.
Administrator & Audit
Preference for SOC 1 Type II administrators; timely financials and board minutes available under NDA.
Valuation Governance
Documented NAV policy; independent pricing sources; exception and model change logs.
KYC/AML & Sanctions
Full UBO verification; ongoing screening; side letter controls where applicable.
Cash & Collateral
Notice mechanics, account control, and distributions waterfall verified prior to draw.
Scope Of Work
| Deliverable
|
Detail
|
| Lender Grid & Term Sheet
|
Targeted counterparties; advance rate matrix; pricing and fees; covenants; cure and margin mechanics. |
| Diligence & Data Room
|
NAV policy, look-through holdings, track record, audited financials, governance, side letters, key agreements. |
| Documentation
|
Facility agreement, security package, notices, account control, valuation schedule, reporting templates. |
| Closing & Ongoing
|
Conditions precedent, first draw, compliance calendar, and lender reporting cadence. |
Economics & Controls
| Term
|
Market Practice
|
Comments
|
| Advance Rate
|
40–65% on eligible NAV; 50–80% on fee receivables |
By asset quality, diversification, and volatility. |
| Covenants
|
LTV caps; DSCR; diversification tests |
Breaches trigger margin, cash sweeps, or limits. |
| Valuation
|
Quarterly with independent checks |
Back-testing and exception logs expected. |
| Pricing
|
Spread over base + upfront/arrangement |
Fees reflect complexity and monitoring needs. |
| Liquidity
|
Term 1–3 years typical |
Extension options subject to tests and approvals. |
Illustrative Timeline (45–90 Days)
| Week
|
Milestone
|
| Weeks 1–2
|
Data room setup; lender grid finalized; initial indications and term sheet shaping. |
| Weeks 3–5
|
Diligence Q&A; advance rate and covenant negotiation; draft documentation. |
| Weeks 6–8
|
Final approvals; account control and notices; conditions precedent list cleared. |
| Weeks 9–12
|
Signing; first draw; compliance calendar and reporting cadence set. |
Readiness Checklist
- NAV policy, valuation sources, and exception handling.
- Track record, audited financials, governance documents, IC minutes (as permitted).
- LPAs, side letters, management agreements, fee schedules.
- Cash management framework: notices, waterfall, account control.
Fees, Minimums, And Terms
| Item
|
Terms
|
Notes
|
| Minimum Facility
|
$20,000,000+ |
Higher sizes improve pricing and lender appetite. |
| Retainer
|
$62,500 (non-refundable) |
Funds process management, diligence, and documentation. |
| Success Fee
|
1.5–2.0% of funded amount |
Payable at closing; tiered by size and structure. |
| Timeline
|
45–90 days |
Contingent on complete data and timely responses. |
Request Your Term Sheet
Provide strategy, target size, collateral profile (NAV or fees), and preferred lenders. We will respond with proposed parameters and a closing calendar.
Request Your Term Sheet
Minimums & Fit
- Established managers with verifiable governance and reporting.
- Clear NAV policy and periodic financial statements.
- KYC/AML complete; sanctions clear.
- No non-verifiable assets or “platform” claims.
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