Non Recourse Project Finance Loans Up To USD 500M

Non Recourse Project Finance Loans Up To USD 500M | Financely Group

Project Finance

Non Recourse Project Finance Loans Up To USD 500M

Financely arranges non recourse and limited recourse loans for qualified greenfield and brownfield projects up to USD 500 million. Debt is sized to contracted cash flows, proven delivery partners, and enforceable documents. Work proceeds on a retained basis through a single client portal from mandate to first draw.

Table Of Contents

  1. Overview And Eligibility
  2. Geographies We Cover
  3. Eligible Project Types
  4. Seniorities And Instruments
  5. Bankability Tests And Sizing
  6. Gap Equity And Margin Solutions
  7. Standard Operating Procedure To Funding
  8. Materials And Data Room
  9. Governance And Controls
  10. Timelines And Economics
  11. Client Outcomes
  12. FAQ
  13. Legal Disclaimer

Overview And Eligibility

Borrower

Ring fenced SPV with share pledges, all assets security, and controlled accounts. Sponsors provide construction support until completion tests are met.

Revenue Model

Long term offtake, availability or capacity payments, take or pay, or contracted tenants. Counterparty quality is verified and documented.

Delivery Partners

Fixed price date certain EPC, performance LDs, credible O and M with KPIs, insurance program fit for risk, and independent expert coverage.

Geographies We Cover

Core Markets

European Union. United Kingdom. United States. Gulf Cooperation Council. Clear security regimes and deep lender pools.

Selective Markets

Canada, Australia, Central and Eastern Europe, and select countries in Sub Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and Latin America where contracts, rule of law, and currency convertibility support bankability.

Constraints

All mandates are subject to KYC, AML, sanctions, local law, and capital control checks. Political risk cover may be required.

Eligible Project Types

Energy And Utilities
  • Solar PV, onshore wind, offshore wind, hydro, battery storage, waste to energy
  • Grid and interconnection upgrades, district energy, desalination and wastewater
  • Biofuels and hydrogen where offtake is contracted
Transport, Digital, Social
  • Ports, airports, roads, and rail under PPP or concession models
  • Fiber networks, data centers, and towers with contracted tenants
  • Hospitals and education with availability payments or long leases

Seniorities And Instruments

Layer Purpose Control Package Indicative Tenor
Senior Secured Project Loan Construction and term debt sized to DSCR and LLCR All assets security, accounts control, DSRA, hedging, covenants 7 to 18 years by sector and jurisdiction
ECA Or DFI Covered Loan Support for equipment or policy sectors with country risk mitigation Cover policy, PRI, environmental and social standards As per cover rules and country limits
Mini Perm Senior Short to medium tenor with refinance at stabilization Cash sweep, refinancing tests, pricing step ups 3 to 7 years
Subordinated Debt Or Mezzanine Equity gap or contingencies without full dilution Intercreditor terms, cash sweeps, information rights 5 to 10 years
Holdco Loan Or PIK Top up at sponsor level while preserving project cash Distribution blockers, ratio tests 3 to 7 years
Preferred Equity Priority distributions with negotiated governance Board rights, redemption features, distribution tests Project life or negotiated

Bankability Tests And Sizing

Coverage And Ratios

Target DSCR 1.20x to 1.45x by sector. LLCR and PLCR used for life cycle checks. Distributions only when tests are met.

Counterparties

Offtaker credit standing, EPC balance sheet and track record, O and M capacity, and insurer views. Evidence is collected and stored in the portal.

Security And Controls

Pledges and fixed charges, blocked accounts, reserves, step in rights, and tested funds flow. Hedging policy is documented and assigned.

Gap Equity And Margin Solutions

Solution Use Case Control Package Tenor
Preferred Equity Top up equity to reach financial close without full common dilution Distribution tests, board rights, redemption features Project life or negotiated
Mezzanine Contingency or late EPC price moves Intercreditor, cash sweeps, cure rights 5 to 10 years
Standby LC Or Parent Support Limited completion support until COD without permanent recourse Time bound guarantee, performance bonds, step downs at completion Construction period

Standard Operating Procedure To Funding

1. Mandate And Retainer

Kick off in the portal. Checklist issued. Timetable agreed. Data room opened. Advisers scoped.

2. Underwriting

Model with sensitivities, contract review for EPC, O and M, and offtake, permit matrix, insurance scope, preliminary terms architecture.

3. Market Sounding

Targeted banks, ECAs, DFIs, and funds. Comparable indications for pricing, tenor, covenants, reserves, and conditions precedent.

4. Term Sheet And Allocation

Select structure, appoint agent, settle hedging approach, allocate commitments, document decision logs.

5. Independent Reviews

Lenders’ technical adviser, model audit, insurance review, environmental and social diligence, and legal diligence.

6. Documents And CPs

Facility agreements, security and guarantees, accounts and waterfall, intercreditor, funds flow, conditions precedent satisfied.

7. Closing And First Draw

Execute documents, fund, book hedging, release initial draw against approved sources and uses, start reporting cadence.

8. Post Close Monitoring

Construction tests, cost to complete, completion tests, operating KPIs, distribution tests, and support on waivers where needed.

Materials And Data Room

Core Materials
  • Financial model with DSCR, LLCR, PLCR
  • EPC, O and M, and offtake contracts with schedules
  • Permit and land matrix, title reports
  • Insurance slips and broker letters
  • Environmental and social reports
  • Hedging policy and draft ISDA if used
Accounts And Controls
  • Blocked accounts and waterfall
  • Debt service reserve and maintenance reserves
  • Reporting cadence and covenant checklist
  • Funds flow and step in mechanics

Governance And Controls

Delivery footprint, subcontractor governance, information security, privacy, and audit rights are defined in the Global Delivery And Resourcing Standard available through the client portal. Roles are documented to avoid duplication and to maintain clear accountability.

Timelines And Economics

Indicative Timelines

Underwriting and drafting 2 to 6 weeks once the file is complete. Market sounding and indications 2 to 4 weeks. Documents and CPs follow adviser findings and jurisdiction.

Bank Costs

Commitment and upfront fees, agency, legal, technical adviser, insurance, and model audit are paid at cost. Hedging costs depend on notional and tenor.

Advisory Fees

Retainer funds underwriting, materials, lender engagement, and control setup. Success fee is payable at funding as agreed in the mandate.

Client Outcomes

Certainty Of Funds

Comparable indications and clear CPs. Funds flow documented to account level.

Control And Oversight

Accounts control, reserves, hedging policy, and tested reporting reduce disputes and slippage.

Economics And Flexibility

Senior, covered, mezzanine, or preferred equity paths sized to the actual cash profile and country risk.

Financely Project Finance Advisory Services

Submit your project file. Receive a lender grade memo, comparable term sheets, and a dated plan to financial close up to USD 500 million.

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FAQ

Do you fund directly
Financely is a capital advisory. Lending is performed by regulated banks, ECAs, DFIs, or funds. We arrange, structure, and close.

What is the minimum preferred size
USD 10 million and above is preferred. Smaller projects can be considered where counterparties and documents are strong.

Can debt be raised without an offtake
Possible where availability or capacity payments exist or where a credible merchant case is validated by advisers. Contracted cash flows remain the most direct path.

Will sponsors provide guarantees
Support is common during construction for cost overruns and completion. After completion tests, recourse is limited to the project.

Can you combine senior debt with mezzanine or preferred equity
Yes where the coverage tests and intercreditor rules are workable. The objective is a structure that can pass credit committees and support operations.

Legal Disclaimer

Financely Group is a capital advisory. The firm is not a bank. All engagements are subject to KYC and AML, sanctions, internal credit approvals, documentation, and jurisdictional requirements. Outcomes depend on credit quality, structure, and market appetite. Timelines and ranges on this page are indicative.

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