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1st Commercial Credit Launches $20MM Ledger Lines Program

May 27, 2025, 07:45 AM
Filed Under: Industry News

1st Commercial Credit announced the launch of its new Ledger Lines program—providing revolving credit facilities of up to $20 million, backed by receivables and tailored for high-growth businesses.

With Ledger Lines, businesses generating at least $3 million in monthly invoices can access up to 90% of receivable value as working capital. The structure avoids traditional debt by documenting the facility as a continuing receivable purchase, providing fast and flexible funding without complex loan covenants.

"Ledger Lines are designed for companies that are too big for traditional factoring but not well-served by bank lending or rigid ABL structures," said Raul Esqueda, President of 1st Commercial Credit. "By working in partnership with banks and advisors, we're helping companies replace high-cost debt and unlock working capital without disrupting their existing financial relationships."

Key Benefits of the Ledger Lines Program:

  • Credit lines from $3 million to $20 million
  • Up to 90% advance on eligible receivables
  • Funding in as little as 3 weeks
  • No traditional debt added to the balance sheet
  • Banks may subordinate receivables while maintaining existing term loans
  • Optional credit insurance to reduce risk
  • Available to industries such as manufacturing, staffing, transportation, security, and importers
  • The company reports growing demand from investment bankers, restructuring advisors, and bank workout departments who are turning to 1st Commercial Credit to support clients with cash flow constraints, MCA obligations, or seasonal volatility. Ledger Lines enables a seamless transition from high-cost loans and unscalable ABL products to receivables-based funding that grows with the business.

To qualify, companies must maintain up-to-date financials, demonstrate profitability, and have a Chief Financial Officer overseeing internal operations. A Deposit Account Control Agreement (DACA) is also required to control receivable proceeds.

Solving the $3MM–$10MM ABL Gap

With many traditional asset-based lenders pulling back due to rising defaults and low margins, businesses in the $3M–$10M range are often left with few viable financing options. According to Esqueda, the complexity and cost of underwriting ABL deals at this size often exceed the returns.

"Ledger Lines provide a scalable alternative to ABL," said Esqueda. "We remove the bottlenecks of traditional credit underwriting and give clients a funding solution that adjusts with their receivable base—not their collateral mix."





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