Syndicated loan is a form of loan business in which two or more lenders jointly provide loans for one or more borrowers on the same loan terms and with different duties and sign the same loan agreement. Usually, one bank is appointed as the agency bank to manage the loan business on behalf of the syndicate members.

Features

1.Large amount and long term. It can meet borrowers' demand for funds of long term and large amount. It is generally used for new projects loans, large equipment leasing and enterprises' M&A financing in transportation, petrochemical, telecommunication, power and other industries.

2.Less time and effort for financing. It is usually the responsibility of the arranger for doing the preparation work of establishing the syndicate after the borrower and the arranger have agreed on loan terms by negotiation. During implementation of the loans, the borrower does not need to face all members of the syndicate, and relevant withdrawal, repayment of principal with interest and other management work related to the loans shall be fulfilled by the agency bank.

3.Diversified approaches to syndicated loans. The same loan syndications can include many forms of loans, such as fixed-term loans, revolving loans, standby L/C line on requirements of the borrower. Meanwhile, the borrower can also choose LKR, RMB or USD if needed (.

4.It can help borrowers establish a good market image. Successful establishment of the syndicate comes from the participants' full recognition of the borrower's financial and operational performance, by which the borrower can build up their reputation.