Short Term Working Capital B11-14b

Identify the different arrangements, which exist for inventory used as security for a loan.

  • Floating lien agreement. Lien on all inventory; borrower retains control, and can buy and sell.
  • Chattel mortgage agreement. Lien on all inventory; borrower retains controls, and needs approval to sell.
  • Field warehouse agreement. Inventory is collateral; remains with borrower, but under third-part control.
  • Terminal warehouse agreement. Inventory stored at public facility, and held as collateral.