Types of borrowers

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Practice notes

Types of borrowers

Published by a ÀÏ˾»úÎçÒ¹¸£Àû Banking & Finance expert

Practice notes
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This Practice Note gives a brief outline of the types of borrowers that might wish to borrow money and the relevant legislation. It looks at:

  1. •

    companies

  2. •

    limited liability Partnerships

  3. •

    general partnerships

  4. •

    Limited partnerships

  5. •

    individuals

  6. •

    unincorporated associations, and

  7. •

    local authorities

For specific information on each type of entity, see Practice Notes:

  1. •

    Dealing with companies in a finance transaction—capacity and authority

  2. •

    Dealing with limited liability partnerships in a finance transaction—investigating capacity and authority

  3. •

    Dealing with a partnership in a finance transaction—investigating capacity and authority

  4. •

    Dealing with a limited partnership in a finance transaction—investigating capacity and authority

  5. •

    Key issues for lenders when dealing with an individual in a commercial finance transaction

  6. •

    Dealing with unincorporated associations in a finance transaction—investigating capacity and authority, and

  7. •

    Key issues for lenders when dealing with a local authority in a commercial finance transaction

See also Practice Note: Forms of business vehicle.

Companies

Companies have separate legal personality and frequently borrow money in their own right to assist with temporary cashflow

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Jurisdiction(s):
United Kingdom
Key definition:
Limited partner definition
What does Limited partner mean?

A partner of a limited partnership nominated as such who has no active involvement in the management of the limited partnership business and enjoys limited liability.

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