CPS Expands Credit Facility to $225 Million
November 8, 2024
Source: Investing.com
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPSS), a California-based finance services company, has amended a key credit agreement, increasing its borrowing capacity to support its auto loan financing business. The amendment, effective as of November 1, 2024, was disclosed in a recent SEC filing.
The company, which specializes in financing for customers with limited credit histories, has been operating under a revolving credit agreement since May 2012. This agreement, recently renewed on July 11, 2024, has been further amended to expand the credit line from $200 million to $225 million. Citibank, N.A. serves as the administrative agent for the lenders.
The financing under this credit agreement is secured by automobile receivables from dealers, which Consumer Portfolio Services then sells or contributes to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Page Eight Funding LLC. The amendment also introduces a subordinate third-party lender, enhancing the advance rate against the pledged receivables.
The terms of the credit facility are contingent on various factors, including the performance of the receivables and future securitization transactions. The facility is set to terminate on July 15, 2026, unless earlier termination events occur or defaults are triggered.
Interest on the loans is based on a margin above the secured overnight financing rate, reflecting a floating interest rate environment. In conjunction with the amendment, Consumer Portfolio Services has paid a closing fee of approximately $250,000.
Citibank, N.A. and its affiliates have historically provided investment banking and advisory services to Consumer Portfolio Services, for which they have received customary fees.
This strategic financial maneuver is designed to bolster Consumer Portfolio Services' ability to finance automobile loans, which is central to their business model. The company has been incurring debt under this credit facility since May 14, 2012, to fund its acquisition of motor vehicle receivables. The company's SEC filing indicates that it does not commit to regular updates on the levels of indebtedness, implying that the debt levels are subject to change.