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Securities-Based Lending for Banks

Building C-Suite Confidence Through Policy, Compliance & Operational Clarity

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The Challenge​

​​​Most commercial banks, especially those without broker-dealer affiliates, are more familiar with CRE, residential mortgages, and cash-flow lending. SBL introduces new credit and regulatory considerations that require thoughtful evaluation by the Chief Credit Officer (CCO) and broader leadership.

What the C-Suite Needs to Know:

 Key Decision Factors

  • What is the appropriate credit policy for SBL lines of Credit, and how will securities-based lines of credit be risk-rated?

  • What advance & maintenance rates are appropriate?

  • How will collateral be monitored efficiently—without expanding headcount?​ 

  • What is the balance sheet treatment of SBL lines of Credit? ​

 

Operational Considerations

  • Servicing and support headcount for SBL loans and lines of credit

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Documentation required to book and classify SBL lines of credit

The SBLOC Wealth Advisors Advantage: 

Expertise That Drives Confidence

  • Draft time-tested, regulator-ready SBL credit policies

  • Design scalable operational workflows

  • Minimize capital costs while meeting compliance standards

  • Position SBL as a low-to-no loan loss business with strong pre-tax margins


The Outcome

A well-structured SBL program—backed by clear policy, efficient operations, and regulatory alignment - can unlock new revenue streams while keeping risk in check.

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