What is it?
DirectLenderMatch classifies FILO (First-In, Last-Out) ABL Tranche under the financing form “Incremental ABL tranche.” Its typical use in this directory is: Increase availability behind conventional ABL tranche.
How does it work?
The structure is generally evaluated, supported, or secured using the following basis: Borrowing-base assets at higher advance/risk. Exact underwriting, eligibility, terms, and availability are provider-specific and can change.
What can it be used for?
Increase availability behind conventional ABL tranche.
What backs or supports it?
Borrowing-base assets at higher advance/risk.
Why does this structure exist?
This structure provides a defined way to address the financing need described above. The provider, transaction, collateral, and underwriting context determine how the structure is implemented in practice.
Important considerations
Confirm current costs, risks, licensing, eligibility, collateral treatment, recourse, tax consequences, and availability directly with the provider and appropriate professional advisers. DirectLenderMatch does not compare rates or recommend products.
Is this actually a loan?
Workbook classification: Yes. Financing forms such as leases, purchases, shared equity, advances, and guarantees may solve a funding need without being conventional loans.
Verified lenders or providers
Direct bank ABL lender
Citizens Bank, N.A.
Citizens Bank, N.A. explicitly offers FILO or FILO/stretch asset-based lending structures.
Official evidence page →Last verified: 2026-08-24
Direct bank ABL lender
Regions Bank
Regions Bank explicitly offers FILO or FILO/stretch asset-based lending structures.
Official evidence page →Last verified: 2026-08-24
Private-credit ABL lender
Callodine Credit Management
Callodine Credit Management explicitly offers FILO or FILO/stretch asset-based lending structures.
Official evidence page →Last verified: 2026-08-24
Direct specialty ABL lender
Gibraltar Business Capital
Gibraltar Business Capital explicitly offers FILO or FILO/stretch asset-based lending structures.
Official evidence page →Last verified: 2026-08-24
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