Prime Brokerage Margin Financing

What is it?

DirectLenderMatch classifies Prime Brokerage Margin Financing under the financing form “Margin financing.” Its typical use in this directory is: Leverage trading portfolio through prime broker.

How does it work?

The structure is generally evaluated, supported, or secured using the following basis: Hedge-fund securities portfolio. Exact underwriting, eligibility, terms, and availability are provider-specific and can change.

What can it be used for?

Leverage trading portfolio through prime broker.

What backs or supports it?

Hedge-fund securities portfolio.

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?

Loan or credit structure

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 prime-brokerage financing provider

Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs Prime Services currently provides leverage/margin-related prime-brokerage financing.

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Last verified: 2026-08-23