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Second-Lien Term Loan

Second-Lien Term Loan is categorized in this directory under the financing form “Junior secured debt.” Typical use: Additional leverage behind senior debt. Support or collateral is generally based on Enterprise assets behind first lien.

What is it?

DirectLenderMatch classifies Second-Lien Term Loan under the financing form “Junior secured debt.” Its typical use in this directory is: Additional leverage behind senior debt.

How does it work?

The structure is generally evaluated, supported, or secured using the following basis: Enterprise assets behind first lien. Exact underwriting, eligibility, terms, and availability are provider-specific and can change.

What can it be used for?

Additional leverage behind senior debt.

What backs or supports it?

Enterprise assets behind first lien.

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 private-credit lender

Golub Capital

Golub Capital's current Sponsor Finance page explicitly lists unitranche, recurring-revenue, first-/second-lien and committed delayed-draw term-loan facilities.

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Last verified: 2026-08-23

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