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Independent Loan Agency Services

Expertise that keeps complex financing transactions moving

CSC provides independent loan agency services for syndicated loans, private credit, direct lending, acquisition finance, project finance, real estate, restructurings, and other complex financing transactions. Acting as a neutral third party, we help borrowers, lenders, sponsors, and other stakeholders navigate every stage of the loan lifecycle with responsive service, technical expertise, and disciplined execution.

Whether you're appointing an agent for a new transaction or replacing an existing one, our specialists around the globe deliver the experience and continuity needed to support even the most complex financing structures.

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Our Loan Agency services

CSC provides a full suite of independent agency services designed to support transactions from origination to maturity.

We manage the day-to-day administration of facilities, helping borrowers and lenders meet their obligations efficiently while facilitating clear communication between all parties. Our services include:

  • Coordinating conditions precedent and financial close

  • Managing notices and stakeholder communications

  • Processing interest and principal payments

  • Maintaining lender records

  • Facilitating covenant reporting and the distribution of compliance information

  • Administering amendments, waivers, and consents

  • Managing lender transfers and assignments

  • Acting as successor administrative or facility agent

CSC holds and administers security interests on behalf of secured parties, helping ensure collateral arrangements are managed effectively throughout the transaction. Our services include:

  • Holding collateral and security on behalf of lenders

  • Administering security documentation

  • Coordinating perfection, amendments, and releases in conjunction with external legal practitioners

  • Supporting enforcement actions in accordance with transaction documentation

  • Managing cross-border collateral structures

  • Successor agent appointments

  • DIP and exit facility agency

Why independence matters

An independent loan agent provides continuity throughout the life of a transaction, remaining impartial while managing both borrower and lender considerations.

Independence helps reduce operational complexity while providing confidence that the facility is administered consistently and professionally.

Why leading market participants choose CSC

  • Independence that builds confidence
    We act as an independent third party, administering the transaction in accordance with the financing documentation and agreed instructions. Our neutrality promotes transparency, reduces potential conflicts, and gives borrowers and lenders confidence throughout the life of the facility.

  • Expertise built around complex transactions
    From syndicated lending and private credit to distressed situations and successor appointments, we support transactions where precision, coordination, and responsiveness are essential.

  • A lifecycle approach
    Our support doesn't end at closing. We remain engaged throughout the life of the facility, managing ongoing administration, amendments, transfers, restructurings, repayments, and everything in between.

  • Global capabilities with responsive service
    Cross-border financings demand consistent execution across jurisdictions. CSC combines international reach with dedicated specialists who understand local requirements and deliver responsive, personalized support.

  • Longevity and standing
    CSC has been in operation for more than 125 years under the same long-term private ownership. Unlike other specialist independent loan agency service providers, CSC offers a broad range of business and financial administrative services. This means we aren’t exposed solely to global loan market volatility and ensures our actions are driven by long-term objectives, and consistent service levels.

Whether we’re supporting a new financing, a successor appointment, or a complex restructuring, our focus remains the same: Prioritize efficiency by reducing administrative burden for every stakeholder.

Resources

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