Do you have a commercial loan you need to defease? Get the Merrill Lynch Advantage.

Merrill Lynch Low Cost Execution Certainty Peace of Mind

Primary US Treasury Dealer Very competitve securities costs No third-party involvement Less complicated, less expensive Global Lender Reliable refinance execution Defeasance and new loan handled together (if needed) Two transactions, one-stop shop Experience Competitive fee structure Strong industry relationships Reliable, on-time execution Sophistication High quality structuring lowers securities cost Innovative solutions for defeasance and financing The best product fit for your needs

We act as your:

Defeasance Consultant: We will coordinate with all parties involved in the transaction to give you confirmed, smooth execution with least hassle.

Securities Agent: As a primary dealer in US Treasuries, we can get you competitive prices for your defeasance collateral. We will coordinate with the verification accountant and the custodian to ensure the securities are sufficient to pay off the remaining loan payments and are delivered on time.

Successor Borrower: We will set up the successor entity to assume your liability on the defeased loan.

New Lender: Merrill’s Global Commercial Real Estate Finance Group can provide you with competitive loans if you are defeasing the previous loan for refinancing. As global lender, we partner with you to develop customized solutions to meet your individual needs. Find out more about Merrill’s Global Commercial Real Estate Finance group offerings.