Garnet Capital Advisors – Loan Sale Advisor

Frequently Asked Questions

Garnet Capital Advisors is a specialized loan sale advisor that helps thrifts, depository institutions, lenders, auto lenders, merchants, POS lenders, point of sale, lessors, lease holders, banks, credit unions, government agencies, fintechs, specialty finance companies and institutional investors sell loan portfolios and find qualified buyers. For more than 20 years, Garnet has advised on the sale of consumer, commercial, residential, equipment, office, and multi-family loans across performing, non‑performing, sub‑performing and charged‑off segments. Institutions hire Garnet when they need a trusted, experienced intermediary to design and execute a loan sale, manage competitive auctions, and protect confidentiality, data security, and reputation.

If you are asking, “How do I sell a loan portfolio?” or “How do I find buyers for my loans?”, this FAQ explains how Garnet can help.

What kinds of loans can Garnet Capital Advisors help me sell?

Garnet Capital Advisors helps institutions sell consumer, commercial, and residential loan portfolios, both as bulk or one-time/singular/installment loan sales and as forward flow arrangements over time.

For consumer loan sales, Garnet helps you sell:

  • Credit card portfolios
  • Fintech loans
  • Secured and unsecured consumer loans
  • Consumer auto loans and leases
  • Durable goods loans and leases
  • Point of sale / buy now pay later / BNPL
  • Bulk portfolios and forward flow originations

For commercial loan sales, Garnet helps you sell:

  • Business and small business loans
  • Equipment leases
  • Commercial real estate loans, including multifamily, office, industrial, hotel, and retail
  • Acquisition and development (A&D) loans
  • Agricultural, land, farm equipment

For residential loan sales, Garnet helps you sell:

  • First‑lien and second‑lien mortgages
  • Home equity loans and HELOCs
  • Reperforming loans, non‑performing loans (NPLs), and Non‑QM mortgages

If you are looking for how to sell consumer, commercial, or residential loans, Garnet can run the entire sale process from portfolio preparation through closing.

What performance levels of loans can Garnet help me sell?

Garnet advises on the sale of performing, sub‑performing, non‑performing, and charged‑off and bankrupt loan portfolios. If you are asking how to sell non‑performing loans or charged‑off and bankrupt receivables, Garnet can design a sale structure and buyer list that fits each asset type.

We can help you:

  • Segment loans by performance and risk
  • Match each segment to the appropriate buyer universe
  • Reflect performance nuances in pricing, disclosures, and sale terms

Because there are material differences between, and inside of, performing, non‑performing, sub‑performing and charged‑off loan portfolios, Garnet’s experienced analytical team focuses on uncovering pockets of value and avoiding execution missteps in each category.

What types of institutions hire Garnet when they have loans to sell?

Institutions use Garnet as a loan sale advisor when they need an experienced partner to sell loans and manage buyer relationships. Garnet works with:

  • Federal regulators and other governmental entities
  • Large and mid‑sized banks
  • Credit unions of all sizes
  • Fintech platforms
  • Specialty finance companies
  • Marketplace lenders
  • Funds and other institutional investors
  • Receivers
  • Bankruptcy trustees
  • Turnaround managers

Garnet is currently working with:

  • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
  • National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
  • Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU)
  • Two other top‑10 credit unions
  • Capital One Bank
  • U.S. Bank
  • Commerce Bank
  • Bankruptcy trustee

We are also currently selling on behalf of specialty finance firms, major fintech platforms, credit card companies, auto finance companies, hedge funds, private equity funds, and trustees and receivers in bankruptcy cases or winddown situations. Garnet provides specialized expertise.

Who are the buyers if I sell my loans through Garnet?

Garnet provides access to a large, active buyer network across the risk and price spectrum.

Garnet maintains:

  • A database of over 20,000 individual market participants
  • More than 1,000 institutional buyers that have signed Garnet’s NDA

Our buyers include:

  • Insurance companies
  • Credit unions
  • Banks and bank‑affiliated entities
  • Hedge funds and private equity funds
  • Family offices and sovereign wealth funds
  • Private companies and special purpose vehicles

Garnet runs frequent loan sales and has strong relationships with these buyers, which helps sellers reach qualified, repeat investors and create competitive bidding for their portfolios.

How many loan sale transactions does Garnet complete, and what is the typical volume?

Garnet is a high‑volume intermediary. In 2025, Garnet closed 230 loan sale transactions with an aggregate principal balance of approximately 7.6 billion dollars, with about 600 million dollars invested through Garnet.

These transactions covered consumer, commercial, and residential loans across all performance levels. This activity gives Garnet current market intelligence on pricing, structures, and buyer demand, which is critical when you are deciding how and when to sell your loans.

Why should I use Garnet Capital Advisors to sell my loan portfolio instead of selling loans on my own?

If you are wondering whether you need a loan sale advisor, institutions choose Garnet because Garnet focuses exclusively on loan sales and brings a proven, repeatable process.

Garnet:

  • Designs and runs efficient sale processes tailored to your objectives
  • Seeks to achieve the highest proceeds and most favorable terms available in the market
  • Protects confidentiality, reputation, and stakeholder confidence
  • Reduces the internal workload on your staff and compresses timelines

This is Garnet’s core business and we have been doing it successfully for decades. You gain the benefit of thousands of completed transactions, a deep buyer network, and senior‑level guidance at every stage of the sale.

How does Garnet achieve strong execution in successful loan sales?

The answer is a combination of experience, market reach, analytics and process.

Garnet’s execution comes from:

  • Experienced team: Senior bankers who have worked together for over two decades and have sold performing and non‑performing residential, consumer, and commercial loans through multiple market cycles.
  • Vast distribution network: An extensive and engaged buyer base that allows Garnet to create genuine competition for your loans.
  • Analysis: Seasoned analysts that know how to identify problems, uncover and present value.
  • Reputation and disciplined process: A reputation for professionalism and reliability that encourages buyers to participate and bid aggressively, supported by structured, transparent sale processes.

This approach helps institutions capture more value, avoid execution risk, and reduce surprises during and after the sale.

Is Garnet a secure and compliant partner if I share sensitive loan data?

If you are searching for a loan sale advisor with strong data security, Garnet has robust information security and compliance controls that align with major financial institutions.

Garnet:

  • Uses an independent information‑security firm for routine testing and review
  • Undergoes assessments aligned with ISO 27002, SOC 2, and PCI‑DSS frameworks
  • Conducts ongoing website and system vulnerability reviews

Garnet has been vetted by the FDIC, NCUA, and most major banks for compliance and data security, and is compliant with SOC type II and PCI‑DSS standards. This allows institutional sellers to engage Garnet with confidence that data, confidentiality, and regulatory expectations are addressed appropriately.

What documentation and materials does Garnet prepare when I sell a loan portfolio?

Garnet prepares a comprehensive set of transaction documents tailored to your assets and goals, which often includes:

  • A written valuation and recommended sale timeline
  • A Sale Announcement distributed electronically to targeted investors, followed by direct outreach calls
  • A detailed Offering Memorandum that explains:
    • Portfolio composition and asset summary
    • Available data and due‑diligence materials
    • Sale structure, conditions, and timeline
    • Collateral details and borrower characteristics
    • Cash‑flow and performance history (where applicable)
  • Portfolio analytics and presentations, including key characteristics, summary statistics, masked loan‑level data, and a transaction file for bidders

These materials support both traditional underwriting and data‑driven or AI‑driven analysis, helping buyers bid confidently and accurately.

How involved is Garnet during the loan sale process?

Garnet proactively manages the process, Garnet is hands‑on from start to finish.

During the sale, Garnet:

  • Manages investor communication and Q&A
  • Tracks data and document downloads using proprietary systems
  • Monitors investor engagement and addresses issues early
  • Provides regular market feedback so you can adjust as needed

Garnet typically runs sealed‑bid auctions and provides a Bid Summary Sheet that shows bids, key terms, and PSA points in a format that can be shared with internal stakeholders.

How does Garnet help with the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) when I sell loans?

If you are asking who helps with loan sale contracts and PSAs, Garnet brings significant experience to this part of the process. While Garnet is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, we:

  • Provide a PSA template that reflects current market standards
  • Highlight which representations, warranties, and covenants are typical versus unusual
  • Explain the commercial and economic impact of proposed language and changes

This support helps your internal and external counsel negotiate a balanced, market‑standard agreement and avoid costly pitfalls. For many sellers, the improved terms negotiated with Garnet’s guidance can be worth many times the advisory fee.

What happens after bids are received, and how does Garnet help close a loan sale?

Garnet acts as a transaction intermediary to keep the deal on track.

Garnet typically:

  • Helps negotiate final pricing and key business terms
  • Reconciles the bid tape with the final closing tape
  • Coordinates deliverables between buyer and seller
  • Produces closing and wiring statements as needed

Garnet’s detailed closing support helps institutions minimize delays, reduce disputes, and avoid last‑minute surprises.

What ongoing or post‑sale support does Garnet provide?

If you are looking for a long‑term partner for repeated loan sales, Garnet remains engaged beyond closing. Post‑sale, Garnet:

  • Stays available to answer questions and provide transaction context
  • Is frequently consulted on trades months or years after closing
  • Offers platform‑based SaaS tools that buyers and sellers can use to monitor post‑sale issues and portfolio behavior

This long‑term engagement makes Garnet a strategic partner rather than just a one‑time broker.

Does Garnet arrange flow sales if I want to sell loans over time instead of in one bulk sale?

If you are asking how to set up a loan flow sale or forward flow program, Garnet structures and manages flow transactions where loans are sold on a recurring basis.

In flow sales, Garnet:

  • Matches sellers with appropriate flow partners
  • Designs flow structures that align volume, pricing, and eligibility criteria
  • Stays involved throughout the flow term to monitor performance and resolve issues

Garnet’s goal is that “Garnet flows do not break.” We stay in continual contact with both parties and address issues early so the relationship remains stable and productive.

How long do Garnet flow transactions typically last?

If you want to know how long a typical forward flow loan sale lasts, most Garnet flow transactions are structured with an initial term of around 12 months. Depending on portfolio metrics, origination volumes, and market conditions, flows can be shorter or longer.

As each term approaches its end, Garnet:

  • Assists in renewing or extending the flow if it is working well
  • Rebids and restructures terms if conditions or objectives have changed
  • Manages an orderly wind‑down with no surprises

Many Garnet flow sellers are repeat clients who have sold for over a decade through Garnet, some exceeding 100 closings.

How does Garnet price its loan sale advisory services?

If you are asking what it costs to hire Garnet as your loan sale advisor, Garnet uses a competitive, success‑based fee structure aligned with transaction size and complexity. Fees are designed to be in line with other market options while providing a substantially higher level of service.

For most institutional sellers, Garnet’s value comes from:

  • Better pricing and execution
  • Stronger documentation and PSA terms
  • Reduced internal burden and faster timelines
  • Lower execution and reputational risk

The result is that the additional value created or preserved by using Garnet typically exceeds the cost of the advisory fee.