Leon Batchelor, Arc & Co Marine & Aviation talks to us about the perception of yacht finance. Where am I going with this question?…. I would imagine that for most, it’s not a question that would naturally spring to mind
Too few banks are financing yachts – this is a sentiment shared by almost everyone in the industry, including banks. Everything — including new builds, transactions, equity investments — needs investment, but there are only a select few big players
NOTE: The below originally appeared as the editorial in our March 18 Superyacht Investor Insight newsletter. To find out more, and sign up for free, please fill out the form on our homepage It is now eight years since the global
Leon Batchelor, managing director, Arc & Co Marine & Aviation, reviews the state of the superyacht finance market. Superyacht Investor: Why would a buyer choose to finance their superyacht? Today’s superyacht finance leverage is at an average of 50%. As
Ken Griggs and Simon Roberts from Dominion Marine discuss the “VAT minefield” in Europe and the implications this will have on the superyacht industry. The pressure is mounting in the European Union for all member states to reduce their budget deficits.
Fergal Quinn, Hill Dickinson, looks at the tricky issue of personal guarantees. It is common practice for financiers of yachts to seek a personal guarantee from the borrower’s beneficial owner(s) to guarantee the debts of the borrowing entity, which will
The number of banks and financial institutions offering superyacht finance contracted sharply after the credit crunch. But there are still many options for buyers looking for finance. The following is a list of financial institutions that specialise in superyacht finance:
Why would I finance a yacht? Pretty much anyone buying a yacht can afford to buy one outright. But it does not always make sense to liquidate investments or sell other assets. Finance also gives you flexibility. “The best time
