Case Study · Singapore

Family office had a cash crunch during Covid-19

26 March 2021

Family office had a cash crunch during Covid-19

The pandemic brought about unexpected challenges for many, including a large family office in Singapore. With the sudden need for working capital for their other investments, the family office found themselves in a difficult position as banks had tightened their lending criteria during the pandemic.

That’s when they turned to Rikvin Capital for help. The family office approached Rikvin Capital for a short-term working capital loan, which was secured against one of their shophouse units located in the central business district.

Rikvin Capital thoroughly evaluated the property and borrower, and ultimately approved a loan amount of 5.8 million USD with a loan-to-value ratio of 70%. This loan allowed the family office to overcome their liquidity issues and keep their other investments running smoothly.

Once the family office was back on their feet, they redeemed the loan with Rikvin Capital. With the help of Rikvin Capital, the family office was able to navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic and emerge successfully on the other side.

Problem

  • A family office had liquidity issues during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
  • They needed money for working capital for their other investments.
  • Banks had tightened their lending criteria during the pandemic.

Solution

  • The family office approached Rikvin Capital for a short-term working capital loan secured against one of their shophouse units in CBD.
  • Rikvin Capital performed due diligence on the property and borrower and lent 5.8M USD (70% LTV).
  • Once the family office had resolved their liquidity issues, they redeemed their loan with Rikvin Capital.
  • Location: Central Business District, Singapore
  • Market Value: USD 8,300,000
  • Loan Amount: USD 5,800,000
  • Loan-to-Value: 70%
  • Duration of Loan: 3 Months
  • Payment Schedule: Balloon + Monthly Interest Payment
  • Asset Type: Shophouse
  • Completion Time: 3 Days

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FAQ

Can a family office borrow against a CBD shophouse for short-term liquidity?

Yes. The case here lent USD 5.8 million against a CBD shophouse (70% loan-to-value) inside 3 days, giving the family office liquidity to keep other investments running through the Covid-19 cash crunch. CBD shophouses are well-understood collateral and support fast turnaround.

How quickly can a family-office liquidity loan be funded?

3 to 5 working days is realistic for a clean shophouse or commercial property where the borrower is known to us. The pandemic-era shophouse case closed in 3 days because the family office had clear collateral and a plain repayment plan.

What is a balloon repayment structure?

A balloon means the bulk of the principal is repaid at the end of the term in one lump sum, with smaller monthly interest payments through the life of the loan. The CBD shophouse case used balloon plus monthly interest, which suited a family office expecting other investments to free up cash within 3 months.

Can my investment property be used as collateral while I wait out a downturn?

Yes. Many of our family-office and HNWI clients use property as a flexible liquidity tool during market downturns: borrow now to ride through, repay when conditions normalise. We do not require you to sell or restructure the underlying investments the loan supports.