Credit line is a commitment of the bank to provide funds at the request of the borrower. In Return for this commitment, the borrower pays an additional fee. A credit line can be seen as an Option to raise a loan on predetermined terms and conditions. See also committed facilities. Credit line can be also called Confirmed credit line.

(See Chapters 22 and 49 of the Vernimmen)

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