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Capital markets, explained

Plain-language guides for operators, sponsors, and capital allocators. Each piece is written by the Magnara desk.

Below are the foundational topics that come up most often when applicants begin a capital conversation. They are deliberately concise — designed to give you a clear, vendor-neutral grasp of the structure before you commit to a specific path.

01

What is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)?

A complete primer on SPVs — what they are, why operators use them, and how Delaware, Wyoming, New Mexico, DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA, and IFZA jurisdictions compare.

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02

Private Credit, Explained

How private credit differs from bank lending, who uses it, what types exist (direct lending, mezzanine, distressed), and how the market reached $1.7T+.

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03

Soft vs Hard Pre-Approval

The difference between an indication and a commitment, when each happens in the underwriting cycle, and how to interpret what your pre-approval really means.

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04

Acquisition Financing — Complete Guide

Asset vs stock vs membership-interest purchases, sources of acquisition capital, how deals are underwritten, and how NCNDA protections work.

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05

Credit Profile & Capital Readiness

How lenders evaluate borrower and entity credit profiles, the line between credit repair (CROA) and credit-readiness advisory, your rights under FCRA, and what to organize before any institutional credit conversation.

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