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NOTE: This is an application for a LeverageLine stock loan quote. There is no charge for this quote.

The first question you will want to ask is this: Is your portfolio qualified? View Stock Portfolio Requirements Here or use our Interactive Eligibiity Check tool to confirm your pre-approval for our LeverageLine program.

The only mandatory costs to you for this financing are interest on whatever amount you choose to borrow, and a one-time A. B. Nicholas fee for delivering your service, due only after completion of your financing as promised. The fee is a percentage the credit line we have been able to deliver to you, scaled by size.

(Note that you may always terminate the loan process at any time prior to opening of your line of credit and owe us nothing; the ABN fee is due only if you not only choose to proceed with your financing, but also only after your funds have been delivered to your satisfaction. The ABN fee is a one-time fee.)

Need to attach more files? Please use our Contact Form if you need more space to send up to 10 more files (15MB max size each).

Note please: ALL fields must be filled out for the application form to function properly (No blanks).

Compliance Update: As of March 1, 2020, this secure application form may ONLY be filled out

by the actual owner of the securities to be used as collateral, not by third parties or ABN agents.

LeverageLine Quote/Term Sheet Request

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We recommend that all LeverageLine applicants read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) prior to submitting this quote request. Have you read our FAQ?
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What is your target funding needed?
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The securities and/or cash you wish to use as collateral for your loan will need to be in your new solely-owned brokerage account at the major, fully licensed, household-name U. S. brokerage that will provide your financing. This will be done for you by your lending institution with your permission. Are you willing to move your collateral to your new lending brokerage?
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Note: You are not committing to anything by indicating “Yes” now
If a portion, what is the maximum you are willing to use as collateral?
Purpose of this financing?
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Securities Questionnaire
- 1) Are you an employee, director, insider, or owner of 5% or more of any of the companies representing the securities being pledged, e.g., you work at IBM and you own IBM stock being used for this loan? If yes, please provide details.
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- 2) Are any of your securities currently in Certificate ("Cert") form? If yes, please provide details.
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- 3) Are the securities you will be using for the Credit Line all free trading - e.g., no liens or restrictions that you are aware of?If no, please provide details.
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- 4) Are any of your securities currently being used as collateral for a loan? If yes, please explain.
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- 5) Are there currently any third party claims to any of your securities? (i.e.,tax lien, divorce settlements etc) If yes, please explain.
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- 6) Are your securities part of an IRA or Keogh Plan?
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- 7) Are you the legal owner of these shares, or do you have power of attorney over them?
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- 8) Have you had a past foreclosure/bankruptcy?
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Stock Ticker Symbols or Description
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Who will be the signatory to this credit line account?
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Please attach a recent brokerage or bank statement and a current picture ID below.

For ID verification, please provide a valid drivers license or passport with clear image. For brokerage statements, please do not send screenshots, but rather actual downloadable statements (most banks/brokerages allow you to save statements in PDF or JPG formats).
- Provide a valid picture ID of asset owner.
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- Upload brokerage statement
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- Upload additional document (Optional)
Affiliate/referring broker name, if any:
Note please: you must be a registered affiliate of A. B. Nicholas to submit a transaction on behalf of another person. To apply, please visit the ABN Affiliate Application
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I attest by my electronic signature above, digitally recorded and time-stamped in accordance with federal E-Sign Act, that the information given in this application is truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I recognize that the fee payment and attestation portions herein constitute a binding agreement should I choose to proceed with my credit line.

I attest that I am the legal and rightful owner of the securities noted in this application.I agree that no tax advice, financial planning advice, insurance advice, or securities sale or trading advice has been provided to me by anyone associated with A. B. Nicholas including its agents, unless such individuals have demonstrated to me that they are fully licensed in my state of primary residence and permitted to lawfully provide such advice by virtue of their active licensure.

I agree that no funding through this program shall be used for tax avoidance where such taxes are due either at the state or federal level.

I agree that should I require any information on the tax benefits of utilizing the ABN credit line, I shall consult a licensed tax professional or CPA for guidance as necessary.

I am agreeing to pay A. B. Nicholas a fee for this loan service by the following table:

If my maximum credit line authorization is above $4.99M:
I agree to pay one half of one percent (.50%) of the line ABN has arranged for me, upon successful delivery of my credit line authorization.

If my maximum credit line authorization is between $500K and $4.99M:
I agree to pay one percent (1%) of the line ABN has arranged for me, upon successful delivery of my credit line authorization.

If my maximum credit line authorization is under $500K:
I agree to pay two percent (2%) of the line ABN has arranged for me, upon successful delivery of my credit line authorization.

With my signature above, I am agreeing to pay the A. B. Nicholas fee after my loan funds have been delivered to me and are available for draw as promised, using the above fee table. As the owner of these securities, I agree to pay this fee either by ACH wire directly from my credit line, or by credit card when due (No checks.) I understand and agree that I will owe A. B. Nicholas this fee ONLY if I choose to proceed with this financing AND my funds have been delivered to me as agreed. Otherwise, I owe nothing.

With my signature I am also agreeing that I have:

1) Read the ABN Disclaimer (www.abnicholas.com/disclaimer) and

2) Read the ABN Privacy Statement (www.abnicholas.com/privacy)

I attest that I am a knowledgable (“sophisticaed” in SEC parlance) investor with at least $100,000 in net worth. (Please see www.sec.gov for more information on what constitutes a knowledgable and/or “sophisticated” investor for lending purposes).

By my signature above the terms listed herein, and by submitting this application, I am stating that this is a formal electronic agreement valid even if delivered or signed by electronic means in compliance with the federal ESign Act and any applicable contract law; and that even if any one portion is found to be excisable by a court of law, that all other tenets will be held valid.

Apply for a Free Quote Here

NOTE: This is an application for a LeverageLine stock loan quote. There is no charge for this quote.

Compliance Update: As of March 1, 2020, this secure application form may ONLY be filled out

by the actual owner of the securities to be used as collateral, not by third parties or ABN agents.

LeverageLine Quote/Term Sheet Request

Securities Questionnaire

Please attach a recent brokerage or bank statement and a current picture ID below.

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