For a full list of residential countries that cannot apply for this loan – SEE BELOW
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International Securities Secured Lines of Credit

Fund your biggest expenses with International Securities Secured Lines of Credit.

Before applying – You must have a CHECKING or SAVINGS account.


Finance ongoing expenses and major purchases using your investments as collateral. International Securities Secured lines of credit start at $25,000 with no maximum. Investments must be pledged for the full term.
Must have an Amerant Bank Checking or Savings account to apply. Certificate of Deposit used as collateral must remain pledged for the term of the loan.
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The Benefits of an International Securities-Backed Line of Credit

Borrow What You Need

Lines of credit start at $25,000 with no maximum.

Finance Expenses

Use your investments as security to finance ongoing expenses and major purchases.

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Applying for an International Securities Secured Lines of Credit

Here’s how to apply for your loan:

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Step One

Visit a nearby branch to speak with one of our banking specialists
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Step Two

Or, make an appointment, and we’ll be in touch
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FAQs about an International Securities Secured Lines of Credit. Answered.

Yes, an Amerant personal checking or savings account must be opened prior to closing.

International Securities Secured Lines of Credit are ideal for financing ongoing expenses & major purchases secured by your investments.

A minimum account balance of $25,000 with no maximum is required for an International Securities Secured Line of Credit.

Interested or have any questions? Email securelineofcredit@amerantbank.com for more information on how to get started today!

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Steps to apply for a Securities Secured Line of Credit:

1.Open an Amerant personal checking or savings account prior to closing

2. Gather Documentation (proof of income, identification, and other financial documents)

3. Review loan terms and submit!

Before applying -You must have a CHECKING or SAVINGS account.

1 Customers with residency in the following international countries cannot apply: Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia, and Syria

USA PATRIOT Act

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account.

What does this mean for you? When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents.

Important Information Related to the W-8 Form

The IRS implemented different W-8 forms for individuals and entities. For more detailed information regarding the W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E, visit www.irs.gov.

Please complete the form(s) below:

  1. W-8 for Individuals (Personal Accounts W-8BEN)
    In accordance with U.S. Internal Revenue Service – IRS regulations, the Bank is obligated to withhold taxes on U.S. interest to foreign customers unless it has received a properly completed Substitute Form W-8BEN “Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding” from the customer. All Substitute Forms W-8BEN are registered and maintained in the Bank’s files. Please follow the link to the Substitute Form W-8BEN.
  2. Explanation of Missing Foreign Tax Identifying Number. Form to be completed when customer does not provide a Foreign Tax Identifying Number in the W-8BEN form. Please follow the link to the FTIN Form.
Know Your Customer

Managing a successful Know Your Customer (KYC) Program is a requirement of the U.S. banking system. Learn More.