Lender Due Diligence For Non-PE Financing

Comprehensive Analysis for Smarter Lending Decisions

North Castle provides in-depth due diligence for both private equity-backed and non-private equity-backed companies, helping lenders evaluate credit risk, identify potential concerns, and ensure financing viability.

For Non-PE Financing

Comprehensive Credit Evaluation for Privately Held & Family-Owned Businesses

Challenge

  • Unsophisticated Financial Management – Many private businesses lack strong financial oversight.

  • Disparate Data Systems – Complex financial landscapes with multiple ERP, CRM, and BI tools.

  • Large, Unstructured Data Sets – Management struggles with extracting actionable insights.

  • Operational Disruptions – Companies lack the bandwidth to manage diligence while running daily operations.

  • Insufficient Documentation – Incomplete financial records make it difficult to assess creditworthiness.

Our Approach

  • Comprehensive Due Diligence – A detailed financial and operational review for lender assurance.

  • Expert Data & Analytics Support – Helps lenders uncover key financial risks.

  • Dedicated FDD Team – Ensures thorough analysis, even for companies with fragmented financials.

Key Benefits

  • Minimizes credit risks and reduces default probability.

  • Improves loan terms for PE-backed companies

  • Provides independent, third-party validation to assuage credit concerns.

  • Differentiates lenders in the eyes of LPs.

  • Cost-effective, ensuring high-value analysis without excessive fees.

  • Showcases North Castle’s expertise, offering a preview of our full due diligence services.

Assessing M&A Risks and Synergies Before Investing in Debt

A $2.5 billion revenue distributor of residential and commercial roofing materials, siding, waterproofing, and windows was financing the acquisition of a $1.2 billion revenue competitor.