Surety Bond-Backed Financing
We're revolutionizing private credit by using active surety bonds as collateral, delivering faster approvals, lower rates, and streamlined underwriting for energy projects $10M+
❌ Traditional Private Credit
- High perceived risk
- Extensive due diligence
- Complex collateral requirements
- Lengthy approval process
Slow funding, strict terms
✅ OEI's Surety Bond Model
- Surety bond = guaranteed collateral
- Streamlined underwriting
- Focus on project details, not risk
- Faster approval process
Faster funding, better terms
Surety Bond Overview
Enhancing Project Credibility and Financial Assurance
Surety bonds serve as a pivotal component in securing project financing, offering a tri-party agreement that ensures project obligations are met. This mechanism not only instills confidence among stakeholders but also facilitates compliance with regulatory mandates.
- Financial guarantee between borrower, lender, and insurance company
- Builds trust and speeds up approvals
- Transfers risk from lender to insurance company
- Enables focus on project feasibility over credit risk
Premium Estimator
Paid to insurance company at time of bonding
Documentation Checklist 📋
What you need to secure surety bond-backed financing. Our streamlined process focuses on project viability with the security of guaranteed collateral.
1. Comprehensive Business Plan
Not just the investor deck—give us the full picture.
2. 3-5 Year Projections
Include sensitivity analysis (we'll stress-test these numbers).
3. Historical Financials
Both corporate and personal for key stakeholders.
4. Personal Financial Statements
For anyone owning more than 20% of the project.
5. Permits & Regulatory Approvals
All necessary documentation for compliance.
6. Site Control Documentation
Proof that you have rights to the project site.
7. Technical Studies & Engineering
What's the feasibility? Show us the data.
8. Revenue Contracts & Offtake
Any locked-in revenue sources are a plus.
9. Corporate Structure Documents
How's your business set up?
10. Proof of Liquid Capital for Premium
Show you can pay the 2.5% surety bond premium upfront.
⚠️ Important: We Do Not Provide 100% Funding
Borrowers must have the ability to pay the surety bond premium. We will not pay bond premiums and fund transactions. Surety bonds must be active before funding.
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