Borrowing Base Brief

What is an ABL revolver unused-line fee and how does it relate to availability?

Allowed source-print URLs on this site do not print an unused-line (commitment) fee rate or payment cadence. What they do print is why borrowing-base availability can be smaller than a plant expected: OCC ineligible aging, OCC advance-rate band, BofA monthly borrowing-base reports, and ABL Advisor progress-billings discomfort.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

What does OCC print on ineligible aging and advance rates?

The OCC Comptroller's Handbook on Asset-Based Lending prints: "an account is considered ineligible collateral when it is past due by three times the terms, e.g., 90 days for 30-day terms and 21 days for seven-day terms." It also prints: "Common advance rates range from 70 percent to 85 percent of eligible accounts receivable."

What does Bank of America print on borrowing-base reporting?

Bank of America Business Capital prints: "you will typically need to provide monthly reports updating the status of your borrowing base—the collateral on which a credit facility depends."

What does ABL Advisor print on construction AR?

ABL Advisor prints: "most working capital providers do not lend to the construction industry because of the nature of accounts receivable activity (i.e. progress billings)."

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What is an ABL revolver unused-line fee and how does it relate to availability?

Allowed sources do not print an unused-line fee rate or cadence. The OCC prints 3×-terms ineligibility and a 70 percent to 85 percent eligible-AR advance band. BofA prints monthly borrowing-base reports.