WARREN, MI – Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: AACC) today announced it has closed an amendment to its existing $100 million revolving credit facility with its creditors. Asset Acceptance said the primary features of the amended agreement are:
- An extension of the term of the credit facility by one year to May 31, 2008;
- A reduction in the interest rate at any level of corporate leverage of at least 25 basis points on Eurodollar borrowings;
- A lowering of the unused facility fee by up to 25 basis points; and
- A $20 million accordion feature has been added.
The Company currently has no borrowings under its line of credit.
“Since 1994, we have enjoyed traditional financing through banks at very competitive rates,” said Brad Bradley, president and CEO of Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. “The improved terms of this amendment reflects our strong financial performance.”
About Asset Acceptance Capital Corp.
For more than 40 years, Asset Acceptance has provided credit originators, such as credit card issuers, consumer finance companies, retail merchants, utilities and others, an efficient alternative in recovering defaulted consumer debt. For more information, please visit www.assetacceptance.com.
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