But many others are backed by everything from loans to developers to accounts receivable to valuables such as gold and jewels.
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Asset-based lenders extend loans that are backed by marketable securities, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable and other business assets.
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For commercial loans, companies that are not bank eligible often turn to asset-backed lenders, pledging inventories and accounts receivable or leasing equipment rather than purchasing it.