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Merchant Opportunities Fund, in Collaboration with Merchant Growth, Expands BMO Credit Facility to $150 Million
Merchant Opportunities Fund (the "Fund"), a Vancouver-based private debt fund specializing in investments in specialty finance portfolios, today announced a significant expansion to its syndicated revolving credit facility with the Bank of Montreal ("BMO") and a syndicate of other lenders. The facility consists of a $130 million committed amount with a conditional accordion of up to an additional $20 million.
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