Introduction Bank loan defaults in Turkey are among the most significant legal risks faced by companies, individual borrowers, guarantors, shareholders, investors and lenders. A bank loan default may begin with a missed installment, breach of a financial covenant, failure to provide collateral, deterioration of the borrower’s financial position, non-payment of interest, insolvency risk, or violation […]
Introduction Mortgage-backed finance in Turkey is one of the most important secured lending structures used by banks, financial institutions, real estate investors, companies, developers, foreign investors and individual borrowers. A mortgage allows a lender to secure a loan with immovable property, such as land, residential property, commercial premises, hotels, factories, warehouses, development projects or other […]
Introduction Corporate borrowing in Turkey is a central part of business finance. Turkish companies frequently obtain bank loans to finance working capital, inventory, exports, machinery, real estate investments, construction projects, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, project development and general corporate needs. Bank loans may be short-term, medium-term or long-term; secured or unsecured; Turkish lira-denominated or foreign […]
Introduction Debt restructuring in Turkish banking law is a critical legal and financial tool for companies, borrowers, banks, financial institutions and investors facing liquidity problems, loan defaults, maturity pressure or enforcement risk. In commercial life, a borrower may have a viable business model but may temporarily fail to meet repayment obligations due to exchange rate […]
Introduction Cross-border lending in Turkey is a key financing method for Turkish companies, banks, infrastructure projects, energy investments, real estate developments, acquisition finance transactions, trade finance structures and multinational corporate groups. Foreign banks, international lenders, development finance institutions, export credit agencies, private credit funds and shareholder lenders frequently provide financing to Turkish borrowers through bilateral […]
Introduction Collateral and security interests play a central role in Turkish finance law. In almost every significant credit transaction, lenders seek legal protection beyond the borrower’s personal promise to repay. This protection may take the form of a mortgage over real estate, a pledge over movable assets, a share pledge, a bank account pledge, an […]
Introduction Factoring and receivables financing in Turkey are important financial tools used by companies that need liquidity before the maturity of their trade receivables. In commercial life, businesses often sell goods or provide services on deferred payment terms. Although the company has issued invoices and generated receivables, it may need immediate cash to pay suppliers, […]
Introduction Financial leasing is one of the most important financing methods used by companies, investors, manufacturers, logistics businesses, construction companies, healthcare operators, aviation companies, real estate users and industrial enterprises in Turkey. Instead of purchasing an asset directly with equity or a conventional loan, a business may obtain the right to use an asset through […]
Introduction Bank guarantees in Turkey are among the most important security instruments used in commercial transactions, construction contracts, public tenders, lease agreements, project finance, international trade, distribution agreements, supply contracts and infrastructure projects. A Turkish bank guarantee, commonly known as a letter of guarantee or banka teminat mektubu, allows a beneficiary to secure payment or […]
Introduction Electronic money institutions in Turkey have become one of the most important parts of the country’s fintech and digital finance ecosystem. As digital wallets, prepaid payment products, mobile applications, online platforms, marketplace payment models and embedded finance solutions continue to expand, electronic money has become a practical alternative to traditional cash and card-based payment […]