International Secured Lines of Credit

Secure your big purchases with International Secured Lines of Credit.

Finance ongoing expenses and major purchases secured by a Certificate of Deposit (CD). International Secured lines of credit start at $10,000 with no maximum. The CD must be pledged for the full term.
A Certificate of Deposit.
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The Benefits of International Secured Lines of Credit

Borrow What You Need

Lines of credit start at $10,000 with no maximum.

Finance Expenses

Use your CD as security to finance ongoing expenses and major purchases.

Simple Application

Our experts have the right solution for you and will help you along the application process.

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How to Apply for an International Secured Line of Credit

Here’s how to apply for a loan:

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Step One

Visit a nearby branch to speak to a banking specialist
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Step Two

Or, make an appointment online, and we’ll be in touch
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What to Know About International Secured LOCs

International Secured Lines of Credit are ideal for financing ongoing expenses and major purchases secured by a Certificate of Deposit.

Email us at securelineofcredit@amerantbank.com, or make an appointment online.

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USA PATRIOT Act

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account.

What does this mean for you? When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents.

Important Information Related to the W-8 Form

The IRS implemented different W-8 forms for individuals and entities. For more detailed information regarding the W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E, visit www.irs.gov.

Please complete the form(s) below:

  1. W-8 for Individuals (Personal Accounts W-8BEN)
    In accordance with U.S. Internal Revenue Service – IRS regulations, the Bank is obligated to withhold taxes on U.S. interest to foreign customers unless it has received a properly completed Substitute Form W-8BEN “Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding” from the customer. All Substitute Forms W-8BEN are registered and maintained in the Bank’s files. Please follow the link to the Substitute Form W-8BEN.
  2. Explanation of Missing Foreign Tax Identifying Number. Form to be completed when customer does not provide a Foreign Tax Identifying Number in the W-8BEN form. Please follow the link to the FTIN Form.
Know Your Customer

Managing a successful Know Your Customer (KYC) Program is a requirement of the U.S. banking system. Learn More.