Rise Line Appoints Paul Martin as Senior Managing Director of Credit
Rise Line Business Credit recently brought on Paul Martin, an ABL industry veteran to run the non-bank lender's credit group.
Rise Line Business Credit recently brought on Paul Martin, an ABL industry veteran to run the non-bank lender’s credit group.
New York, New York | January 18, 2019 – Rise Line Business Credit announced that Paul Martin, formerly the company’s Senior Advisor, has transitioned to a full-time position with Rise Line as Senior Managing Director of Credit. Since inception, Mr. Martin has worked closely with the Rise Line’s credit department and executive team.
Mr. Martin’s career includes over 30 years of full profit center responsibility across various commercial lending disciplines including asset-based lending. He spent 17 years with HSBC Bank USA where he held various Credit and Line Management positions including Chief Credit Officer, Head of Credit Policy, Head of Credit Operations and Deputy Head of Asset based Lending.
Prior to joining Rise Line Business Credit he was EVP & CCO of NewStar Business Credit, an independent financial services firm providing asset based financing to businesses nationally. Paul was also co-founder of NewStar Business Credit’s predecessor, Core Business Credit, where he served as EVP and Chief Credit Officer. Prior to Core, Paul served as Chief Risk Officer of First Horizon Home Loans, the 12th largest originator of home loans in the United States. Prior to First Horizon, Paul was with HSBC Bank USA.
Rise Line Business Credit, LLC (“Rise Line”) is a New York City based senior secured lender to middle market companies across North America. Rise Line’s thoughtful and tailored financing solutions are designed to directly address financing needs for expansion, refinancing, and restructuring. Rise Line is relationship focused, striving to develop and maintain strong, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.
“We are thrilled to have Paul join us to lead our credit group” said Gaurang Vyas, Founder and Managing Principal. “Paul’s extensive experience in both the bank and non-bank lending space has been instrumental in the steady, selective growth of our portfolio, and we are excited to have him in a broader capacity.”
About Rise Line
Rise Line offers $2 million to $25 million in revolving credit lines, term loans, and special situation financing for Retail and Consumer Products, Commercial & Industrial, and Healthcare businesses across North America. The management team have extensive experience in asset based lending and institutional investing.
For more information, visit www.riselinebc.com.
