Standby Letter of Credit
A Standby Letter of Credit (SLOC) is a financial instrument that serves as a guarantee of payment from a bank on behalf of their client. The main purpose of an SLOC is to provide assurance to a third party that their payment will be received in the event that the client is unable to make the payment themselves.
An SLOC typically consists of several parts, including a description of the agreement or transaction, the amount of the guarantee, the expiration date of the SLOC, and any conditions or requirements that must be met in order for the guarantee to be valid.