• Debtor-in-possession financing (DIP) is financing for firms in Chapter 11 bankruptcy that allows them to continue in business.

  • DIP finance lenders lead the way in collateralizing the firm’s assets, outperforming previous lenders.
  • Lenders allow DIP funding because it allows the firm to continue operating, reorganize, and eventually pay off debts.
  • Term loans are the most common type of financing provided, while historically they have been revolving loans.