# Can a Loan Restructuring Agreement Be Clawed Back as a Preferential Transfer? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-08-13
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## Concept

A loan [restructuring agreement](https://prime.greeks.live/question/in-what-ways-can-a-corporate-restructuring-inadvertently-destroy-the-mutuality-required-for-set-off/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), a mechanism frequently employed to steer a distressed entity away from the precipice of insolvency, can paradoxically become a vulnerability. The core of the issue lies in its potential recharacterization as a [preferential transfer](https://prime.greeks.live/area/preferential-transfer/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) under the United States Bankruptcy Code. This recharacterization is not a matter of intent; it is a matter of effect.

The [bankruptcy trustee](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-is-the-role-of-the-sipa-trustee-in-a-broker-dealer-liquidation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)’s mandate is to ensure an equitable distribution of the debtor’s assets among all creditors. A transfer, including the revised terms of a loan, that disrupts this equilibrium by favoring one creditor over others can be unwound, or “clawed back,” for the benefit of the entire creditor body.

> The essence of a preferential transfer is not the debtor’s intent to favor a creditor, but the practical effect of one creditor receiving more than they would have in a liquidation scenario.

The legal framework for this clawback power is established in Section 547 of the [Bankruptcy Code](https://prime.greeks.live/area/bankruptcy-code/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). For a transfer to be deemed preferential, a series of conditions must be met. The transfer must be to or for the benefit of a creditor, for or on account of an [antecedent debt](https://prime.greeks.live/area/antecedent-debt/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) owed by the debtor before the transfer was made.

The transfer must have been made while the debtor was insolvent, and it must have been made within a specific timeframe ▴ 90 days before the date of the [bankruptcy filing](https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-automatic-early-termination-be-triggered-by-events-other-than-a-formal-bankruptcy-filing/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) for most creditors, extended to one year for “insiders” such as relatives, partners, or corporate affiliates. Finally, the transfer must enable the creditor to receive more than they would have received if the case were a [Chapter 7 liquidation](https://prime.greeks.live/area/chapter-7-liquidation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), the transfer had not been made, and the creditor received payment of such debt to the extent provided by the provisions of the bankruptcy code.

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## The Anatomy of a Preferential Transfer

Understanding the constituent elements of a preferential transfer is foundational to comprehending the risk inherent in loan restructuring. Each element represents a hurdle the bankruptcy trustee must clear to successfully claw back a transfer. The debtor’s [insolvency](https://prime.greeks.live/area/insolvency/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) at the time of the transfer is often a key point of contention. The Bankruptcy Code provides a presumption of insolvency during the 90 days immediately preceding the bankruptcy filing, placing the burden on the creditor to rebut this presumption.

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## Antecedent Debt and the Restructuring Agreement

A loan restructuring agreement, by its very nature, addresses an antecedent debt ▴ the original loan. The revised terms, whether they involve a partial payment, the granting of additional collateral, or more favorable interest rates for the lender, are all made “on account of” this pre-existing debt. This is a critical point of analysis. The very act of restructuring is an acknowledgment of the existing financial obligation, making it a prime candidate for scrutiny under the preferential transfer rules.

The focus of the inquiry will be on whether the restructuring has improved the lender’s position relative to other creditors. A partial pay-down of the loan, for instance, directly reduces the lender’s exposure and provides them with funds that would otherwise have been part of the bankruptcy estate available for distribution to all creditors.

- **Partial Pay-Downs** ▴ These are the most straightforward examples of potentially [preferential transfers](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-do-significant-risk-transfers-affect-a-banks-capital-ratios-under-basel-iii/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) in a restructuring context. A significant payment made to a single creditor shortly before a bankruptcy filing is a classic red flag for a trustee.

- **Granting of Additional Collateral** ▴ Securing a previously unsecured or undersecured loan with new collateral can also be deemed a preferential transfer. The value of the new collateral effectively represents a transfer to the creditor, as it enhances their recovery prospects at the expense of the general pool of unsecured creditors.

- **Favorable Interest Rates or Terms** ▴ While less common, a restructuring that provides a lender with significantly above-market interest rates or other unusually favorable terms could also be challenged, although the valuation of such a transfer is more complex.

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## Strategy

The strategic imperative for both lenders and borrowers engaged in a loan restructuring is to navigate the fine line between a legitimate workout and a voidable preferential transfer. The goal is to structure the agreement in a way that it can withstand the scrutiny of a bankruptcy trustee. This requires a deep understanding of the exceptions and defenses to the preferential transfer rules, as well as a proactive approach to documenting the transaction.

> A well-structured loan restructuring agreement should be a shield against future clawback actions, not a sword for the bankruptcy trustee.

The two most powerful defenses against a preferential transfer claim are the “[ordinary course](https://prime.greeks.live/news/bybit-charts-course-for-cryptos-future-with-strategic-roadmap/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) of business” exception and the “new value” exception. These exceptions recognize that not all transfers made within the preference period are detrimental to the principle of equitable distribution. In fact, some are essential for the continued operation of a business and may even enhance the value of the estate for all creditors.

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## The Ordinary Course of Business Defense

The ordinary course of business exception protects transfers that are consistent with the past dealings between the debtor and the creditor, as well as with standard industry practices. To successfully invoke this defense, a creditor must demonstrate that the payment was made in the ordinary course of business or financial affairs of the debtor and the transferee, or that the payment was made according to ordinary business terms. This defense is most applicable to regularly scheduled loan payments.

However, a loan restructuring agreement, by its nature, often falls outside the “ordinary course.” It is a response to extraordinary circumstances ▴ the debtor’s financial distress. Therefore, relying solely on this defense can be a precarious strategy.

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## The New Value Exception a More Robust Defense

The [new value exception](https://prime.greeks.live/area/new-value-exception/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) is a more potent defense in the context of a loan restructuring. This exception protects transfers to the extent that the creditor provides “new value” to the debtor at the time of or after the transfer. New value is defined as “money or money’s worth in goods, services, or new credit,” but does not include an obligation substituted for an existing obligation.

This means that a lender who provides new funds or releases collateral in exchange for a payment or the granting of a [security interest](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-a-bankruptcy-filing-affect-an-unperfected-security-interest/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) may be able to shield that transfer from a clawback. For example, if a lender provides a new loan of $1 million in exchange for a security interest in previously unencumbered assets, the transfer of the security interest may be protected up to the amount of the new loan.

### Comparing Preferential Transfer Defenses

| Defense | Applicability to Loan Restructuring | Key Considerations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ordinary Course of Business | Limited, as restructuring is often a response to extraordinary circumstances. | Requires a consistent history of similar transactions between the parties or adherence to industry norms. |
| New Value | Highly applicable, as it allows for the infusion of new capital or the release of collateral to be recognized. | The new value must be contemporaneous with the transfer and must be “money or money’s worth.” |

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## Execution

The execution of a loan restructuring agreement that is resilient to a clawback action requires a meticulous and proactive approach. It is a process of building a defensible record that can withstand the scrutiny of a bankruptcy court. This involves careful documentation, a clear articulation of the value exchange, and a realistic assessment of the debtor’s financial condition.

> The best defense to a preferential transfer claim is a well-documented transaction that clearly demonstrates a contemporaneous exchange of value.

The following steps provide a framework for executing a loan restructuring agreement with a view to minimizing the risk of a future clawback:

- **Conduct Thorough Due Diligence** ▴ Before entering into a restructuring agreement, the lender should conduct a thorough assessment of the debtor’s financial condition. This includes reviewing financial statements, projections, and other relevant data to assess the likelihood of a future bankruptcy filing. This due diligence should be documented to demonstrate the lender’s good faith and reasonable belief in the debtor’s viability at the time of the restructuring.

- **Clearly Document the “New Value”** ▴ If the restructuring involves the provision of new value by the lender, this must be clearly and contemporaneously documented. The loan agreement should explicitly state the amount of new funds being advanced, the specific collateral being released, or any other form of “money’s worth” being provided. The documentation should link the new value directly to the transfer being made by the debtor.

- **Obtain a [Solvency Opinion](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-regulatory-capital-implications-of-a-qualified-netting-opinion/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)** ▴ In significant restructuring transactions, it may be prudent for the lender to obtain a solvency opinion from a qualified financial advisor. A solvency opinion is a professional opinion as to whether a company is solvent at a particular point in time. While not a guarantee against a clawback, a solvency opinion can provide strong evidence to rebut the presumption of insolvency.

- **Structure the Agreement as a Contemporaneous Exchange** ▴ The restructuring agreement should be structured as a contemporaneous exchange to the greatest extent possible. This means that the new value provided by the lender should be exchanged for the transfer from the debtor at the same time. This reinforces the argument that the transaction was not a payment on an antecedent debt, but rather a present exchange of value.

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## A Hypothetical Case Study the Restructuring of Acme Corp

Acme Corp. a manufacturing company, is facing a severe liquidity crisis. It has a $10 million unsecured loan from a primary lender. The lender agrees to restructure the loan. The restructuring agreement includes the following terms:

- **A partial pay-down of $2 million on the existing loan.**

- **The granting of a security interest in Acme’s previously unencumbered equipment, valued at $5 million.**

- **A new loan of $1 million from the lender to provide Acme with working capital.**

Sixty days after the restructuring, Acme files for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy trustee seeks to claw back the $2 million payment and the security interest as preferential transfers.

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## Analyzing the Clawback Risk

The trustee would likely succeed in clawing back the $2 million payment. It was a payment on an antecedent debt, made while Acme was insolvent (within the 90-day preference period), and it allowed the lender to receive more than it would have in a Chapter 7 liquidation. The security interest, however, presents a more complex issue. The lender can argue that the security interest was granted in exchange for new value ▴ the $1 million new loan.

To the extent of this new value, the transfer of the security interest may be protected. The remaining $4 million in value of the security interest, however, would likely be deemed a preferential transfer and could be clawed back.

### Clawback Risk Analysis of Acme Corp. Restructuring

| Transaction Element | Clawback Risk | Reasoning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $2 Million Pay-Down | High | Classic preferential transfer with no new value provided in exchange. |
| $5 Million Security Interest | Partial | Protected up to the amount of new value ($1 million), with the remaining value ($4 million) likely voidable as a preference. |
| $1 Million New Loan | Low | This is the “new value” that provides a defense against the clawback of the security interest. |

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## References

- Chea, Muoi. “Clawbacks of Preferential and Fraudulent Transfers by Bankruptcy Trustee.” Chea Law Group, 2016.

- “Bankruptcy Clawback ▴ Understanding the Implications and Strategies.” A. Farber & Partners, 2023.

- “Treatment of Preferential Transfers in Bankruptcy.” Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC, 2020.

- “Preferential transfers and payments and the bankruptcy trustee’s clawback powers.” Ziegler, Schneider & Williams, P.S.C. 2021.

- James, Morris. “The Clawback Process in Bankruptcy ▴ What You Need to Know.” Morris James LLP, 2024.

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## Reflection

The potential for a loan restructuring agreement to be clawed back as a preferential transfer underscores a fundamental tension in corporate finance ▴ the desire to rescue a struggling enterprise versus the legal mandate for equitable treatment of all creditors in a bankruptcy. The frameworks and strategies discussed herein provide a roadmap for navigating this complex terrain. However, the ultimate success of any restructuring effort lies not just in the technical execution of the agreement, but in the strategic foresight of the parties involved. A truly resilient restructuring is one that is not only legally sound but also economically viable, providing the debtor with a genuine opportunity to recover and thrive.

This requires a shift in perspective from a purely adversarial creditor-debtor relationship to a more collaborative partnership focused on long-term value creation. The principles of fairness and transparency, when embedded in the restructuring process, can serve as the most effective bulwark against the unwinding of a carefully crafted workout.

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## Glossary

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## Restructuring Agreement

A corporate restructuring can destroy set-off mutuality by altering the legal identity of the parties involved. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/preferential-transfer/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Preferential Transfer

Meaning ▴ A Preferential Transfer defines a payment or asset transfer made by an insolvent debtor to a creditor within a specified period before a formal insolvency filing. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-is-the-role-of-the-sipa-trustee-in-a-broker-dealer-liquidation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Bankruptcy Trustee

The SIPA Trustee is a court-appointed fiduciary who executes the orderly liquidation of a failed broker-dealer to maximize customer asset recovery. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/antecedent-debt/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Antecedent Debt

Meaning ▴ Antecedent Debt refers to a pre-existing financial obligation or liability that holds precedence or influences the transactional state of an entity or collateral pool within a financial system. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/bankruptcy-code/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Bankruptcy Code

Meaning ▴ The Bankruptcy Code represents the foundational statutory framework within the United States legal system that governs the process for individuals and entities to resolve their unmanageable debts or liquidate assets. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/chapter-7-liquidation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Chapter 7 Liquidation

Meaning ▴ Chapter 7 Liquidation defines a formal legal process under United States bankruptcy law where a debtor's non-exempt assets are systematically converted into cash to satisfy creditor claims. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-automatic-early-termination-be-triggered-by-events-other-than-a-formal-bankruptcy-filing/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Bankruptcy Filing

Yes, by incorporating specific, non-bankruptcy triggers like financial covenant breaches or cross-defaults into master agreements. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/insolvency/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Insolvency

Meaning ▴ Insolvency defines a critical financial state where an entity, whether an individual, corporation, or financial institution, is unable to meet its financial obligations as they become due, or when its liabilities exceed its assets, signifying a fundamental breakdown in its capital structure. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-do-significant-risk-transfers-affect-a-banks-capital-ratios-under-basel-iii/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Preferential Transfers

Significant Risk Transfers enhance bank capital ratios by surgically excising credit risk, thereby reducing risk-weighted assets under Basel III. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/news/bybit-charts-course-for-cryptos-future-with-strategic-roadmap/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Ordinary Course

This strategic roadmap outlines a robust architectural evolution, fortifying institutional trust and operational resilience within the digital asset ecosystem. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/new-value-exception/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## New Value Exception

Meaning ▴ The New Value Exception designates a systemic override protocol within a high-performance trading environment, specifically engineered to manage and process market data inputs that exhibit significant deviation from established baseline metrics or prior states. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-a-bankruptcy-filing-affect-an-unperfected-security-interest/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Security Interest

A bankruptcy filing empowers a trustee to void an unperfected security interest, converting the creditor's claim from secured to unsecured. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-regulatory-capital-implications-of-a-qualified-netting-opinion/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Solvency Opinion

A qualified netting opinion is the legal key that unlocks capital efficiency, transforming gross exposure into net risk. </a>

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A walkaway clause is a contractual termination right whose legal integrity depends on its alignment with statutory safe harbors.

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### [What Is the Post-Merit Standard for Proving Reasonably Equivalent Value in an LBO?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-is-the-post-merit-standard-for-proving-reasonably-equivalent-value-in-an-lbo/)
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The post-Merit standard for reasonably equivalent value in an LBO is a complex, evolving legal framework.

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### [Can a Debtor Itself Qualify as a Financial Institution for Purposes of the Safe Harbor?](https://options.greeks.live/question/can-a-debtor-itself-qualify-as-a-financial-institution-for-purposes-of-the-safe-harbor/)
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A debtor qualifies as a financial institution by engaging a bank as its agent in a securities contract, shielding the transaction.

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### [How Has the Merit Management Decision Altered Safe Harbor Litigation Strategy?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-has-the-merit-management-decision-altered-safe-harbor-litigation-strategy/)
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The Merit decision narrowed the § 546(e) safe harbor by focusing on the ultimate parties, not intermediary financial conduits.

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### [Does the Tribune Ruling Eliminate All Fraudulent Transfer Risk in Leveraged Buyouts?](https://options.greeks.live/question/does-the-tribune-ruling-eliminate-all-fraudulent-transfer-risk-in-leveraged-buyouts/)
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The Tribune ruling does not eliminate LBO fraudulent transfer risk; it redefines it by creating a procedural safe harbor for shareholder payments.

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### [Can the Safe Harbor Protect Payments Related to Leveraged Buyouts of Private Companies?](https://options.greeks.live/question/can-the-safe-harbor-protect-payments-related-to-leveraged-buyouts-of-private-companies/)
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The Section 546(e) safe harbor can protect LBO payments if the debtor is structured as a financial institution's agent for the deal.

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### [How Did Divergent Us and Uk Court Rulings Shape Isda Strategy?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-did-divergent-us-and-uk-court-rulings-shape-isda-strategy/)
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Divergent US and UK court rulings force a bifurcated ISDA strategy, pitting UK contractual certainty against US bankruptcy law overrides.

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### [How Does the Enforceability of Netting Agreements Affect Csa Effectiveness in Different Jurisdictions?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-enforceability-of-netting-agreements-affect-csa-effectiveness-in-different-jurisdictions/)
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Netting enforceability dictates CSA effectiveness; it is the legal bedrock upon which collateral's risk-mitigating power is built.

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### [What Are the Potential Downsides or Risks of Electing for Automatic Early Termination?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-potential-downsides-or-risks-of-electing-for-automatic-early-termination/)
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Electing for Automatic Early Termination exchanges counterparty insolvency risk for the systemic risk of unknown, unhedged market exposure.

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