This text is a Persian translation and adaptation of Danae Constantine’s article, “Art-backed Secured Loans: A Growing Trend,” published on ArtTactic.com on 22 July 2025
Art-Backed Loans: A New Path for Liquidity
15 September 2025
Art-backed loans provide collectors with a distinctive opportunity to obtain liquidity without divesting their valuable assets. Although this approach entails challenges, including complex valuation procedures and relatively high interest rates, its potential benefits render it an appealing option for investors and collectors seeking to optimize the utility of their luxury holdings.
Author(s)
Sevana Boghossian
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