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15. Bank Credit Lines
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Notes to Financial Statements  
Bank Credit Line

On April 10, 2012 Zoom Telephonics, Inc. entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (the “Loan Agreement”). This Loan Agreement was filed with the SEC in an 8-K dated April 13, 2012. The Loan Agreement provides for up to $1 million of revolving credit, subject to a borrowing base formula and other terms and conditions as specified in the Loan Agreement. The Company’s most recent charge for the month of September was an annualized interest rate of 11.125%, but this may change (or decrease) depending on Zoom’s balance sheet as specified in the Loan Agreement. Our outstanding bank debt at September 30, 2012 was $796,000. The Loan Agreement has a one year term which expires April 9, 2013. Borrowings are secured by all of Zoom’s assets including Zoom’s intellectual property. The Loan Agreement contains several covenants, including a requirement that Zoom maintain a tangible net worth of at least $3.0 million.

 

On December 18, 2012, we entered into a Financing Agreement with Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (the “Financing Agreement”). The Financing Agreement provides for up to $1.75 million of revolving credit, subject to a borrowing base formula and other terms and conditions as specified in the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement has a two year term. Borrowings are secured by all of our assets including our intellectual property. The Loan Agreement contained several covenants, including a requirement that we maintain a tangible net worth not less than $2.5 million and working capital not less than $2.5 million.

 

We used a portion of the proceeds from the financing arrangement with Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. to pay off our existing loan of $879,047 with Silicon Valley Bank.  On December 19, 2012, the Loan Agreement with Silicon Valley Bank was terminated upon payment in full by us of all amounts owed under such agreement