Along with subscription credit facilities, other forms of fund financing are becoming more prevalent in the asset management industry. In the hedge fund space, fund-of-funds managers are employing financing structures, and portfolio acquisition facilities and general partner support facilities are growing in use. However, along with increasing popularity, these structures have also experienced a surge in complexity. In a recent interview with the Hedge Fund Law Report, Zac Barnett and Liz Soutter, partners at Mayer Brown, discussed subscription financing facilities and other debt facilities used by funds. In this second article in a three-part series, Barnett and Soutter discuss financing facilities employed by hedge funds and other private funds, their evolution in the current market and the costs of these facilities. The first article examined subscription facilities, including their prevalence in the asset management industry, investor response to these structures and primary considerations for managers anticipating entering into such a facility. The third article will outline market, structuring and operational considerations for managers when establishing financing facilities. For more on hedge fund financing, see “Barclays Predicts Increased Financing Costs for Hedge Funds Due to Regulatory Changes Affecting Prime Broker Financing” (Oct. 18, 2012).