The phone calls he made for that was right by his pillow; the CEO of EADB at the time, who was then his main squeeze. She bulldozed her colleagues to approve the loan to him.
I wonder if they blew a portion of the loot together but for sure old-boy made many luxurious trips with her.
Secured loan. Btw even getting that 1B - he would had to make the right phone calls.