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Introducing the Inaugural ABFJ 25: Celebrating the Most Innovative Companies in Commercial Finance

Commercial finance is a constantly evolving industry. What worked a decade ago might not be effective today, especially in the midst of a global pandemic that has made accessing liquidity even more important than ever. In good times or bad, the companies that stand out the most in commercial finance (and any other industry) are the ones that constantly think ahead and, well, let’s not hide from it, innovate.

December 18, 2020 Grace Garwood

New Levels of Uncertainty: Reflections on a COVID-19 Capital Raise

Finding the right partner to raise capital for a refinancing always has its challenges, but in the midst of COVID-19, those challenges have become more numerous and severe. Bayard Hollingsworth of Phoenix Management Services explains some of the considerations lenders and borrowers must focus on in this environment by looking back at a successful transaction made during the pandemic.

November 16, 2020 | Grace Garwood

How Has the Paycheck Protection Program Affected Bank-Owned ABL?

The Paycheck Protection Program has been top of mind for many lenders, particularly banks. ABF Journal learned about the experience of bank-owned asset-based lending groups with the program as well as expectations and concerns for the future in conversations with four leaders in the industry.

November 16, 2020 | | | | | | | Grace Garwood

How Robotic Process Automation-as-a-Service Improves Performance During COVID-19

Asset-based lenders can reduce costs, improve efficiencies and maximize prospects during these uncertain times and beyond by automating routine, rule-based processes. However, automation can often be difficult to implement, which makes Robotic Process Automation-as-a-Service an attractive means to enhance efficiency and better serve borrowers.

November 16, 2020 | | | | | | Grace Garwood

Stretching Out: SG Credit Partners Continues to Evolve from Cash Flow Lending Origins

SG Credit Partners was once a single product division of Super G Capital, but in 2018, Marc Cole and Charlie Perer decided to branch out by co-founding SG Credit Partners. Since then the company has expanded its product offerings, brought in a bevy of new talent and used an infusion of capital from Cynosure, 4612 Group and MidMark to position itself for further growth. 

November 16, 2020 | Grace Garwood

Billion With A B: Yieldstreet’s Introduction to the Private Business Credit World

A new entrant joined the private business credit world in June, as wealth management and financial technology firm Yieldstreet launched its newest vertical. With long-time business partners Barbara Anderson and Larry Curran forming the core of the new group, Yieldstreet Private Business Credit aims to grow right alongside its borrowers and investors. 

November 16, 2020 | | | Grace Garwood