Key Strategies for Navigating the Future of Revenue-Based Financing: A Guide for ISOs

To be successful in the revenue-based financing industry, independent sales organizations (ISOs) must cultivate relationships built on trust, open communication and reliability. Bill Gallagher of CFG Merchant Solutions provides an even more in-depth guide for ISOs looking to grow and succeed.

September 20, 2023 Bill Gallagher | CFG Merchant Solutions Phil Neuffer

How Businesses Can Deal with the Performance Themes of 2023, Including Inflation & Interest Rate Hikes

For businesses to traverse the performance hurdles of 2023, which include interest rate increases and lingering issues from 2022, they’ll need to perform thorough and objective financial analyses and adjust forecasts for the rest of the year and 2024 accordingly.

September 15, 2023 Focus Management Group | Juanita Schwartzkopf Phil Neuffer

ABF Journal’s 2023 Most Innovative Companies in Specialty Finance

ABF Journal is back for its fourth annual list of the Most Innovative Companies in Specialty Finance.

July 6, 2023 Phil Neuffer

Define the Moment: How Non-Bank Lenders Can Seize Opportunities in a High-Rate Environment

How non-bank lenders differentiate themselves and successfully capture market share while navigating risk will determine how they are able to define the current moment. Non-bank lenders are well-positioned to take advantage of the current economic and credit environment and will be better able to help borrowers compared to traditional banks.

July 6, 2023 Bryan Ballowe | TradeCap Partners Ian Koplin

Ready to Set Sail? Big-Ticket Transportation Assets Offer Unique Investment Opportunities

Andy Blumenstock of Hilco Enterprise Valuation Services provides a crash course on big-ticket transportation assets and the wealth of benefits they can bring to an investor’s portfolio.

July 6, 2023 Andy Blumenstock | Hilco Enterprise Valuation Services Ian Koplin

Who’s Next? JPalmer Collective Wants To Create Change In Asset-Based Lending

Earlier this year, Jennifer Palmer, the former CEO of Gerber Finance and eCapital Asset-Based Lending, teamed up with Melissa Fleishman, another former Gerber Finance and eCapital executive, to launch JPalmer Collective, an asset-based lender with a clear focus on providing financing to women-owned businesses and supporting sustainability.

July 6, 2023 Jennifer Palmer | JPalmer Collective | Melissa Fleishman Ian Koplin

Franchise Lending: Where Strength in Numbers Meets Proven Success

Regions Bank launched its franchise lending team at the end of 2022, installing Peter Salas and a team of subject matter experts to grow the business and help franchisors and franchisees across the bank’s footprint. Salas spoke with ABF Journal to detail the unique benefits and challenges of franchise lending and what makes it an attractive industry to serve.

July 6, 2023 Peter Salas | Regions Bank Ian Koplin

Auto Financing Industry Facing Increased Regulatory Scrutiny for Discriminatory Lending Allegations

Several recent Department of Justice settlements have highlighted a potential risk for auto lenders. Beyond eliminating intentionally discriminatory practices like redlining, auto lenders need to work with legal counsel, lending officers, lending algorithm programmers and other stakeholders to ensure lending practices do not result in unintentional discrimination.

July 6, 2023 India D. Williams | Johnjerica Hodge | Katten | Nicholas Bottcher Ian Koplin

Bankruptcy and Trademarked Inventory: Potential Pitfalls for the Asset-Based Lender

Anthony Cianciotti of Baker Donelson gets into the details of trademarked inventory in the event of a bankruptcy and what a lender should consider when it comes to a borrower’s continued right to use the licensed trademark and to sell trademarked inventory.

July 5, 2023 Anthony Cianciotti | Baker Donelson Ian Koplin

Best Practices for Private Credit Risk Management in a Challenging Economic Environment

As credit risks increase, dry powder accumulates and the demand for transparency rises, it is crucial for private credit firms to adapt their due diligence processes and portfolio monitoring methods to stay competitive and optimize performance.

May 23, 2023 Abhik Pal | CRISIL | private credit Phil Neuffer