Teresa Kroh of Opportune details five ways companies can be prepared before undertaking a risk management implementation.
It seems like a new alternative lender enters the secured lending market every day. In the midst of this constant change, bank-based lenders need to be vigilant in understanding their borrowers’ debt structures as well as the motivations of the other lenders in the capital stack.
The last two years have shown us that prognosticating is a difficult game, but James Poston of eCapital did just that by examining the specialty finance industry landscape to outline five trends that will emerge in 2022.
As non-traditional forms of data continue to push themselves into the credit-decisioning process, Tanvi Anand and Sachin Goel of Fischer Jordan take a look at the benefits and challenges of using one the most enticing sources of data: web usage.
When it comes to preserving lending relationships or finding new ones, all lenders need and want every tool available. One lesser-known tool used in times if distress is the Article 9 reorganization or sale, which can save a struggling business and help lenders recoup value and access new financing opportunities.
It’s no longer news that the supply chain is under unprecedented stress, but just how extensive is the damage and what can businesses due to adapt? Juanita Schwartzkopf of Focus Management Group provides some guidance.
With the fourth quarter and the holiday season on the horizon, Ryan Davis of Tiger Valuation Servies checks in with the current state of borrowers in the retail sector amid the current disruptions to inventory and the supply chain, finding that many are in a better spot than might be expected, which could lead to positive deal flow for asset-based lenders very soon.
FrontWell Capital Partners is a newer entrant in the asset-based lending world, but with its selective approach, experienced management team and laser focus on the opportunities it sees in the Canadian marketplace, it has made itself a company to watch.
With an expanded capital base and a new funding partner in Barings, Encina Business Credit (now Eclipse Business Capital) is taking the next step on its growth trajectory, but as much as things change, the company’s successful approach to the market will stay the same.
Ensuring access to capital is a top priority for any business, particularly during times of distress like the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure a consistent flow of capital, businesses must diversify their sources, minimize costs and keep their options open.