US Capital Partners, LLC, a direct lending and advisory firm, sees first-hand the result of the slow and uncertain industrial recovery as more enterprises come to them because their banks are calling their bank loans. Banks do not always counsel their clients in advance that their loans are being called till right before it takes action, leaving business owners scrambling to secure financing to keep the lights on. The initial steps to being pro-active about financing are understanding the current banking facts and understanding how to evaluate if your organization’s bank loan is in danger to avoid reactive financing Problems. Jeffrey Sweeney, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER and Managing Director of US Capital Partners, is all too mindful of current banking practices and advises clients on what to do if they find themselves in this eventuality.
“Typically, banks ‘pull loans ‘ because of poor financial performance by the company who owns the loan, it could also be because of the bank’s own credit problems.” he asserts. “Lately we see a lot of corporations come to us because the banks are about to call their loans -we start first by measuring the risk of the bank calling a small-business loan, then explore options for refinancing.” Sweeney advises owners understand the following two categories when measuring their risk of losing business financing : Loan Type – Many smaller enterprises have financing on some or all of the following : Real Estate (least risky), Machinery and Gear, Inventory and Accounts Receivable : (most risky). A business that has all four of these types of loans from the same bank is at the most serious risk of losing them. This broad exposure to a single client has one or two banks scared and wanting to lose these trickier type loans from their books.
Company Performance – Business performance is also tied to bank loans and measured over a twelve-month period and against prior years. Assessment factors include the following : One. Declines in accounts receivable and / or inventory assets or the “borrowing base.” 2. Inadequate trailing and projected money flow to make debt service.
Three. Net operating losses for the current reporting period 4. A top-line sales decline from last year to this year Five. Fixed-asset devaluation below the concluded loan-to-value proportion (i.e. The building used to get the bank loan is worth far less than when it was obtained). Given current financial doubt, it is virtually impossible to find another bank to take over a business loan if the present bank wants to exit. Few banks will make one loan on all of the assets of an enterprise though not all money institutions are created equal.
There's a solution to these financing issues. Sweeney inspires smart business owners to analyze and hire a professional third party adviser who can supply alternative financing solutions. Sweeney asserts, “The ideal counsellor in tricky times is a small-cap Wall Street banker specializing in restructuring that knows the small business alternative lending market and can structure a deal between multiple lenders. These pros have fantastic contacts and relationships with suitable alternative banks. Be certain to ask advisory candidates if they're experienced in the same size and sector as your company and are able to provide financing as well as advisory services.” The 1st priority for home business owners, particularly during tough industrial times is to stay in business. Bringing finance matters to specialists who can help will ease the strain and get the business pointed in the right direction again.
US Capital Partners is both a direct lender and expert in advice services. They can advise on how to cope with a hostile bank, how to resolve lender issues, or the simple way to refinance in trouble eventualities. If you believe your bank loan could be pulled or not renewed, contact US Capital Partners at (415) 889-1010 or visit uscapitalpartners About US Capital Partners, LLC Since 1998, US Capital Partners has been providing prompt, cutting edge, and trustworthy financing solutions including lending, company financing, and debt re-structuring to businesses across the United States and abroad.
US Capital Partners is a personal investment bank, direct bank, co-lender, and lead financial arranger that specializes in asset-based debt for small- to middle-market non-public and public corporations. The company’s leading edge approach allows them to provide the keenest financing available, not only for companies in glorious financial condition, but also for firms who may have been refused credit by normal banks. If you would like to learn more about how your business can secure the funding it requires visit uscapitalpartners or call (415) 889-1010.
