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5 Insider Tips for Using Commercial Lending Software

February 07, 2023

Investing in commercial lending software is a commitment. It takes time and resources to integrate the product into your processes and get employees the credentials and training they need. It’s also...

The Pros and Cons of Commercial Loan Analysis Worksheets

January 10, 2023

Helping a business grow or a new business open its doors is one of the most satisfying parts of working in commercial lending. However, the process of analyzing and approving small business loans can...

How to Find the Right Credit Risk Software for Your Institution

December 20, 2022

Today’s banks have a wide selection of options when it comes to loan origination and credit risk software. Community banks and credit unions are seeking software that’s going to make the process less...

How to Make Tax Return Analysis More Efficient for Lenders

December 06, 2022

Tax returns are an essential tool for analyzing the financial health of a small business and better understanding cash flow. While there is a wealth of information within these forms, tax returns...

4 Features Your Financial Statement Analysis Software Must Have

November 11, 2022

Small banks and credit unions face a challenge as they grow–how to scale financial statement analysis as the bank’s portfolio expands. While growth clearly shows you’re doing something right, you...

How to Quickly Calculate Debt Service Coverage Ratio [Guide for Banks]

October 07, 2022

A good debt service coverage ratio analysis is the primary factor in demonstrating a business’s ability to meet its debt obligations. To complete a debt service analysis, lenders calculate the debt...

Normalizing Unusual Financial Statements

July 19, 2021

When looking at a 3-year spread, what do you do if one of the statements is a substantial outlier? How can you establish a reasonable expectation of ability to repay? We know that past performance is...

Global Cash Flow Analysis: How to Get it Right

February 18, 2021

When it comes to small business lending, you already know that conducting a global cash flow analysis is a must. These businesses may not cash flow sufficiently on their own, so you have to know how...

How Excel Might be Slowing Down your Efficiency- FISCAL SPREADING

December 17, 2020

Decades ago, the introduction of spreadsheet software mostly eliminated the physical act of “spreading” financial statements, running ratios on a calculator or creating a cash flow analysis by hand...