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Highly Leveraged Companies Face Financing Risk … Is your Company Highly Leveraged?

by Al Davis | Apr 13, 2016 | Lending, Banking and Financing

In our last email on banking we discussed the need for a reasonable debt to equity ratio when looking for a loan. While we focused on small to mid-sized companies, companies of all sizes run risks when they become too highly leveraged. A recent Moody’s...

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Executive Insights Newsletter - 10/21/2025

When Tariffs Bite: Small Businesses Bear the Brunt — What Credit Teams Should Watch

Tariffs are no longer policy background noise—they’re altering how small businesses borrow, price, and plan. With margins tightening and liquidity under stress, many borrowers are facing conditions that quietly increase credit risk. For lenders and advisors, the implications are immediate and measurable.

If your client’s margins are tightening under tariff pressure, we can help stabilize the credit before it becomes a problem.

The Five Considerations Reshaping ABL in the New Tariff Era

Rising tariffs are forcing lenders to rethink how they value collateral and structure credit. From shrinking advance rates to tariff-triggered MAC clauses, the ABL market is shifting toward greater caution—and greater scrutiny. Bill Lawrence of RP outlines five trends every lender, attorney, and advisor should be watching.

When a borrower’s collateral or borrowing base is in question, involve us early to protect value and preserve recovery.

Rising Loan Losses and the Return of Credit Discipline

As loan losses rise and liquidity tightens, the market is entering a new phase—one that rewards early action and structured intervention. For creditors, advisors, and counsel, receivership and turnaround planning can preserve value long before litigation becomes necessary.

If you’re seeing early signs of credit deterioration in a client’s portfolio, let’s discuss options before recovery turns to resolution.