Rising Rents Threatening Independent Businesses

Rapidly Rising Rents are Threatening Independent Businesses

by Lou Kertesz | Nov 1, 2023 | Operations and Risk Management

In cities as diverse as Portland, Seattle, Spokane, and even Austin, TX., retail rents and those for manufacturing and warehouse space have increased by double-digit percentages over the last year alone. As the cost of space rises, neighborhoods that have long...

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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.