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1 in 4 Banks Reported Tightening Loan Terms in Q2: Weekly Stat

1 in 4 Banks Reported Tightening Loan Terms in Q2: Weekly Stat

Some large and middle-market borrowers faced tighter standards from commercial banks in the second quarter, found a Federal Reserve survey.

By Vincent Ryan | August 3, 2022

Private Credit Market May Be Tested

Private Credit Market May Be Tested

A U.S. monetary policy shift may induce middle-market, non-bank lenders to tighten loan standards.

By Vincent Ryan | February 15, 2022

Prevent Customers from Going Delinquent

Prevent Customers from Going Delinquent

At the median, companies have 15% of active customer accounts delinquent at any time during the year, according to APQC's Metric of the Month.

By Perry D. Wiggins, CPA | February 2, 2022

American Apparel Cost Cuts May Not Be Enough

Credit & Capital

American Apparel Cost Cuts May Not Be Enough

The embattled retailer may not have sufficient financing commitments to meet its needs over the next 12 months.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 28, 2021

The House Sticks its Nose into Audit Rotation

Management Accounting

The House Sticks its Nose into Audit Rotation

U.S. Representatives are not merely waging a fight against auditor rotation. They are trying to marginalize the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

By Vincent Ryan | October 24, 2021

McConnell Offer Appears to Lift Debt Stalemate

Credit & Capital

McConnell Offer Appears to Lift Debt Stalemate

“We are willing to take this offer in order to stave off fiscal ruin,” a Democratic senator says.

By Matthew Heller | October 7, 2021

Get Ready for Loan Enforcement

Credit & Capital

Get Ready for Loan Enforcement

Here’s how borrowers can best prepare to obtain relief as lenders become more enforcement-oriented.

By Lauren Muskett | September 23, 2021

Historic Lows in Net Interest Margins Bedevil U.S. Banks

Historic Lows in Net Interest Margins Bedevil U.S. Banks

Lower demand for credit and tighter net interest margins limited the second-quarter earnings of U.S. financial institutions.

By Vincent Ryan | September 8, 2021

Banks Ease C&I, Residential Lending Standards

Credit & Capital

Banks Ease C&I, Residential Lending Standards

The easing reflected "a more favorable or less uncertain economic outlook" and heightened competition.

By Matthew Heller | August 3, 2021

Is A ‘Massive Wave Of Bankruptcies’ Just Around the Corner?

Is A ‘Massive Wave Of Bankruptcies’ Just Around the Corner?

The surge in corporate debt has created a ticking time bomb in the market, says one analyst.

By Vincent Ryan | July 30, 2021

Square Debuts Small Business Banking Platform

Credit & Capital

Square Debuts Small Business Banking Platform

The suite of financial products are designed to help small business owners manage their cash flow.

By Lauren Muskett | July 20, 2021

Apple Working on ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Plan

Credit & Capital

Apple Working on ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Plan

The company is partnering with Goldman Sachs to let users pay for purchases in installments and will rival similar services offered by Affirm and PayPal.

By Lauren Muskett | July 14, 2021

Fed Says Economy Not at Risk From Inflation Surge

Fed Says Economy Not at Risk From Inflation Surge

It is still "appropriate to maintain" near-zero interest rates even though inflation "has increased notably this spring."

By Matthew Heller | July 12, 2021

10-Year Treasury Yield Drops to Five-Month Low

Credit & Capital

10-Year Treasury Yield Drops to Five-Month Low

“This is likely a shift in market narrative: away from inflation concerns to concerns about the sustainability of growth momentum."

By Matthew Heller | July 8, 2021

Cannabis Companies Winning Lower Priced Debt Deals

Investment Banking

Cannabis Companies Winning Lower Priced Debt Deals

As the industry matures and financials steadily improve, lenders see more security in loans to cannabis companies.

By Vincent Ryan | June 24, 2021