http://www.lenderexchange.com/LenderExchange_blog.xml The LenderExchange.com Blog en-us Mon, 09 May 2011 08:32:48 GMT http://www.lenderexchange.com/blogs/3/theLXblog.php <p>When operating companies look for working capital in today's markets, the frequently can't get all they need solely with senior debt. Collateral values supporting senior debt have softened over the last few years. This... Mon, 09 May 2011 08:32:47 GMT http://www.lenderexchange.com/blogs/4/theLXblog.php <p>As discussed in Part One of this blog, SBICs are back. They are being licensed and funded at triple digit growth rates over the past 3 years. ("21 new SBICs became fully licensed in 2010, up from 8 licensed in 2009, and 5 in... Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:17:32 GMT http://www.lenderexchange.com/blogs/4/theLXblog.php <p> <p>Despite the rather gloomy outlook for Lending activity in the lower middle market, there may be some encouraging signs of growth from a less prominent sector of the lending industry. There is an undeniable rebound in... Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:13:17 GMT http://www.lenderexchange.com/blogs/1/theLXblog.php <p>During a capital raise a few years ago, one of my executives expressed concerns about our prospective lender's plan to call our largest customers.  He was worried it would send the wrong... Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:11:41 GMT http://www.lenderexchange.com/blogs/4/theLXblog.php <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">If you are a company researching lending alternatives and value flexible capital, a good option is to consider working with a lender that... Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:21:09 GMT http://www.lenderexchange.com/blogs/4/theLXblog.php <p >As a finance professional that survived arguably the most turbulent financial times in 70 years, I embrace 2011 and look forward to a slow re-emergence of capital. However, I continue to hear numerous stories from management... Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:04:44 GMT http://www.lenderexchange.com/blogs/1/theLXblog.php <p>Nothing is worse in business than having not enough lender contacts when you come across a great opportunity.  But let's face it -  growing your network of lenders beyond those three business cards you... Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:50:02 GMT http://www.lenderexchange.com/blogs/1/theLXblog.php <p>Thanks to our hard-working dev team (and our private beta users, who provided fantastic feedback), it looks like we're in good shape for our first Phase One (invite only) roll-out of <a... Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:55:36 GMT http://www.lenderexchange.com/blogs/1/theLXblog.php <p>The LenderExchange is in stealth mode right now - if you'd like to be part of the private beta, please <a href="http://www.lenderexchange.com">sign up at the home page</a>.</p> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:59:56 GMT