The credit crisis is deepening and the uncertainty of a congressional bailout package has both the financial markets and CFO's alike worried about the continued impact.According to a new survey by CFO Research Services, 61 percent of CFOs surveyed are concerned about their company's access to day-to-day financing. Even more - 65 percent, are worried about access to long term credit.
Many of the lenders with whom I speak say they are willing and able to lend, but the proof is in the pudding. Here's what I have personally experienced myself in the last few days.
- Closed a $250 thousand SBA loan for a manufacturer of food products.
- Closed a $500 thousand factoring deal for an importer of meat products.
- Received approval for a $500 thousand equipment financing for new trucks.
- Obtained a bank proposal on behalf of a consumer electronic products company for a $1.5 million working capital secured by accounts receivable and inventory. Formal due diligence starts next week.
- Submitted a $6 million proposal for Fannie Mae financing of a recently completed and fully leased, multi-family real estate property.
Debt financing is still flowing into the markets on a selective basis provided you can offer the right collateral to lenders. Rates are a bit higher reflecting lender perception of risk and the lack of liquidity amongst lenders.
Need help finding the right lender or telling your story the right way for your California business? Read "Matchmaking for Business Loans" and give me a call!Tags : credit crunch , accounts receivable , lines of credit , factoring , SBA loans , bridge loans , real estate
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