Lender Q&A, Tax Return Analysis

Can I add qualified dividends?

Your question: I know I can add tax-exempt interest on the 1040 Line 8b ...

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Business Lending, Problem Loans

Impact of SBA Changes on Lending Volume

One of my favorite ‘work-out’ lenders shared her update on SBA Changes, both with ...

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AgLending, Business Lending

If you can't make the loan…Understand lease options

Every business lender needs to know all the options when your business borrower needs ...

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Business Lending, Economy impact on business and lending, Qualifying the borrower

What to tell CLOs about needed guideline changes…

I’ll be presenting to Chief Lending Officers from Credit Unions around the country at ...

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Business Lending, Qualifying the borrower, Tax Return Analysis

Training in your city? Eugene & Santa Rosa scheduled

For lenders more than an hour from my usual open-enrollment cities of Seattle, Portland, ...

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Business Lending, Economy impact on business and lending, Qualifying the borrower, Tax Return Analysis

Quit wishful thinking…'09 returns will be filed early!

Lending to businesses and to business owners will be harder in the recovery than ...

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