Tag: lending

Bank Lending Continues to Tighten

Bank lending standards continue to tighten according the the October 2023 Federal Reserve Bank Survey of Bank Loan Officers.  Some of the highlights. Commercial and industrial loan standards have tightened for 5 consecutive quarters as has commercial and industrial loan pricing. 35% of credit officers said that they have tightened […]

Oral Agreements and Out of Home Lenders

If you intend to borrow money to grow your Out of Home company, you need to understand that in most states lenders are protected from liability for oral promises and commitments.  Here’s the Washington state language: Oral agreements or oral commitment to loan money, extend credit, or to forbear from […]

Banks Tighten Lending

Insider hears from readers that banks are tightening lending standards.  This is important because many out of home companies use debt for acquisitions and to finance new sign construction and digital sign conversions.  Data from the Federal Reserve July 2020 Senior Loan Officer Survey on Bank Lending shows that 70% […]

How OOH Lenders Are Reacting to Coronavirus

The economy and the OOH industry has had a strong run over the last ten years.  Cash flows are strong, profits are up and our values have been at all time highs. It has been good times for banks too, especially in the last two years. Their profits have been […]

The 7 Things Your Lender Wants To Review

Insider has been financing outdoor companies for 20 years.    Here’s the information you should put together before you approach a lender.  By having the information already assembled you will look professional and competent.  The most important items are listed first. Income Statement and Balance Sheet for your outdoor company […]