Book Description

This new, third edition, has added many updates regarding critical asset-based collateral subjects and issues, including regulatory Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) changes and more. Asset-based lending, or the extension of credit against company's balance sheet assets on a collateral margin basis, is a rapidly growing field in the lending arena - thanks to better controls and understanding as well as the intensification of non-bank competition in the field. Asset-Based Lending defines lending controls and policies, assessing collateral and borrower quality, loan pricing, collateral monitoring and much more, including: - Cash collateral accounts, commingling funds and controlling payments and advances - Completing notes, security agreements and other documents - Accounts receivable and inventory lending - Chattel paper, notes, machinery and equipment - Direct and third party leasing - Collateral field examinations - Factoring