Truth in Lending: The Role of the Field Examiner

Truth in Lending: The Role of the Field Examiner

When applying and being considered for a commercial loan, one important step in the process is the research conducted by a member of the lender’s field examination team. The purpose of the field examination is to provide timely, on-site analysis of the collateral assigned to the lending institution. The field exam illustrates the quality and…

Great Lakes Business Credit Streamlines Loan Closings

Great Lakes Business Credit Streamlines Loan Closings

One of the most frequently asked questions posed by potential borrowers is: “How quickly can my loan be closed?” Fortunately, at Great Lakes Business Credit, it doesn’t have to be a drawn-out process. “For many business clients, alternative financing can be a stressful and time-sensitive issue, and our aim is to streamline loan approvals,” says…

GLBC’s Bowersox Earns Association Recognition

GLBC’s Bowersox Earns Association Recognition

Terry Bowersox, senior business development specialist at Great Lakes Business Credit, is being honored as Member of the Month by the West Michigan Chapter – Turnaround Management Association. Terry has 49 years’ experience in the commercial banking/leasing field and has been formally part of the GLBC team since early 2019. Terry reports directly to Rhett…

Great Lakes Business Credit’s CEO  Awarded Corp! Magazine MVP Award

Great Lakes Business Credit’s CEO Awarded Corp! Magazine MVP Award

TROY, Mich. (March 9, 2021) – Rhett B. Rowe, chief executive officer of Great Lakes Business Credit, has been named a Corp! Magazine “Most Valuable Professional” as part of the publication’s annual awards program honoring business leaders and entrepreneurs across Michigan. Rowe, who has served as the company’s CEO since September 2020, has overseen the…

How to Handle a Business Loan Demand Letter First, Do Not Ignore It

How to Handle a Business Loan Demand Letter
First, Do Not Ignore It

Business owners who default on a bank loan and/or fail to make timely payments may expect to receive a demand letter from their bank, requesting payment of the entire loan in full within a specified period — sometimes within a 10-day period. This is the traditional first step banks take to collect on a loan….

Great Lakes Business Credit Has Advice On New Round of Treasury, SBA Loans

Great Lakes Business Credit Has Advice On New Round of Treasury, SBA Loans

The U.S. Treasury and the Small Business Administration (SBA) opened the door on $284 billion in new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for small businesses struggling during the pandemic, and the race to apply has already begun. Does Great Lakes Business Credit offer PPP loans? It does not. However, community-based banks and other lending institutions…