Looking for a business loan?

Looking for a business loan?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes One of the first things the bank will look at is your Balance Sheet Leverage. Total Debt / Tangible Net Worth In other words: “How much debt does the business have compared to the worth of the company?” But the question they are...
Don’t be a Generalist Banker.

Don’t be a Generalist Banker.

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes It’s a recipe for mediocrity. I have friends approach me time to time about starting a bank with them. I never take them up on it, but “don’t be a generalist banker” is always the advice I offer. “Begin with the end in mind,” as Covey...
Many banks intentionally stunt their own growth.

Many banks intentionally stunt their own growth.

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes It might sound odd, but they have their reasons. The bigger a bank gets, the more regulations it has to abide by. And if it gets big enough, it’s labeled a SIFI (Systemically Important Financial Institution). AKA → You are “too big to...