A RapidRatings stress test on portfolios of public and private third parties, suppliers, borrowers, and other counterparties to aid clients in modeling potential outcomes of the COVID-19 crisis revealed 52% of all global companies will be categorized as high-risk or very high-risk. read more

MAY 6, 2020 - 6:40 am

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in April, and the overall economy contracted after 131 consecutive months of expansion, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. read more

MAY 4, 2020 - 6:58 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that the Federal Reserve will not use the Main Street Lending Program to promote SOFR, its LIBOR replacement of choice. read more

MAY 4, 2020 - 6:50 am

The Federal Reserve expanded access to its Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility to additional lenders and expanded the collateral that can be pledged. The Fed also broadened the scope and eligibility for the Main Street Lending Program. read more

MAY 1, 2020 - 7:00 am

The Q1/20 Citizens Business Conditions Index showed only a slight decline (from 61.0 to 60.8) because the full economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic emerged late in the quarter, but the modest directional shift reflected the gathering storm of the pandemic disruption. read more

APR 28, 2020 - 6:25 am

According to COVID Loan Tracker's estimates, at least $400 billion, in addition to the funds already allocated, will be needed to satisfy the outstanding financial need of small businesses as they navigate the current crisis. read more

APR 27, 2020 - 6:45 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that bank’s aversion to risk in lending may make them a weak conduit for the Fed’s post-pandemic recovery plans. read more

APR 27, 2020 - 6:30 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that the House passed a $484 billion bill that will replenish two aid programs for small businesses and provide relief to hospitals. read more

APR 24, 2020 - 7:00 am

Tiger Capital co-founder Dan Kane predicted that COVID-19 will cause a huge spike in asset dispositions across multiple sectors once the economic recovery begins. read more

APR 24, 2020 - 6:30 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that the Senate passed a $484 billion bill designed to deliver aid to small businesses and hospitals, with $320 billion allocated to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program. read more

APR 22, 2020 - 7:00 am

Five key takeaways from the ELFA/ELFF webinar, which discussed the U.S. economy and equipment finance industry during COVID-19. read more

APR 20, 2020 - 6:55 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that lawmakers have disagreed about how to replenish the $350 billion small business loan program, which exhausted its funds after approving 1.6 million applications. read more

APR 17, 2020 - 6:55 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that banks are performing more due diligence than required for federal small business stimulus loans. read more

APR 14, 2020 - 6:50 am

Half of chief financial officers surveyed by CFO expect a "V-shaped" recovery or a return to normal economic activity in Q3/20. Despite this positive outlook, 35% indicated headcount reductions. read more

APR 14, 2020 - 6:40 am

Customers Bank is partnering with OakNorth to process $500 million in small business loan applications under the federal Paycheck Protection Program. read more

APR 13, 2020 - 6:35 am