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Why Equipment-Only Loans (E-O Loans) Are Rare but Critical for Business Growth
Many Traditional Lenders, Including Banks, Have Strict Policies Around Equipment Financing. Equipment required to be…read more.
President’s Message (January 2026)
Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Change. For Celtic Capital, 2025 was a year marked by significant internal transitions, new team members, and a renewed sense of…read more.
Commercial Bankers: Leveraging Turnaround Consultants for Your Clients
In commercial lending, even strong businesses can encounter unexpected financial turbulence. When a borrower begins to show signs of…read more.
Managing Collateral Transitions in ABL Payoffs
Exiting a bank facility to an asset-based lender (ABL) can be more complicated than it looks on paper. Probably the biggest challenge is how the collateral has been managed…read more.
Banks + ABL Fuel Reciprocal Deal Flow
In today’s evolving lending environment, banks and asset-based lenders (ABL) are discovering powerful synergies that extend far beyond one-time deals. While banks traditionally…read more.
How to Turn Business Loan Rejections into a Profitable Lending Pipeline
In today’s challenging lending environment, many banks are saying “no” to prospective business clients. Rising interest rates, tighter…read more.
Not All Asset-Based Lenders Are Alike: Why Independent Lenders Often Offer Superior Financing Solutions
In the competitive world of business financing, asset-based lending stands out as a vital tool for…read more.
Commercial Lending Exit Strategy: A Guide for Bankers
When a client no longer qualifies under your bank’s lending guidelines, whether due to increased working capital requirements, covenant violations, or shifting credit risk…read more.
President’s Message (July 2025)
As we hit the halfway point of 2025, it’s time to pause, take stock, and give you an inside look at how things are unfolding here at Celtic Capital: the good, the frustrating…read more.
