Many lenders anticipate a surge of bankruptcy filings due to the economic unpredictability brought on by rising interest rates, problems with the supply chain, and record inflation. A lender will frequently inquire about ways to reduce risk after considering this and when bankruptcy should be a concern. This is essential as lenders might witness an unprecedented increase in bankruptcy filings over the next 12 months, with borrowers facing cash flow issues, uncertain collateral values, and a host of natural and economic disasters. Here are some steps a lender can take to prevent bankruptcy risk.
- Implement excellent underwriting practices during loan evaluation. Depending on the type of loan and collateral involved, a thorough analysis of cash flows for properties, creditworthiness, and approved rent roll is essential to avoiding bankruptcy.
- Adequate documentation of loan transactions can be effective in preventing bankruptcy risks as well. With this, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan is adequately evaluated before proceeding.
- Practical review of borrower and guarantor’s entity documentation to ascertain the proper authorization of loan documents is provided.
- Ensure the borrower possesses a marketable title to the property serving as collateral by adequately reviewing the title commitment for the property.
If the loan has been closed, the lender can provide a workout strategy to enable the borrower to restructure the loan and avoid a default scenario that could lead to bankruptcy risks. Nevertheless, the lender should ensure that the borrower and guarantor properly documented and signed the final agreement. To read more, click here.
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