Red Flags To Watch For

MADISON, Wis.-The new CU Lending Council white paper on business loan collections offers the following red flags that a business is facing problems:

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• Payment consistently late, barely within the grace period

• Payment goes to the late charge the first time

• Payment goes to 30 days past due the first time, second time

• Member makes unfulfilled promises

• Member is in an industry affected by recession

• Member indicates that things have slowed

• When making site inspections, property isn't maintained

• Less contact, or avoids contact with you

• Lack of information, cash flow is inadequate


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