March 2010 Archives


Spotting Fraud: Now You See It, Now You Don't

What works on auditors may work on lenders A 2009 study performed by researchers at the University of Massachusetts at Amhurst demonstrated that  auditors are less likely to find manipulated earnings when management directs their

Posted Mar 31 2010 by Linda Keith

Entrepreneur training and SBA loans for veterans...

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the SBA's Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses.  Eligible military community members include:  

Posted Mar 24 2010 by Linda Keith

The Dirty Dozen: 12 Indications of Fraud

Here is an interesting post by Jane Harford, FHA DE Underwriter writing for the National Association of Mortgage Processors blog.She does a great job of listing the red flags that pop for her and what

Posted Mar 22 2010 by Linda Keith

Lending to Non-Profits? Forms and Cashflow

The 'Ask Linda' section of my website is a great way for you to get answers to your questions. And it is a wonderful way for me to find out what you need to know.

Posted Mar 17 2010 by Linda Keith

Temperature or Tides? Wants or Needs?

Your business borrowers are making big decisions in very 'confused seas'. Is it time to:Rehire workers?Add to production?Beef up inventory?Market more aggressively?Borrow money?Last weekend I planned to take the kayak out for a trial

Posted Mar 10 2010 by Linda Keith

Looking for strong business borrowers? Try pegging.

Aldonna Ambler is a growth strategist and a friend of mine. She has a background in venture capital and in starting and growing multiple businesses. She works with community banks among other client niches. She

Posted Mar 03 2010 by Linda Keith