Credit analysis


Why Guaranteed Payments are not Guaranteed

Lenders and underwriters in my training workshops on Cashflow Analysis of Tax Returns often stumble a bit on that word 'guaranteed'. After all, we all know what that means, right? Well, it is dangerous to

Posted Dec 22 2011 by Linda Keith

Lending on Asset Conversion instead of Income

Really? Can you do that? Check your Guidelines Well, first, consider that a lender/underwriter can do whatever the financial institution's (FI) guidelines allow assuming they are consistently applied in a legal manner. So if your

Posted Aug 30 2011 by Linda Keith

Interest from a K-1 on Schedule B: Count it or not?

Here is how you end up with Interest from a Schedule K-1 on 1040 Schedule B:Schedule B includes all taxable income.Interest income received by an S Corporation or a 1065-filing entity like an LLC or

Posted Apr 18 2011 by Linda Keith

LinkedIn Debate on considering 'Character' in lending

One of the LinkedIn Groups I belong to is having a raging debate about whether that first C of Credit, 'Character', can be considered any more. Or should be considered again! (BTW: Connect with me

Posted Mar 30 2011 by Linda Keith

Global Analysis: Consolidate Balance Sheets?

Many business lenders use global analysis to consolidate cashflow among related entities. For example, if a small business has one 80% owner and another 20% owner, it is likely you'll consider the cashflow of the

Posted Mar 23 2011 by Linda Keith

Got questions? 2 quick resources for answers on cashflow analysis of tax returns

Let's assume your question is on a K-1.There is a K-1 for a 1065 (Partnerhsips and some LLCs), a 1120S (S Corporations), as well as trusts and estates.Use the site-wide searchThe quickest way to find

Posted Jan 13 2011 by Linda Keith

K-1 Question from Lenders: Can I use Self-employed income?

I get questions all the time from bank and credit union lenders on lending to businesses and to business owners. Here is one from last week: Can I use the self-employed income on the 1065

Posted Dec 09 2010 by Linda Keith

Are you missing a depreciation add-back?

Often lenders add back depreciation everywhere they find it...front page, 4562, Schedule K of an 1120S or 1065 (Section 179), M-1 of an 1120, 1120S or 1065 (both the left and the right side of

Posted Nov 04 2010 by Linda Keith

KISS: Green Legos, Six Ns and a Map to Tax Return Analysis Slide Show

The KISS principal at work for Tax Return Analysis: Green Legos, Six Ns and a Map Keep it Smart and Simple This is my 'Slide Share' show for anyone wanting a quick intro or review

Posted Oct 14 2010 by Linda Keith

What business lenders can learn from ag lenders: Replacement of Assets

Last week I had the pleasure of spending two quality days with Greenstone Farm Credit Services in Michigan and Badgerland Farm Credit Services in Wisconsin. By the end of our two-day tax return analysis training,

Posted Aug 24 2010 by Linda Keith