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FINPACK Digest – June 2022

by | Jun 30, 2022

Credit scorecards, the FINPACK advanced training survey, register now for Lender training, and

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1. Designing & Using Credit Scorecards

Using Credit Decision Scorecards in your credit decisioning represents a convenient way to ‘filter’ loan applications. By applying some basic criteria, you can quickly decide if a credit request is straightforward and can be approved or denied as is, or if it needs further analysis, moving it on to the next stage of evaluation. Read more about how to design and use this invaluable tool.

2. Advanced FINPACK Training Survey

We are looking for your thoughts on training topics, modality, timing, and more. Please complete our survey to offer your feedback. We would love to hear from you.

3. Lender Training & Educator and Professional Workshop

Registration is open for the next FINPACK Lender training on October 11th and 12th on the University of Minnesota, St. Paul campus. Covering all the components of FINPACK and with a focus on credit analysis of both agricultural and commercial businesses, the training is hands-on and practical and delivered by the FINPACK team in person. Space is limited, so register early to guarantee your spot.

The next FINPACK workshop for Educators and Professionals will be held August 3-4 on the University of Minnesota, St. Paul campus. Learn FINPACK from the people who know it best, using a case farm approach to give you hands-on experience, covering all of the components of FINPACK. You will evaluate the case farm’s financial situation, explore alternatives, recommend management strategies, and project financial outcomes. Details and registration information here.

David Maguire
Relationship Manager at  | 6123011413 | dmaguire@umn.edu | Website |  + posts

David Maguire helps Ag and Commercial lenders across the country understand the value of using FINPACK for credit analysis and loan management. David has worked in the marketing, training and education fields in Minnesota, Ireland and Germany.

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