Checking for FINPACK updates, accessing tax-form scanning, learning how to use FINPACK, and more in this month’s FINPACK FAQs from the FINPACK Support Team!
Do I need to check for FINPACK Updates?
Our team continually improves the efficiency and functionality of FINPACK and provides regular updates throughout the year. Updates are applied automatically for FINPACK+ users, and no action is needed. For users of FINPACK installed, watch out for news of updates via FINPACK News emails, and you can also check regulalry by going to HELP/Software Updates and following the steps. As always, if you have any issues, please reach out to our support team and we’ll be happy to help.
How do I activate tax-form scanning in FINPACK+?
Tax-form scanning of personal returns is automatically turned on for all FINPACK+ users. You can read more here about how to use the functionality, and if you have any questions, just let us know.
I was working in FINPACK+ when this error message appeared, and now I can’t log in. How can I fix this?
This is a minor issue that can be resolved by clearing your browser’s cache and cookies. Follow these guides for your browser:
After clearing your browser, return to finpackplus.com and try logging in again. This should resolve the issue.
How can I learn more about using FINPACK?
All lender licenses include unlimited access to FINPACK online training. FINPACK+ users can access the training via the dropdown menu to the right of your name once you log in. For FINPACK installed users, you can learn more here. You can also find a good introduction in our ‘How to Approach Credit Analysis in FINPACK’ post. Our Knowledge Base also contains many other articles on FINPACK, setup and deployment, and input forms.
We also offer training, both in-person and virtually. The next in-person training for Ag lenders is May 20-21, 2026 on the St. Paul campus. FINPACK Training for Ag Lenders offers lenders two days of practical, hands-on training with insights into all the components of FINPACK. The training is delivered in-person by the FINPACK team, and focuses on credit analysis of agricultural businesses, covering everything from data input and interpretation to credit analysis tools like risk rating and presentations.
Connect with FINPACK
If you have any questions about any aspect of FINPACK, please don’t hesitate to contact us, and don’t forget to follow FINPACK on Facebook and Instagram, or connect with us on LinkedIn, and be sure to subscribe to FINPACK News email updates.
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.