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January FINPACK News Digest

by David Maguire | Jan 26, 2023

Lender Training registration is open, key takeaways from the FINPACK Lenders Conference, new tweaks to Global Cash Flow Analysis, tools for Renewal Season, Portfolio Risk Analyst in FINPACK+ & more!

May Lender Training Workshop Registration Open Now!

Registration is open for the next in-person FINPACK Lender Training Workshop May 2nd and 3rd 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, practical and delivered by the FINPACK team in person. Space is limited, so register early to guarantee your spot!

FINPACK Lenders Conference 2022 Key Takeaways

Revisit key takeaways from the FINPACK Lenders Conference: Frayne Olson on prices for the coming year, Brad Stevens on the commercial lending landscape, Wynn Richardson on the latest FINPACK update, Dale Nordquist & Pauline Van Nurden on the importance of working capital, and Dave Kohl on warning signs for lenders and tips for new lenders.

New Tweaks to Global Cash Flow Analysis in FINPACK

The latest release of FINPACK includes some tweaks to the Global Cash Flow Analysis (GCFA). The GCFA calculates debt coverage to analyze the commingling of business and personal funds that can occur with multiple guarantors or entities. Read economist Devin Brand‘s overview of the changes.

Tools to Assist in the Renewal Season

It is hard to believe the 2023 renewal season is already upon us! Economist Pauline Van Nurden breaks down some of the FINPACK tools designed to help make the loan renewal process smoother and more streamlined.

How to Use Portfolio Risk Analyst in FINPACK+

With PRA (Portfolio Risk Analyst), lenders can assess how their entire loan portfolio is positioned to face the volatility of today’s business environment. For FINPACK+ users, PRA (Portfolio Risk Analyst) — included with all FINPACK lender licenses — is now accessible directly from within the FINPACK+ personal dashboard.

In Case You Missed it…

Economist Pauline Van Nurden features in this very interesting look at 2023 input costs from Agweb.

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David Maguire became the FINPACK Relationship Manager in 2021. He 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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