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Bank Special Assets & Credit Officer’s Virtual Forum

Learn what banks are doing to prepare for more workouts and bankruptcies as borrowers navigate uncharted territory and businesses race to adopt new methods to sustain their operations. For more information about this event, and/or to register, click here.

 

Starfield & Smith

Recent Posts

Best Practices: Starfield & Smith Launches Initiative to Recognize Excellence in Checklist Design

At Starfield & Smith, we are pleased to announce a new internal initiative dedicated to…

4 days ago

Best Practice: When to Repurchase from the Secondary Market

Determining next steps when dealing with an SBA Borrower that is in payment default can…

2 weeks ago

Best Practices: Pause Before You Prompt: What SBA Lenders Need to Know About AI and Legal Privilege

Artificial intelligence is already helping commercial lenders streamline intake, review financial information, detect fraud, summarize…

3 weeks ago

Best Practices: Calculating Maryland Recording Taxes

When underwriting or discussing a loan where Maryland real property is collateral, a lender must…

4 weeks ago

Best Practices: Managing Borrower Communications in the Age of AI: Risk Considerations for Defaulted Loans

As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly accessible, lenders are facing a new and evolving risk…

1 month ago

Best Practices: New SBA 7(a) Alternative Base Rate Options Effective March 1, 2026

On February 6, 2026, SBA issued Procedural Notice 5000-875051 7(a) Alternative Base Rate Options (the…

1 month ago