Hey DF,

I keep my eyes and ears open to deal traffic at all times. Even if it is industries or assets we cannot or will not finance. This can be a good gauge of what traditional lenders are doing and the economy in general. Lately I have noticed or seen a lot of the following:
-Equipment lending needs
-Construction lending needs
-Restaurant lending needs.
-Hotel lending needs.

All of the above have one thing in common....they are the first industries banks will be more conservative if they feel the economy is not doing that great or they have gotten burned.

KH