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    Industry that will need alternative financing partners.

    Hey DF,

    I am NOT intending to open a political discussion here....just giving out some ideas for those that are eager to go after business in a specific industry.

    Weapons and anything related to weapons: Manufacturers, retailers and distributor of guns and ammo have found themselves in a peculiar situation. Banks are running away from the industry while there is demand for product. For the last 18 months traditional lenders (present company included) have avoided the industry due to headline risk.
    Ultimately these companies will be forced to find alternative lenders that are willing to lend to the industry. I have seen numerous deals ranging from $250K to well over $30Mil in the industry. All are being told by their banks to seek another lender as they are no longer going to lend to the industry.

    Just an idea for those that are willing to put in some work and have the ability to lend to the industry.

    KH
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    Makes sense. I have noticed a surge in firearm sales, which is a prohibited industry for us.

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    In the last 12 months I have seen well over $100Mil in loans looking for a new home and we do ZERO marketing in the industry...ZERO. Crazy.... Some of these companies have great margins, great end customers that pay quick, and throw off cash like crazy. Most that I have seen can't keep enough inventory on hand.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevin Henry-Seacoast View Post
    In the last 12 months I have seen well over $100Mil in loans looking for a new home and we do ZERO marketing in the industry...ZERO. Crazy.... Some of these companies have great margins, great end customers that pay quick, and throw off cash like crazy. Most that I have seen can't keep enough inventory on hand.
    I wonder what their current financing looks like, and what kind of terms would they even consider? Also, how many loan requests are between 250k - 1M?

    Soooo many questions...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steven_O View Post
    I wonder what their current financing looks like, and what kind of terms would they even consider? Also, how many loan requests are between 250k - 1M?

    Soooo many questions...
    Most that I have seen have ABL or lines of credits with large banks. Deal sizes from $1Mil to $30Mil. Expectations: I had one company tell me he would sign any deal under 15%. That was an $8M ABL facility for a $50Mil manufacturer that nets $2.5Mil/Year.

    We cannot finance the industry....

    There are tons of manufacturers, distributors, and even more retail shops in the industry that could like be asked to leave by their bank.
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    In regards to this..what lenders do anyone know of and can share here that would fund and work with these types of companies and not on the banned list. Thanks!

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