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Featured Insight

Inventory Collateral

Inventory is a Snowflake

Why Lenders Must Monitor Inventory Collateral Regularly

Inventories that appear similar on paper can behave very differently
from a collateral and recovery perspective. Product mix, aging,
marketability, buyer demand, and broader market conditions can all
influence liquidity and recoverable value.
This article explores why no two inventories are alike and why ongoing
monitoring remains an important part of managing collateral risk.

By Mike Goldstein, Executive Managing Director
Featured in the SFNet Midwest Chapter Newsletter

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