The Hidden Costs of Delayed Collection Action: Why Early Intervention Saves More Than Money
Current economic pressures have created challenging conditions in commercial asset-based lending, with defaults rising across transportation, construction, and agricultural sectors. While the instinct may be to wait and see if borrowers self-cure, industry data reveals why this approach often backfires. The Mathematics of Delay Asset recovery likelihood drops approximately 1% every week after an account […]
Data, Deals & Decarbonization: The Evolving Role of Asset Managers in Equipment Finance
From AI-powered efficiency to shifting equipment values, asset managers face growing complexity. In this episode, Andrew Pace welcomes Nick Coscia of DLL for a global look at how asset managers are navigating uncertainty, driving performance, and aligning with sustainable finance strategies.
Data Security in the Digital Age: Protecting Lenders and Borrowers Alike
Data is one of lenders’ most valuable resources but also one of its most threatening vulnerabilities. Maintaining steady operational flow, data integrity, and positive relationships with clients is critical. Consequently, data security measures must be robust and applied from the top down throughout a business. Failing to do so has consequences. In 2023, cyberattacks like […]
Relationships Over Rates: Building Broker Trust & Portfolio Resilience
How do you build a resilient portfolio in a volatile market? Kit West shares how relationships, responsiveness, and smart systems help brokers and lenders thrive—no matter the climate.
AI, Intrapreneurship, and the Future of Equipment Finance
What does AI really mean for equipment finance? In this conversation, RJ Grimshaw, CEO of The AI CEO, shares practical insights on leveraging AI, building resilient teams, and why intrapreneurship is the secret weapon for business growth.
Mitigating Risk: Protecting Recovery Operations in a High-Litigation
Wrongful repossession claims are rising — fast. In this episode, Harding Brooks VP Mike Peplinski joins ACS’s Andrew Pace to break down where lenders and recovery vendors face the greatest exposure, and how tighter contracts, vendor oversight, and safety culture are becoming mission-critical for risk management.
Scaling Smarter: Independent Lending, Vendor Partnerships & Managing Market Volatility
In this episode, Dominick Cevet joins Andrew Pace to share how independent lenders scale fast, pivot early, and strengthen vendor partnerships — all while staying disciplined in a volatile market.
Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in Asset Recovery: Why Culture Matters
A brand is only as good as the people it puts into the field, in front of clients and customers. In our industry, nothing makes a more significant impact than having top asset recovery talent at your disposal. The talent charged with handling distressed account situations must ensure that every step they take is done […]
Preparing for Economic Uncertainty: Strategic Tips for Lenders for the Rest of 2025
As we progress through what remains of 2025, asset-based lenders face continuing interest rate uncertainty, persistent inflationary pressures, and some tightening markets, creating a uniquely challenging operating and investment landscape. To mitigate these risks, lenders are finding that to grow, they need to stay nimble, informed, and prepared to swiftly make decisions to protect their […]
Securing the Future: Technology, Compliance, and Control in Asset-Based Lending
Technology and trust go hand in hand. In this episode of Portfolio Perspective, Greg Meyer, CFO and CIO of ACS, explains how data integrity, system integration, and cybersecurity controls work together to protect lender portfolios and create operational excellence.