by Sam Thacker | Mar 31, 2013 | Best of Sam Thacker
There have been a number of small asset-based lenders enter the commercial finance market since 2007. Asset-based lenders loan against inventory and accounts receivable and sometimes other assets. In a column written for AllBusiness.com Experts Sam discusses what kind... by Sam Thacker | Mar 26, 2013 | Best of Sam Thacker, Blog
In January 2013 I gave a presentation to a group of 40 business owners about the outlook for borrowing in 2013. My Advice: Don’t bother with “Mega” banks. They just aren’t loaning to small businesses that aren’t insanely profitable and... 
by Sam Thacker | Jan 31, 2013 | Blog, Eagle Ford Shale, Oil Field Equipment Finance
The Eagle Ford Shale play in South Texas covers a span of 23 counties of San Antonio. Discovered in 2008, the area has already produced staggering volumes of oil, and liquid gas. There are very large untapped resources of dry gas that is not yet economical to extract.... 
by Sam Thacker | Jan 4, 2013 | Blog, Frozen Fish and Seafood Finance
January 4 2013 – Alaskan Pacific Cod season about to be in full swing The 2013 Alaskan Pacific Cod Season looks to be a mixed bag. Fisheries look promising but product price is down. If you are a United States based frozen fish or seafood processor, importer, or... 
by Sam Thacker | Aug 20, 2012 | Blog, Eagle Ford Shale, Oil Field Equipment Finance, Oilfield Services
Once or twice a year I have an asset financing project that just seems to all fit in place quickly. Many non-traditional lenders are eager to do business with companies providing services and materials to the Eagle Ford Shale Oil and Gas play in South Texas....