Inflation is a hot topic in the financial world, as it can have a significant impact on the value of assets and appraisals. As the economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, inflationary pressures are building up, and businesses at all levels, big and small, are feeling the effects. In the financial markets, inflationary …
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Overview Outside appraisals are often required by credit committees of banks and financial institutions. This is necessary to mitigate and protect the lender’s financial risk in the transaction – lending, secured financing, and collateralization. To ensure the most productive result in this effort, it is important to hire smart, manage effectively, and monitor the process. …
Overview The Class 8 tractor market has experienced rollercoaster peaks and valleys the last 3 years, and some stability – return to normal – is likely to return soon. 2019 saw over 900 trucking companies file for bankruptcy in the hangover following the huge boom years 2018-2019, with an average of 30 trucks per company …
Overview In the equipment leasing industry, a residual value is the leasing company’s equity investment in the lease. It is, nominally, the value of the equipment at the end of the lease, the price that the lessee will pay to buy the equipment, or, in the event of return, the equity investment in the lease …
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