The leadership at Geraci LLP collectively has decades upon decades of private lending industry experience. For this episode, Kevin asked Geraci's seasoned professionals to offer their foresight into the private lending industry for 2024 – what does the industry need to know as we head into the new year? Kevin and the Geraci team explore anticipated economic trends, such as preparing for potential litigation challenges and strategizing for effective hiring in the evolving market landscape. They also delve into innovative lending practices tailored for the year ahead, emphasizing the necessity of rigorous risk management, stringent compliance protocols, and more. This episode features Anthony Geraci, Nema Daghbandan, Melissa Martorella, Dennis Baranowski, Jennifer Young, and Steven Ernest.

Key Topics

[00:01:20] Litigation and bankruptcy predictions

[00:03:25] The continuation of trends from 2023

[00:05:23] Recession predictions and the likely persistence of high-interest rates

[00:06:48] The shift toward balance sheet lending and the necessity for creative loan structures

[00:08:45] The importance of proper loan underwriting and compliance

[00:13:08] Managing business risks and capital demands

[00:17:13] Advice for new market entrants in private lending

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