Field Examination Services
How We Can Help Protect Your Loan
Field exams empower lenders to lend with confidence by identifying the full spectrum of risks and valuing assets through an objective evaluation. This disciplined process of risk assessment can help solidify lending practices in the areas of:
- Borrowing base validation and calculations
- Identification of ineligible collateral and reserves
- Analysis of significant customer and vendor concentrations
- Assessment of accruals and contingent liabilities
- Insurance coverage
- Tax liability exposure
- Internal controls
Industry Experience
Deep industry experience, superior insights into market trends and a dedicated understanding of each client's business enables us to deliver accurate, achievable valuations and field exams in industries such as:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Building Products & Construction
- Chemicals & Plastics
- Consumer Products
- Energy & Oilfield Services
- Financial Institutions
- Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
- Healthcare & Lifesciences
- Heavy Mobile Equipment
- Government Services
- Home Furnishings & Flooring
- Logistics & Wholesale
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Media
- Medical Devices
Metals & Mining
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Retail & Restaurants
Telecom & Technology
Textiles
Transportation
Wine & Spirits
Providing a One-Stop Shop
Our dedicated field exam team, which consists of seasoned professionals in banking, accounting and business services, provides thorough and reliable analyses and risk assessments, going above and beyond merely checking the boxes.
From single lender credits to large syndicated transactions, the GA Group team assists banks, private equity firms, hedge funds and factors in successfully structuring asset-based loans. Our experienced team has completed assignments in almost every industry and company life-cycle, both domestic and international. We have advised clients on unusual collateral types and executed transaction-specific diligence.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH THE SAME FIELD EXAM AND APPRAISAL FIRM
The benefits of hiring the exam and appraisal team within the same firm are proven for both the lender and subject company. As the lender or the subject company, both can expect a singular point of contact for simplified communications and efficiency in the process. The company can also enjoy a combined effort in requests, interviews, tours and test counts without the duplication of these time-consuming tasks.
Types of Field Exams
- Pre-funding
- Recurring
- Targeted Procedures
- Collateral Monitoring
Rely on the Expertise of GA Group Advisory Services
GA Group has extensive experience in assisting lenders make informed, profitable decisions across a wide range of market sectors by providing a complete picture of a company's values, risks and mitigants.
For more information on our services contact your GA Group Advisory Services representative.
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Team Leadership
Thomas Scotti
Managing Director
Lawrence Jasper
Managing Director
Bill Soncini
National Sales Manager, Midwest Region
Jennie Kim
Managing Director, West Region
Akilah Moore
Director, Business Development, Midwest Region
Case Study: A Legacy Client in Transition
GA Group was approached by an institutional banking client seeking a solution for a long-standing corporate and investment banking customer. The conversation began with a familiar question: "What do you think this inventory is worth?" However, it quickly evolved into a comprehensive, streamlined global field exam and asset appraisal engagement.
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