Asset Based Lending Blog
Insights, commentary, and industry experience from FinSoft’s 30+ years in Asset Based Lending. Topics include AI analytics, field exams, fraud detection, technology trends, and ABL best practices.
Is Integrated Software the Swiss Army Knife of ABL?
ABL systems continue to evolve with new workflows, integration points, and AI analytics.
Continue reading →Challenge: Field Exam Writeup Time – Typing vs. AI
AI dramatically reduces field exam writeup time, improving delivery speed and consistency.
Continue reading →What Began Boldly 30 Years Ago Continues to Energize
FinSoft’s early days involved late nights, personal risk, and a commitment to building ABL software.
Continue reading →AI Security Issues and Risks for ABL Providers
AI introduces new risks beyond traditional collateral and covenant concerns.
Continue reading →COVID‑19 Remote Field Exams and Reporting
Remote fieldwork requires new tools and workflows for electronic reporting and data review.
Continue reading →COVID‑19 Working at Home – Tools of the Trade
Home office setups must match professional standards for comfort, security, and productivity.
Continue reading →COVID‑19 Everything is Broken
Economic disruption requires new approaches to ABL monitoring and borrower evaluation.
Continue reading →COVID‑19 Let's Talk
ABL remains a rewarding profession built on relationships and long‑term experience.
Continue reading →What's New is New Again — ABLTrain 2.0
The journey to build online ABL training took years of development and refinement.
Continue reading →Better ABL Monitoring From Existing Systems
AssetArchive improves fraud detection and monitoring with minimal additional cost.
Continue reading →Stupid Backups Again
Backup discipline remains essential for protecting ABL data.
Continue reading →Happy Birthday to Us — FinSoft Turns 20
A look back at FinSoft’s 20‑year journey and milestones.
Continue reading →New Ineligible Reserves – WalMart and Others
Vendor pressure and pricing changes create new ABL reserve challenges.
Continue reading →Why a CPA / CA Audit Is Not Good Enough for ABL
Borrowers often misunderstand why ABL audits are required.
Continue reading →The Guide to Selecting an Outsource Field Examination Firm
Choosing the right outsource exam firm requires careful evaluation.
Continue reading →Training Time for Asset Based Lending
Building high‑quality ABL training requires expert instructors and strong content.
Continue reading →The Lance Armstrong Story and Borrower Fraud
Fraud patterns in ABL often mirror behavioral traits seen in high‑profile scandals.
Continue reading →Have You Hugged Your Receivable Aging Lately?
Borrowers include many unusual items in agings — adjustments, memos, charges, and more.
Continue reading →ABL‑Help Updated — 1998 to Now
ABL‑Help began as a glossary and expanded into a comprehensive reference.
Continue reading →Welcome to ABLTrain
The long development journey behind FinSoft’s online ABL training platform.
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