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Jim Stoynoff, President, Synthesis Solutions LLC

Much has happened in the commercial credit markets as a result of the Great Recession, but it comes as no surprise given the conditions that existed before the credit crunch.

Background

Prior to 2000 there were fewer banks in metro areas like Chicago and their lending criteria were typically conservative. Borrowers had fewer choices and less negotiating leverage when seeking business financing. What followed was a rapid increase in the number of bank branches and the entry ...