U.S. Bank of Washington
Problem
The loan approval board has currently reviewed the loan application of the Redhook Ale Brewery in connection to the proposed issuance of an expansion loan for the amount of $6.5 million dollars. Redhook Ale has been a valued customer with no complaints but yet there are still some areas of concern in regards to this proposed application. U.S. Bank could possibly face losses on their investment in the end causing more liability.
Currently the profit indices for the banking overall were weak in 1989. The larger banks were reporting weak earnings and commercial and industrial (C&I) loan growth was recently on the decline. This problem is then weather or not this would be a good investment for U.S. Bank
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They want to expand into the lager industry which is excellent strategic move due to the fact that it allows them to create a niche market in the area. There are no local lager breweries in the area anymore this should definitely be displayed through sales profits.
Application of Methodologies
A customer for some years now, Redhook Ale has never let U.S. Bank down. They have proved to be excellent customers meeting all payment agreements on past investments. Rapid growth in sales and local market share give U.S. Bank reason to believe Redhook is running a successful and loyal operation. They present no immediate threat to why they should not receive funding.
Alternatives/Scenario Evaluation
1. Provide the $6.5 million loan to Redhook Ale Brewery -Redhook could possibly default of their loan causing U.S. Bank to confiscate their collateral
2. U.S. Bank could reject Redhook Ale Brewery’s loan application -U.S. Bank may loose Redhook Ale as a future client. -Redhook Ale may produce bad press about U.S. Bank causing harm to sales
Recommendation
The U.S. Bank loan approval board recommends that U.S. bank allocate the $6.5 million dollar loan to Redhook. Redhook has been a valued customer of the bank for a couple years now never faulting on any payments. Due to the fact that they have missed past payments and by looking at the past financial performance of the company shows that they have capability to
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