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Approvers make stronger credit decisions when the analyst has been there first, and when the presentation boils all those details down to the few things that matter most.

Credit analysts often assume that an approver’s question means that their credit presentation has failed. When analysts and approvers have a more open line of communication with each other, the result can be more concise presentations that are easier for approvers to read, and that focus on the most critical information needed for a credit decision.

Strong communication skills greatly enhance a credit analyst’s success, with benefits across the entire commercial lending team.

I talk with teams often who tell me their credit policy has become...a lot. Too long, too dense, and somehow still unclear on important topics. Sound familiar? Here’s what’s usually going on:

Credit approvers truly value a well-constructed executive summary, and the AnalytiQ training program equips credit analysts with the skills to construct impactful executive summaries.

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