Terms: Loan Workouts

A loan workout is the process of repaying a problem loan in a fashion that is most agreeable to the lender and the company. Among the steps involved in a successful workout are maintaining communication with the lender, creating a revised payment schedule, and forming a workout team composed of the company's management, representatives from the lending institution, and legal counsel to manage the process. One of the initial steps in workout proceedings is to recognize that repayment of the loan will not occur. The earlier the company recognizes that a problem exists, the greater their flexibility in dealing with the problem. Financial consultants who specialize in loan workouts are also available to coordinate the efforts of the company and the lender. These consultants can direct the workout team's efforts and suggest solutions to the problem.