To launch the second quarter, ABL Advisor asked sales managers from three leading asset-based lending shops to weigh in on 2013 based on their experiences thus far. Moving east to west, John DePledge at Citi Commercial Bank, Andy Pappas at BMO Harris ABL and Jim Doyle at U.S. Bank ABL speak to the trends they see emerging in their respective regions. While many of the same deal types and industry concerns have not shifted dramatically, each executive brings their unique perspective in terms of opportunities.

John, Andy and Jim share their thoughts on chief concerns among lenders and borrowers alike as well as the deal structures that will dominate this year’s ABL landscape. One thing remains constant … ABL continues to provide a critical role in today’s environment.

Feel free to read these three perspectives in any order you prefer.