Banking and Financial Services

Financial transactions and lending

We counsel banking and financial services clients on all aspects of secured and unsecured financing transactions, including:

• Loan origination, negotiation and closings
• Government-guaranteed loans and economic development financing
• Review of due diligence materials
• Administration and sales of Real Estate Owned (REO) properties
• Equipment lease financing
• Private equity financing
• Bankruptcy and creditors’ rights
• Loan workouts and debt restructuring
• Loan modifications and forbearance agreements

Access to a full-service team

When partnering with us, you partner with a team of lawyers who are recognized leaders in their fields. Saxton & Stump is a multi-disciplinary law firm, which allows our Banking and Financial Services clients to leverage attorneys and consultants who are well-versed in their respective focus areas.

Saxton & Stump’s Business, Corporate and Tax group can assist in general business matters, forming a new business, business succession planning, financing, governance documents and contract reviews. We have a team of experienced Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) attorneys who can assist with the purchase and sale of businesses and their assets. They also work closely with our Intellectual Property attorneys on franchising and trade secret matters.

When Real Estate issues arise, our team can advise clients on leasing, zoning, environmental and land use laws. We can also assist in property transfers, commercial lending, banking and finance and tax-related matters. Our real estate team works closely with our Construction Law attorneys who can advise on project planning, contract negotiation, claim preparation and construction dispute resolutions. We can also process settlements through Granite Settlement Company, a title and settlement company for commercial and residential real estate clients.

Saxton & Stump recognizes that the government and state agencies have an impact on every industry sector in our economy and that laws and regulations impact the bottom lines, and can even determine the future, for businesses and organizations. Our Regulatory and Government Affairs team empowers clients to shape decisions to gain a competitive edge. We provide timely and relevant information and the ability to identify and access government officials about proposed regulations and legislation that affect their businesses.