An Interview with Glen Shu - Lessons From 30+ Years in Factoring and Asset-Based Lending

In this episode of In Focus with Haversine Funding, we sit down with Glen Shu, President of Bay View Funding and President of the Specialty Finance Group at Heritage Bank of Commerce. With more than 30 years of experience in factoring, asset-based lending, and specialty finance, Glen has seen the industry evolve through multiple economic cycles and market shifts. Our conversation covers Glen's journey through the commercial finance industry, the evolution of factoring and ABL, lessons learned from decades of underwriting and portfolio management, and what today's lenders need to do to remain competitive in an increasingly crowded market. We also discuss industry trends, technology, risk management, and the opportunities that lie ahead for specialty finance providers. Topics discussed include: Glen's career journey in commercial finance The evolution of factoring and asset-based lending Industry challenges and opportunities Building and scaling successful lending platforms Risk management through different economic cycles The future of specialty finance Advice for the next generation of industry leaders 🔗 Learn more about Bay View Funding: https://www.bayviewfunding.com #factoring #abl #commercialfinance #specialtyfinance #privatecredit #assetbasedlending #podcast -------------------------------------------------------- 🔍 Learn more about Haversine Funding: Our Website → https://haversinefunding.com/ Haversine Management and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, exist to provide fast, fair and flexible funding solutions to commercial lenders. Formed in 2018, Haversine helps factors, asset-based lenders, inventory, purchase order, equipment and real estate lenders fill funding gaps by providing senior and junior lender finance lines of credit up to $30,000,000, as well as participation program options.