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In commercial lending, risk hides in plain sight—etched into factory floors, whispered in boardroom pauses, and buried in spreadsheets. For U.S. loan officers, due diligence isn’t just about crunching numbers; it’s about decoding the unspoken language of businesses. This 3,000-word field manual reveals how to spot red flags and hidden gems through forensic-level observation, tailored for American lenders navigating manufacturing, logistics, and SMB sectors. I. Pre-Visit Intelligence: The 80/20 Rule of Preparation II. The Parking Lot Litmus Test (0–3 Minutes Arrival) III. The Reception Area Interrogation IV. The Boardroom Theater V. Shop Floor Recon: The 3 Hard Metrics VI. Departmental X-Rays VII. The Cafeteria Stress Test VIII. Culture Wall Forensics IX. The Irish Goodbye Validation X. The Paper Trail Paradox Conclusion:...

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