2016-02-23reuters.com

U.S. banks are finally putting tougher lending constraints on cash-strapped energy firms and, on average, such companies could see a 15 percent to 20 percent cut in their credit lines, the head of JP Morgan's commercial bank told investors on Tuesday.

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Moves by oil and gas companies such as Linn Energy and SandRidge Energy to max out revolving credit lines - in order to cover short-term funding gaps - have prompted banks to take action.

Petno said JP Morgan was not waiting for April, when banks traditionally reassess the value of oil reserves underpinning energy loans - a process known as redetermination - to reassess its exposure.



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