New bank start-ups, or de novo projects, require highly specialized consulting expertise. Here again, DFC's incomparable experience and outstanding rapport with banking regulatory agencies are powerful assets to add to your project. Engagements are custom tailored to fit each client's individual needs, whether they be turn-key solutions or specialized assistance requests. Typically, we include Director training seminars in all of our bank charter engagements to ensure compliance with current regulatory requirements.

Specialty Portfolios

One of our specialties is the Agriculture industry. We assist both bank and borrower clients alike in just about every phase of financial consulting within this industry. By working with these clients on a daily basis, we maintain a thorough working knowledge of industry trends, including commodity prices, average operating costs, potential pitfalls and ways to mitigate credit risk.

Additional specialized client services include:

• Federal & state regulatory agency liaison & consulting
• Capital offerings & stock sale consulting
• Customized strategic planning services
• Demographic research & market share analysis
• Complete problem loan resolution services
• Loan portfolio analysis & due diligence
• Executive Recruitment & staff development