ACG MN Monthly Luncheon | Credit Markets & Lending: 2026 Credit Outlook

Event Details

When:

February 17, 2026 11 AM - 1 PM CST

Where:

Location Name

Metropolitan Ballroom

Location Address

5418 Wayzata Blvd.
Golden Valley, MN 55416
United States

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Overview

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Volatility is the new normal. Interest rates remain elevated, pushing lenders to tighten standards and borrowers to get creative. Private credit surging, banks are selective, and asset-based lending is back in the spotlight.

Dealmakers must navigate shifting risk appetites, fierce competition, and evolving structures.

Join our panel of experts for real-time insights into what’s driving credit decisions—and how to secure the capital you need in today’s market.

Speakers

Mike Wolf

Associated Bank

Senior Vice President

Mike started his career in Asset-Based Lending over 30 years ago at Norwest Business Credit as a collateral auditor.

The best part of his job is helping companies in need during difficult times, as well as helping finance corporate, management, or private equity buyouts.

Ryan Baker

SPECTRUM Commercial Finance

Vice President

Ryan has strong industry connections in the Midwest and extensive experience aligning lending solutions for clients across the finance and legal industries nationwide. He spends the majority of his time sourcing non-bank financing opportunities by working closely with commercial bankers, restructuring advisors, business consultants, investment bankers, CPAs, and attorneys, and handling initial underwriting.

Katie Morrell

Bridgewater Bank

Chief Credit Officer

As Chief Credit Officer, Katie oversees all aspects of the Bank’s credit policies and practices. She chairs the Loan and Credit Risk Management Committees and plays a key role in approving and managing the Bank’s largest and most complex lending relationships.

Anna Sabiston

Prudential Private Capital

Senior Principal

Anna Sabiston is a Senior Principal in Corporate Finance for PGIM Private Capital, located in Minneapolis.

She leads a team responsible for marketing, originating, and managing private placement, direct lending, and mezzanine investments in the Upper Midwest.

Hosted by: ACG

Chapter

Minnesota