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Serving commercial lenders since 1999

Our founding principle remains steadfast  to be the preferred field examination firm for both our clients and staff.

Our Story

Founded in 1999, TLS began as the preferred field exam partner for a single national financial institution. Since then, we've grown into a nationally recognized leader in the asset-based lending industry, serving over 100 lending institutions nationwide.​
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Our success stems from extensive experience, an unwavering commitment to quality, and the ability to tailor collateral field examination programs to the unique needs of each lender — from seasoned asset-based lenders to commercial lenders undergoing their fist exam. 
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Our reputation is built on long-term partnerships grounded in integrity, insight, and reliability. ​​​​​

Our Leadership

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Marcie Trump

CEO & Founder

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Marcie founded TLS after serving as National Audit Manager and Senior Vice President for CoreStates / First Union National Bank, where she headed the collateral evaluation division. Recognized for her expertise in asset-based lending leadership, Marcie is committed to industry best practices and promotes a culture of excellence.​ For more information or to schedule a meeting, please contact Marcie.

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Steve Rahn

Field Exam Manager

Steve has been an integral part of TLS since inception and brings more than four decades of industry expertise. He provides leadership to our skilled team and offers extensive experience across multiple field exam disciplines, with a primary focus on consumer finance and specialty finance transactions.

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Jordan Trump

Senior Field Examiner &

Innovation Specialist

Jordan joined TLS in 2019 after relocating back to the Philadelphia area from Pittsburgh. He brings core expertise in field exam services and also leads technology development efforts, focusing on integrating software solutions in the evolving field exam landscape.

01 | What we do

We specialize in providing field exams for commercial and asset-based lenders. Our comprehensive collateral field exam programs are designed to identify areas of potential risk, assess those risks, and deliver actionable recommendations to help commercial lenders make well-informed credit decisions.

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Our primary areas of specialization include pre-loan surveys for new business opportunities and recurring field exams. Both serve as vital tools, enabling commercial lenders to structure new or existing credit facilities more effectively and gain a thorough understanding of the underlying collateral.

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Our tailored approach ensures each engagement meets the unique needs of our clients and supports prudent risk management and confident lending practices. 

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02 | Who we serve

We provide comprehensive field exam services to commercial bankers and asset-based lenders of all sizes — from community banks to major national institutions. Our clients range from lenders offering informal credit lines to those managing fully monitored assed-based lending facilities.

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​Based in Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, our team combines strong regional presence with the ability to serve clients nationwide. This strategic positioning enables us to deliver responsive, cost-effective outsourcing solutions tailored to the diverse needs of collateral lenders.

03 | Why engage us

TLS continues to be a trusted partner to underwriting and portfolio management teams, known for delivering reliable, actionable analysis essential to structuring and managing secured credit facilities.


Our team of long-tenured staff, averaging more than 20 years with the firm, are dedicated exclusively to collateral field exams, bringing deep industry expertise across the manufacturing, distribution, and service-based sectors. 


At TLS, long-term partnerships have become our foundation as we’ve earned the trust of lenders nationwide through expertise and consistent high-quality performance. We welcome the opportunity to build new relationships and are confident that our dedicated team and commitment to excellence will meet—or exceed—your expectations.

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Our Approach

We prioritize field-tested best practices over checklist auditing through a three-tiered approach.​​​​​

Clarity

Insights

Confidence

TLS delivers clarity in the complex. Our field exam report can be a significant tool for lenders establishing the borrowing base structure for new deals while also providing fresh insights for existing deals in a dynamic and evolving financial landscape.​​​​

Our field exams uncover hidden risks, validate asset quality, and provide actionable insights. These insights help lenders make well-informed decisions and structure deal terms that accurately reflect the true value and risk profile of collateral.​​​​

We help lenders move forward with confidence, knowing the collateral story is reliable, complete, and aligned with underwriting expectations. With our expertise, lenders gain peace of mind knowing their credit decisions are supported by objective analysis.​​​​​

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