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Trent Kobs
Portfolio Manager - Floorplan Financing
- First Business Specialty Finance, LLC
- subsidiary of First Business Bank
About Trent
Based in our Indianapolis office, Trent Kobs brings nearly a decade of credit analysis experience to his role as Portfolio Manager – Floorplan Financing at First Business Bank, having previously served as Senior Credit Analyst and Collateral Analyst. He works closely with independent dealers to manage and monitor their financing portfolios, helping them make confident decisions about inventory and growth. Trent's background in commercial credit analysis gives him a sharp eye for risk and opportunity, allowing him to provide dealers with the responsive, knowledgeable support they need to keep their businesses moving.
Trent holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Northern Illinois University.
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