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By U.S. Bank
U.S. Bank announced that John Freeman has been added to the Asset-Based Finance (ABF) team to head the group’s Corporate Client West and Southwest Originations. Based in Los Angeles, Freeman brings more than 25 years of Asset-Based Lending experience with an extensive background in Credit, Restructuring, and Originations. John will be responsible for providing asset-based solutions to companies, intermediaries and financial sponsors.
U.S. Bank ABF Corporate Client Originations Head – Matt Downs made the following statement, "We are pleased to welcome John Freeman to our team. John is a highly accomplished ABL Lender who is respected throughout the industry and I’m confident he will do a great job serving our clients.”
Freeman earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from DePaul University, in Chicago. He holds Series 63 and 79 FINRA registrations.

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