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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. Corporate relocations and expansions—influenced by factors like affordability, low corporate tax rates, no personal income tax and a rich talent pool—have contributed to a momentum that isn’t likely to subside soon. Photo by Dennis Burnett. By Mindy Charski.

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Commercial Real Estate or Business Lending: Which Is Better?

Jeff For Banks

Me: Commercial Real Estate loans are the most profitable product in a community bank's arsenal and have been through various interest rate environments. The charts below show the pre-tax profits as a percent of the total product portfolio during different rate scenarios compared to the Fed Funds Rate. But what of the relationship?

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Prepare for stronger C&I lending demand: A $1.7 trillion “wave”

Abrigo

2004-2008: 82.6% Digital engagement : CRE credit risk management tends to focus primarily on annual tax returns and rent rolls, while C&I lending relies on higher-frequency reporting. 2010-2023: 137.3% trillion, Pruis said. Being ready to capture a share of the $1.7 Prepare for the next credit cycle.

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Rebounding from the Downturn

Independent Banker

Community First Bank & Trust. Community First Bank & Trust had an extraordinary 2015. It was the culmination of efforts over the past four years to recover from the impacts of the downturn in the economy that began in 2008. The largest component of Community First Bank’s earnings in 2015 was a reversal of a $10.6

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How Does ChatGPT Describe the Economy and Banking?

Jeff For Banks

Additionally, the implementation of new policies by the government, such as changes to taxes and regulations, could also influence economic outlook. However, as I mentioned, it will not do well in replacing discernment, context, and gray areas where community banks tend to operate. The tool is still new and evolving.

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Collections Predictions 2021: After the Debt Tsunami, the Flood

FICO

There’s a whole community of debt now swirling around, and sole traders will have to go to the government for relief to stay in business. Lower tax payments will bring more cuts. Even businesses that stay open will have massive shortfalls, which will reduce taxes paid. The vast majority of these loans are held by sole traders.

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Cash Flow A Tough Lesson To Learn For SMBs

PYMNTS

Intuit found 42 percent of SMBs have experienced cash flow issues in the last year alone, despite tax cuts and other regulatory policies designed to support the small business community. Fifty-two percent of U.S. Nearly one-third of businesses surveyed said it takes more than 30 days to see customers pay invoices.

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