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The Impact of Reciprocal Tariffs on Community Banking

South State Correspondent

“Liberation Day” brought a 10% baseline tax on all imports plus a 15% to 49% tariff rate on a defined set of nations (below). The recent uncertain shifts in trade policies, particularly increased tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, have introduced specific uncertainties for community banks.

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The evolution of AI & lending: Parallel journeys shaping the future

Abrigo

In the same way, FIs have consistently leveraged data and technology to solve challenges and serve communities better. Interestingly, banking and lending have been closely tied to this technological journey. The timeline of AI development The diagram below shows the parallel timelines of developments in AI and lending technology.

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How To Do Better Against National Bank Lending Competition

South State Correspondent

Community bankers need to understand their competitive landscape. Who the competition is, what the lending competition is offering, their delivery channels, and service levels can help community banks differentiate their services and enhance their competitive advantage.

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Using Forward Rate Locks to Win Customers and Manage Risk

South State Correspondent

We work with hundreds of community banks across the country that utilize forward rate locks to decrease risk, increase fee income, and stave off competition from national and regional banks. Tools for Forward Rate Locks The lending curve is currently flat.

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Improve loan decisioning: 5 ways to serve small businesses better

Abrigo

Community financial institutions have the expertise and local ties to support small businesses, but outdated processes and risk-averse approaches often slow down their loan decisioning. Understand and meet borrower expectations For community financial institutions (CFIs), small business lending presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

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Celebrating FinCrime Fighter Day: Honoring the heroes of financial security

Abrigo

Say "thank you" this National FinCrime Fighter Day BSA professionals and financial crime fighters are tasked with the challenge of protecting our financial system daily. October 26 is National Financial Crime Fighter Day , and it’s the perfect time to pause and applaud everything these professionals do. It’s about relationships.

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Banks and CDFIs: Partnering for community impact

Abrigo

And to thrive, those customers need economically diverse and healthy communities in which to live and work. Partnering with local organizations to promote the health of those communities is often a top priority for banks. communities where capital tends to be scarce.

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