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Small business loan processing: Automate back-office tasks

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Automating the key steps that often occur in the back office leads to faster decisions, stronger customer or member relationships, and more profitable lending to small businesses. This article covers these key topics: Cultivating fertile ground for small business lending Do large lenders have an advantage in small business lending?

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You Need to Understand These Reasons for Bank Consolidation

South State Correspondent

In 1985, there were 14,417 FDIC banking charters. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 enabled thrifts to offer money market accounts and expand lending powers, fostering competition with banks. of C&I lending. In 1980, all foreign-controlled banks composed about 13% of commercial lending. The Garn-St.

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Improve loan decisioning: 5 ways to serve small businesses better

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Understand and meet borrower expectations For community financial institutions (CFIs), small business lending presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Understanding what small businesses need from a lending partner is the first step in improving loan decisioning. According to Kirby, speed is the top priority.

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7 Highlights from the Latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile

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Banking Trends from the FDIC's 2Q Report Net interest margin reached a new record low, but positive signs emerged in lending. You might also like this webinar: "The Basics of Consumer Lending." Summary of the Latest FDIC Quarterly Profile. Banking Data. In case you missed it, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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The Current State of Ag Lending: Challenges for Borrowers, Lenders, and How to Overcome Them

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Key Takeaways The FDIC issued an advisory to FIs encouraging safe and sound lending practices in today's ag lending environment. Technology has been a key resource for both ag borrowers and ag lenders seeking efficiency, growth, and profitability. On January 28, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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How Community Financial Institutions Can Regain the Small Business Lending Market

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By leveraging their strengths in relationship lending and their access to technology in order to grow the small business loan portfolio profitably. You might also like this whitepaper on big opportunities in small business lending DOWNLOAD . Changing Lending Environment. Small businesses are turning to small lenders.

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Why banking technology makes sense – recession or not

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Banking technology decisions now affect future growth With the possibility of a recession, community financial institutions may consider a delay or cut in technology spending. Takeaway 2 According to Forrester data, firms pursuing technology-driven innovation grow three to four times faster than industry averages.