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Cannabis lending for financial institutions: Opportunities, risks, and best practices

Abrigo

Now that the cannabis industry is maturing and better understood, is it time for financial institutions to take on the risk of cannabis lending? Cannabis-related businesses (CRBs)spanning everything from cultivation to retailrepresent a market in need of lending services, from working capital to real estate and equipment loans.

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Perficient Included in IDC Market Glance: Lending Digital Transformation Strategies

Perficient

While it was once expected and acceptable for lenders to enforce standardized payment due dates and policies, COVID-19 brought the impracticality and ineffectiveness of a “one-size-fits-all” approach to credit and lending to light. The IDC Market Glance offers an overview of the landscape for consumer and small business digital lending.

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The Rise of Alternative Data in the Lending Market

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE – There were conflicting views on the importance of the FICO score at the PayThink Conference in Phoenix this week. While only some professionals were bold enough to say the standardized credit scoring has become marginalized, others maintained that it was here to stay.

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The resilience of small businesses: Insights for lenders

Abrigo

Bank and credit union leaders can use data to inform small business lending Small businesses are showing resilience. As rates stay high, concerns about credit risk and borrower health are top of mind for bank and credit union leaders, especially as it relates to lending to small businesses. Interest coverage ratios have stayed strong.

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Case Study: First Mid Bank Fast-Tracks New Market Entry in Commercial Lending

Discover how First Mid Bank & Trust fast-tracked market expansion through advanced automation and compliance solutions. This case study reveals their journey from facing challenges in Texas' complex legal landscape to achieving rapid market entry with GoDocs' innovative commercial closing platform.

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The Impact of Reciprocal Tariffs on Community Banking

South State Correspondent

The move shook the markets, threatening to upend much of the architecture of the global economy and fueled broader trade wars. Rising production costs led some companies to downsize or relocate operations outside the U.S. But historical evidence from the 20182019 tariff increases shows that U.S.

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How Alternative Lending Technology Stays Flexible For SMBs

PYMNTS

In the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, and banks' subsequent pullback from the small- to medium-sized business ( SMB ) lending arena, a slew of alternative lenders emerged onto the scene to fill the credit gap. This is a market that's going to be digital-first in the future," he said.

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Unique Challenges in the C&I Market Bridging the Gap from Attorneys to Tech

Speaker: Ren Hayhurst, Sr. Counsel and Executive Director

Immerse yourself in the world of C&I lending as we explore the unique challenges to the market. Learn how to bridge the gap between technology and attorneys to enhance operational efficiency. Learn how to bridge the gap between technology and attorneys to enhance operational efficiency.

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Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders — Bank and Credit Union Edition

Amid market uncertainty, banks and credit unions are faced with critical decisions about the future of their commercial lending. With fluctuating interest rates and rising competition from non-bank lenders, it's critical to allocate your 2025 budget strategically to optimize lending operations.

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How to Evaluate Business Lending Software for Your Bank

What should you look for in a Business Lending Platform? This eBook explains the features of a Business Lending Platform that community banks should make their top priorities when evaluating any business lending software.