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Increasing Customer Cumulative Lifetime Value Through Lending

South State Correspondent

A bank with a $5mm in-house lending limit cannot provide long-term growth potential to a corporation with $100mm in credit needs. If your commercial lending team is incented strictly for new bookings, the result may well be transaction business with short expected average loan life. Not every business should be a customer.

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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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Trends in commercial real estate (CRE) lending and risk

Abrigo

During the webinar, experts shared data and insights about CRE lending trends and offered advice for managing related risks. Issuance of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) rebounded sharply in 2024, with volume jumping 155% year-over-year to more than $100 billion.

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Breaking down SBA lending: What is E-Tran?

Abrigo

While significantly more efficient than mailing forms to the SBA, there are some shortfalls to E-Tran, and a vendor can help Loan submission platform Leveraging E-Tran for increased SBA lending The U.S. Understanding the role of E-Tran in SBA lending is the first step for banks and credit unions to ensure smooth loan processing.

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Next-Gen Loan Document Automation in Private Lending

Time is crucial, and leading private lenders are taking the necessary steps to secure their market share before it's too late. Check out the white paper to see how private lenders are catapulting their advancement and embracing the commercial lending automation ecosystem to make it happen.

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Celebrating FinCrime Fighter Day: Honoring the heroes of financial security

Abrigo

Jay Blandford is Chief Executive Officer of Abrigo, a leading provider of risk management, financial crime prevention, and lending software and services that help more than 2,500 U.S. Keep fighting the good fight—because your work matters more than ever. financial institutions manage risk and drive growth in a rapidly changing world.

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Small business loan processing: Automate back-office tasks

Abrigo

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

Key Highlights: Rapid expansion and market reach Streamlined commercial lending processes Automated compliance across all 50 states Learn how First Mid accelerated their market entry, reduced legal costs, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

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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.