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Small business lending insights Vol. 1

Abrigo

Recent data and trends of the small business lending market SMB Lending Insights is a snapshot of current financial trends and metrics that impact small and medium-sized business (SMB) lending and financial institutions. Almost half sought credit to grow their businesses, and 28% applied to make repairs or replace capital assets.

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Top Banking Challenges: Finding Growth in 2021 and Beyond

Abrigo

Takeaway 1 Financial institutions that invested in technology in 2020 are using it to increase the loan portfolio in 2021. Growing loans, earnings are banks' top challenges in 2021. The top banking challenges in 2021 are growing loans and earnings, according to Independent Banker’s recent 2021 Community Bank CEO Outlook survey.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Two, read and enjoy the 2021 GonzoBanker awards, our annual take on the best things we saw during the year. So which merger was the best in 2021? Doug Larson. THE BANKER AWARDS.

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Community Bank Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities in 2021 and Beyond

Abrigo

How can community financial institutions thrive in 2021? Acquisitions allow organizations to spread costs across a larger asset base, recognize synergies within business lines, reduce staff, and consolidate branches in overlapping markets. Lending & Credit Risk. Lending & Credit Risk. Risk Ratings.

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How the 2022 Stress Test Scenarios Can Help Small Banks & Credit Unions

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 The severely adverse scenario from regulators presents a very severe global recession combined with severe stress in the CRE market and the corporate debt market. Prudent stress testing as a risk management tool helps the enterprise see where the potential pitfalls are in their plans. Related Subhead.

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The math behind small business lending: Problems & possibilities for banks & credit unions

Abrigo

Recent stats and dynamics of the small business lending market Understanding the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. Dynamic market Small business lending by banks & credit unions Small businesses are a pillar of the U.S. trillion between 2019 and 2022.

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The math behind small business lending: Problems & possibilities for banks & credit unions

Abrigo

Recent dynamics of the small business lending market A deep understanding of the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. Dynamic market Small business lending by banks & credit unions Small businesses are a pillar of the U.S. trillion between 2019 and 2022.

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