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6 Concepts Borrowers Must Understand About The Lending Curve

South State Correspondent

Commercial bankers are trusted advisors and have a unique opportunity to understand their client’s specific financial and personal situations, explain the basic concepts of capital markets, and offer prudent and objective advice to help customers reach their goals. The graph below shows the lending curve from one month to 20 years.

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How to Lend More to Small Businesses

Gonzobanker

Of small business owners who applied for a business loan in early 2023, 6 in 10 found it difficult to find affordable financing, and overall, 77% are concerned about their access to capital according to a survey from Goldman Sachs. If you’re willing to borrow at predatory rates, you can get capital. The problem is even worse in 2024.

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ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management – Part 1: ALM Goals & Approaches

Abrigo

Asset/liability management basics In part 1 of this "Introduction to ALM" blog series, learn the goals of asset/liability management and how it can help financial institutions. Takeaway 1 ALM in banking means managing the cash flows of assets and liabilities to increase profitability, manage risk, and maintain safety and soundness. .

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The benefits of micro-lending programs

Independent Banker

There is a lot of time and energy spent, not only making sure that credit decisions are appropriate, but also managing the compliance aspect,” Maher says. Although the surge in PPP lending highlighted a need for loans among underserved borrowers, it also has led to some creative solutions.

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Get your ducks in a row: HVCRE risk management

Abrigo

In a recent Sageworks webinar Robert Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, discusses High Volatility Commercial Real Estate (HVCRE) lending best practices. These caps were 100% of capital for construction loans, and 300% for all investor CRE. How did we get here? What are HVCRE loans?

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How Loan Size Impacts Commercial Loan Profitability

South State Correspondent

First, larger loans are made to larger companies, and larger companies typically have more access to liquidity and capital, making them more credit-sound. Second, larger companies have more diverse management talent to help them navigate recessions. There are a few plausible explanations for this phenomenon.

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How Loan Size Impacts Commercial Loan Profitability

South State Correspondent

First, larger loans are made to larger companies, and larger companies typically have more access to liquidity and capital, making them more credit-sound. Second, larger companies have more diverse management talent to help them navigate recessions. There are a few plausible explanations for this phenomenon.