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Is commercial lending on the rise?

Independent Banker

Loan providers share an infectious enthusiasm and growing optimism for one vertical’s prospects in 2022: commercial lending. Here’s how community bankers can take advantage of various sectors—including SBA lending—over the next 12 months. anticipates a low double-digit increase in its commercial lending in 2022. Quick Stat.

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The benefits of micro-lending programs

Independent Banker

which operates $12 billion-asset OceanFirst Bank N.A. Although the SBA already operates a microlending program, the underwriting standards are similar regardless of whether it is a $5,000 or $50,000 loan. Banks could pool their resources or leverage the expertise or resources of a bank in a particular location to put capital to work.

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Commercial Credit Trends – Where to Tread Carefully

South State Correspondent

Lending is getting riskier. This data is critical for pricing, capital allocation, and marketing. As can be seen, the consumer is starting to feel the credit shock first while commercial lending is still performing. The operative question is when commercial PODs will show a spike. This quarter, it is 2.58%.

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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2014 Edition

Jeff For Banks

capital appreciation and dividends. Open Bank (OTCQB: OPBK) Open Bank commenced operations in 2005 as First Standard Bank in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles. The lion''s share of their growth, profitability, and capital have come since their re-branding to Open Bank in 2010. Congratulations to them.

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Here Is the Latest Credit Data To Keep Your Bank Safe

South State Correspondent

This data is critical for pricing, capital allocation, and marketing. and New York had the lowest increases in credit risk, while North Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota had the lowest volatility and were the most stable. ” The reality is that banks should be much more granular in their ratings to allocate capital more efficiently.

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CEO Roundtable: Ideas for a successful 2023

Independent Banker

So we’re careful when we lend out commercial real estate loans. I’m excited going into 2023, because we have the capital to do more and make a difference in the communities that we serve.”. Sills: Our bank has about $100 million in new capital. The ICBA view on… Lending. James Sills, M&F Bank.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

and CEO and chairman, Minnesota Lakes Bank, Delano, Minn. I look forward to getting back in front of our regulators, senators and representatives for face-to-face visits to rebuild personal connections and gain their support during this year’s ICBA Capital Summit. Bank Operations and Payments chair Alice P. Grand Rapids, Minn.;