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How Community Financial Institutions Can Regain the Small Business Lending Market

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In today’s banking world, community banks are focused sharply on shareholders’ expectations for growth in earnings and return on equity. So, how can community banks support earnings and ROE growth in the face of intense regulatory scrutiny and competitive pressures on profitability? Changing Lending Environment.

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This week’s podcast episode: Community Reinvestment Act reform: a close look at the final rule

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On October 24, 2023, the OCC, FDIC and Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System jointly adopted final amendments to their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (CRA). In this episode, which repurposes a webinar, we are joined by guest speaker Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D.,

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Response from community groups to OCC/FDIC joint CRA proposal

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The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was issued only by the OCC and the FDIC. If the OCC and FDIC move forward without agreement from the Federal Reserve, different banks could be faced with wildly different CRA regimes. Notably absent was the Federal Reserve, which did not join in on the proposal or offer a counter-proposal.

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2020 CRE Outlook: Trends Expected to Shape Commercial Real Estate Lending

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Key Takeaways Commercial real estate lending will be a top focus for many financial institutions in 2020. Despite the painful evolution in retail, many experts expect another year of growth for commercial real estate – and for commercial real estate lenders, including community financial institutions. CRE Lending. Learn more.

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5 Reasons to Increase SBA Lending at Your Bank or Credit Union

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From leveraging PPP technology to building relationships, reasons for boosting SBA lending are numerous. . Takeaway 1 SBA lending can expand your product offerings to help win deals with prospects and existing business customers or members. Why SBA Lending? Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? 1 and Sept.

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Why banking technology makes sense – recession or not

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Banking technology decisions now affect future growth With the possibility of a recession, community financial institutions may consider a delay or cut in technology spending. Perhaps executives think delaying or cutting spending on technology to make lending more efficient will affect only their staff.

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OCC and FDIC issue joint proposal to revise CRA regulations; Ballard Spahr to hold Jan. 29 webinar

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The OCC and FDIC have issued a joint proposal to revise their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Although the Federal Reserve, OCC and FDIC, are the primary CRA regulators, the Fed did not join the proposal and presumably will issue a separate proposal. On January 29, 2020, from 12 p.m.

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