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Is commercial lending on the rise?

Independent Banker

Ashley Horner (right), senior vice president and SBA loan administrator, shown with portfolio manager Melanie Elmore, says Summit Bank is on track to make $30 million in SBA loans this year. Loan providers share an infectious enthusiasm and growing optimism for one vertical’s prospects in 2022: commercial lending. Quick Stat.

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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. Beth Mattson-Teig is a writer in Minnesota.

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The case for end-to-end digital lending

Independent Banker

Offering digital lending isn’t about the bells and whistles. started developing its digital lending platform about three years ago—and the bank is really glad it did. “I’m Community bankers are increasingly recognizing that the future of digital lending is here. Illustration by Out of the box/Stocksy. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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Navigating Liquidity, Funding, and Return in the Paycheck Protection Program

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Financial institutions have 10 calendar days to disburse PPP loans To address financial institutions’ liquidity and leverage concerns, regulators have helped to facilitate lending. To address financial institutions’ liquidity and leverage concerns, regulators have helped to facilitate lending. How to fund PPP loans.

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Fintech Deals to Watch: Growing in the Digital World

Gonzobanker

Mark Cuban is tweeting about Jill Castilla’s fintech efforts with lending system startup Teslar. . #267 on the list is Thought Machine , a company started only six years ago that recently announced signed core system deals with Chase and Arvest Bank. Fintech investing has gained near sport status. OK, me neither. Digital Security.

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4 trending social media tips to know

Independent Banker

When we share information, we can make the industry better,” says Tim Martinson, one of the group’s founders and the marketing manager at $1 billion-asset North American Banking Company in Roseville, Minn. “We Julie Kendrick is a writer in Minnesota. Membership is open to non-competing community bankers throughout the United States.

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Aiming for Earnings

Independent Banker

Higher-volume lending has become more important to profitability. Calculated Lending. Budgeting for expanded lending starts with a strategic plan. Minnesota bank makes high-volume SBA lending a profitable specialty. Minnesota bank makes high-volume SBA lending a profitable specialty. Income Guarantee.