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How Alternative Lending Technology Stays Flexible For SMBs

PYMNTS

In the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, and banks' subsequent pullback from the small- to medium-sized business ( SMB ) lending arena, a slew of alternative lenders emerged onto the scene to fill the credit gap. In Canada, one of those alternative players is Thinking Capital.

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Pressure Mounts For India NBFCs As Reliance Capital Exits Lending Business

PYMNTS

India-based financial services provider Reliance Capital has announced it will exit the lending market. 30), Reuters reported , noting that the company is struggling to overcome “collateral damage” resulting from a slowing national economic and a broader “crisis,” the publication said, in India’s lending sector.

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

Abrigo

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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SMB Alt-Lending Gears Up For Another Industry Shakeup

PYMNTS

and other nations around the world as a result of the global pandemic continues to draw comparisons to the 2008 financial crisis — so it’s only natural that analysts may turn to the past in an effort to predict what could lie ahead. “It comes in waves, there’s no doubt about it,” he said about the alt-lending boom.

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The Real Effects of Zombie Lending in Europe

BankUnderground

‘Zombie lending’ occurs when a lender supports an otherwise insolvent borrower through forbearance measures such as repayment holidays and temporary interest-only loans. In a recent paper , I examine whether these lending practices contributed to the subsequent low output experienced by the euro area. Belinda Tracey.

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Adapting lending policies in a ‘negative-for-long’ scenario

BankUnderground

In a recent paper we explore the effect on bank lending by combining data on exposure to negative rates with banks’ balance sheets, the Spanish credit register and firms’ balance sheets. This effect was especially strong for undercapitalised banks and lending to risky firms. Why might negative rates work differently?

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Commercial Real Estate or Business Lending: Which Is Better?

Jeff For Banks

The much sought after "operating account." By the time the FF hit zero at the end of 2008, CRE was the last product standing. Two reasons, in my opinion: average balance per account, and operating expense per account. What does a "full relationship" mean? I thought, business loan plus a business checking account. CRE still wins.

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