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Banks Keep SMB Lending Gains Rolling

PYMNTS

In its monthly Small Business Lending Index, released Tuesday (Sept. When you combine a strong economy, healthy retail demand and the willingness of small business owners to reinvest their savings from tax cuts, it creates a positive atmosphere for small business lending ,” said Rohit Arora, Biz2Credit CEO, in a statement.

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Lending to nonprofits: Considerations for credit analysis

Abrigo

Financial institutions considering lending to nonprofits may want to be aware of these recent financial trends, as well as some of the ways lending to these organizations might differ from lending to for-profit businesses. Here are two mistakes to avoid when lending to nonprofits , according to the firm: 1. percent to $5.17

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Dynamic Duo

Independent Banker

From opposite political directions, Senators Shelby and Brown stand on point to greatly influence community banking’s agenda in the next Congress. The mix of contrasts and similarities of Shelby’s and Brown’s perspectives and policymaking portend an active session for community banking’s agenda in the new 114th Congress. By Ed Avis.

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Wading Through the Waters

Independent Banker

Avoiding potential lending hazards from regulatory flood-insurance requirements. Recently Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, followed by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 (HFIAA). There is an exception that will be key for many community banks to understand.

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AltFin’s Bumpy Ride Into An Uncertain 2019

PYMNTS

percent since 2012. The rising rates have not only made debt more expensive, but they have been a weight on loan growth across both bank and FinTech lending platforms in the back half of the year. It’s easy to lend money. According to the Federal Reserve , U.S. That amounts to $13.2 trillion, up 18.5 Resetting Mortgage Services.

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New Investment for Dealstruck Boosts Lending Capital to More than $100 Million

Fintech Labs Insights

Dealstruck has raised $10 million in new capital from Community Investment Management. The online business lender now has a total capital of $70 million and says the investment will enable it to lend more than $100 million to small businesses. “And growing the capital pool means more access and more opportunity.”

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Guest Post: Third Quarter Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

And don’t forget that they are still finishing the $667 billion Operation Twist Program by year end 2012, where they sell shorter maturities and buy longer term ones to push interest rates lower. In March, 2012, the Bhutan GNH Index was on a UN meeting agenda, no doubt to promote the idea of promoting well being over weak economies.