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Top Lending & Credit Risk Blog Posts of 2019

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2019. The top lending and credit blog posts focused on improving loan pricing, creating a better experience for borrowers, and developing risk ratings. Why Do People Switch Banks?

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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. First Business Bank in Madison, Wis., billion asset community bank.

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Formula for Business Lending Success: Minimize Delays

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Financial institutions who want to maintain a healthy share of business lending this year and through potentially tougher economic times ahead want to be in the best position possible before trouble hits. Abrigo's Business Lending Readiness Survey found many processes stymie those efforts. learn more.

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Can The Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program Be Manna From Heaven for Community Banks?

Jeff For Banks

"How much more abuse can small businesses take from big banks?" ~ Community Bank CEO PPP is winding down. Community banks not only took care of their small to medium sized businesses (SMEs), but also helped big bank customers when their calls went unanswered. Because the big banks prioritized.

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

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Commercial real estate lending will be a top focus for many financial institutions in 2020. After retailers closed 10,800 stores in 2019, they have already announced new waves of closings as some – not all – retailers pay for their over-expansion or adjust to changes in the way customers shop, the newspaper said.

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StreetShares Nets $10M To Expand SMB Lending Tech

PYMNTS

StreetShares launched in 2019. The pandemic sped up the need for the loan providing services StreetShares offers, the release stated, as lenders sought out software to lend money through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) digitally. Since January, the company has grown to 53 FI clients, nearly double what it had before.

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How to Increase Member Business Lending

Abrigo

Small Business Loans | 5 minute read Key Takeaways Credit unions' small business loans hit a record low, while small business lending continues to remain strong at big banks and community banks. Going digital can help reduce the cost of small business lending and capture more member business loans.

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