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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. The Digital-First Approach.

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Capital Assessment, Capital Planning Are Critical as Coronavirus Creates Chaos

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Stress tests and capital planning are vital to financial institutions in volatile times like these, when the coronavirus and pressures on the energy sector result in a financial crisis. Current environment = Challenging stressed capital planning. This has resulted in theoretical assumptions for capital planning.

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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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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. anticipates a low double-digit increase in its commercial lending in 2022. Quick Stat.

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The benefits of micro-lending programs

Independent Banker

One of the harsh realities revealed by the flood of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) money distributed in 2020 and 2021 is that many businesses and entrepreneurs in need of small-balance loans fell through the cracks. which operates $12 billion-asset OceanFirst Bank N.A. in Toms River, N.J. saw something similar. in Souderton, Pa.,

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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? We know 2020 stunk,” he said. “As 1 and Sept.

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Reading The Tea Leaves Of Post-Pandemic SMB Lending

PYMNTS

They're also tasked with choosing the best route to obtaining working capital as the number of options grows. From traditional bank loans to alternative financing to other sources of capital like PPP loans , there are many options today, said Puskar. Puskar described the early days of the PPP effort as "hectic." Reading The Tea Leaves.

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