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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.

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Celebrating BSA/AML Day 2020

Abrigo

For this reason, I educate the elderly community as well as civic groups on scam activity and elder financial exploitation.” – Jacqueline Wells, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank. “I Celebrating BSA/AML Day 2020. BSA and AML Day National 2020 Celebration. SBA Lending. All the financial crime-fighting power.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

This Year was brought to you by the number 2020 and the letters W, T and F” – Big Bird (more or less). And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Our clients showed banking at its best – obsessed with customer well-being, good corporate citizenship, and strong community focus.

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FinCEN Releases AML/CTF Priorities: Implications for Community Financial Institutions

Abrigo

Takeaway 1 FinCEN published its first list of priorities for AML/CFT policy, as required by the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA). Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. financial system and national security. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

Independent Banker

Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Grand Ridge National Bank.

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Opportunity Fund Teams With CUs For SMB Lending Campaign

PYMNTS

The San Jose-based community development financial institution, or CDFI, on Tuesday (Jan. The Accion Opportunity Fund , which bills itself as the first organization with a nationally focused, small business microlending strategy, was launched in March 2020 when Opportunity Fund and the Accion U.S. Network teamed up.

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Community Bank CEO Outlook 2022: Your priorities for the new year

Independent Banker

If 2020 was the year no one expected, 2021 was a year of resetting expectations. Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. Click to enlarge.