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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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Survey: Most Americans Plan to Save Their Tax Refunds in 2021

MyBankTracker

The 2021 tax season is likely to stand out from previous years as many Americans might need their tax refunds more than ever. According to a recent MyBankTracker survey, Americans are most likely to put this year’s tax refunds into savings, which may not come as a surprise. Not expecting a tax refund 34.70%.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Two, read and enjoy the 2021 GonzoBanker awards, our annual take on the best things we saw during the year. So which merger was the best in 2021? Doug Larson. THE BANKER AWARDS.

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The case for end-to-end digital lending

Independent Banker

Offering digital lending isn’t about the bells and whistles. started developing its digital lending platform about three years ago—and the bank is really glad it did. “I’m Community bankers are increasingly recognizing that the future of digital lending is here. Illustration by Out of the box/Stocksy. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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The math behind small business lending: Problems & possibilities for banks & credit unions

Abrigo

Recent stats and dynamics of the small business lending market Understanding the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. You might also like this guide for smarter, faster small business lending. Record new business formation and a wider gap between U.S.

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Possible Changes in BSA Requirements – Agencies Issue Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Abrigo

Virtual currency is here to stay, so if your financial institution does not have investigative knowledge in this area, 2021 will be the time to get up to speed. Regardless of where your financial institution stands on the proposed changes, consider the impact on your procedures and processes if passed in 2021. . SBA Lending.

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Report: PayPal, Crypto Firm BitGo Acquisition Talks Fall Through

PYMNTS

PayPal had just announced that beginning in 2021 it would let customers transact in a number of cryptocurrencies, among them bitcoin, Ether, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin. At the time, according to Bloomberg in a contemporaneous report, proponents of a deal were suggesting such a move would help PayPal grow in the digital coin realm.

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