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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 effect of nonbanks in the mortgage space

Independent Banker

Nonbank institutions continue to be serious contenders in the home lending space. The low interest rate environment fueled a frothy residential lending market in 2020 and 2021, with annual origination topping more than $4.4 By Beth Mattson-Teig. The amount of annual mortgage origination surpassed this figure in both 2020 and 2021.

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The United States Of Fintech: The Most Well-Funded Fintech Startup In Each State

CB Insights

California-based lending unicorn SoFi is the most well funded fintech company with just over $2B raised since 2011. Inked Brands. $ Unicorns on the map include SoFi in California, Oscar in New York, Avant in Illinois, Kabbage in Georgia, and AvidXchange in North Carolina. Click on the image below to enlarge. Allied Payment Network. $

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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2014 Edition

Jeff For Banks

The lion''s share of their growth, profitability, and capital have come since their re-branding to Open Bank in 2010. through its subsidiary BNC National Bank, offers community banking and wealth management services in Arizona, Minnesota, and North Dakota from 14 locations. Year to date through September 30th, Open Bank had $4.5

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Merger of Equals Deal of the Year (Credit Union) – Spire Credit Union and Hiway Credit Union put 2+2 together to make a $4 billion institution in the Minnesota market. The Grow-a-Cool-Niche-Award – goes to Bank Newport for creating a national marine lending business and investing to win with more talent, partnerships and technology.

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CEO Roundtable: Ideas for a successful 2023

Independent Banker

So we’re careful when we lend out commercial real estate loans. The ICBA view on… Lending. And because a commercial loan can parlay itself into deposit accounts, treasury management, inventory lending and much more, it signals wider business prospects for the bank. The personal lending environment carries potential as well.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Financial institutions went from having no PPP lending program at all to funding their first loan in 90 days – and this with literally last-minute regulatory guidance. Credit Union Merger of the Year Minnesota-based Firefly and TruStone credit unions come to terms on a solid combination in the Twin Cities area. Nicely done!

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