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How Relationship Lending & A Transaction-Oriented Focus Can Win More Business Loans

Abrigo

Takeaway 1 Many banks and credit unions want to win more business loans but will face higher rates and more competitors. Takeaway 3 Technology allows lenders to blend these approaches while achieving greater economies of scale. Is making more business loans a top focus at your bank or credit union this year? Streamlined, Quick.

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Thurlow Describes Innovation Journey, Core Advocacy

ABA Community Banking

In keynote remarks last night at the St. Louis Fed’s community banking research conference, bank CEO Julieann Thurlow outlined Massachusetts-based Reading Cooperative Bank’s innovation journey and how it improved financial inclusion in the communities it serves.

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CEO Q&A: Opportunity Rising in the Midwest

ABA Community Banking

After a career as a nonprofit executive, Midwest BankCentre Chairman and CEO Orvin Kimbrough discusses the unique perspective he brings to his role and how his bank is reaching underserved communities in the St. Louis area. The post CEO Q&A: Opportunity Rising in the Midwest appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Depository lenders are enhancing their lending procedures and technologies to meet institution risk and return requirements as they grow. Dynamic market Small business lending by banks & credit unions Small businesses are a pillar of the U.S. Louis Fed : [S]mall-business loans—i.e.,

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

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Depository lenders are enhancing their lending procedures and technologies to meet institution risk and return requirements as they grow. Dynamic market Small business lending by banks & credit unions Small businesses are a pillar of the U.S. Louis Fed : [S]mall-business loans—i.e.,

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