Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Among those with eased terms, 31% reported they had narrowed spreads of small business loan rates over the cost of funds, and 43% reported having narrowed spreads for large and middle-market loans. It is the backbone of what many community financial institutions do, and they do it well. Siems, Jonathan A.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

A new approach to loan protocols is just one way for community banks to grow in new and different directions. Assessing best practices, rates, marketing efforts and more can position loan producers for future success in unpredictable market conditions. David, Community Bank Consulting Services, Inc.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Ashley Horner (right), senior vice president and SBA loan administrator, shown with portfolio manager Melanie Elmore, says Summit Bank is on track to make $30 million in SBA loans this year. Here’s how community bankers can take advantage of various sectors—including SBA lending—over the next 12 months. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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Jeff For Banks

JUNE 8, 2013

Louis Fed recently performed a study to uncover the characteristics of community banks that thrived during the financial crisis. Thriving banks were defined as under $10 billion in assets, and maintained a composite CAMELS 1 rating in each exam cycle from 2006-11, an impressive accomplishment. Louis Fed'

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Abrigo

APRIL 22, 2024

Recent dynamics of the small business lending market A deep understanding of the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. Dynamic market Small business lending by banks & credit unions Small businesses are a pillar of the U.S.

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South State Correspondent

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Produce under, and, well, you are going to have to do some good marketing to talk investors into believing you are better than the next similar investment alternative. While return on equity (ROE) is a good measure of bank performance, it is helpful for bank managers to know the spread between ROE and a bank’s cost of equity.

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