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A 'Road Map' Around Rate Risks, Courtesy of the Chicago Fed Chief

American Banker

LOUISRisk management is critical as small banks aim to make money in a low-rate environment.

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

Abrigo

As a share of their total assets, community banks have more business loans below $1 million than larger banks, according to the St. Louis Fed : [S]mall-business loans—i.e., loans less than $1 million—accounted for 12.6%, 11.1% It also helps to understand how those issues affect borrowers.

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