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

Abrigo

However, many traditional community lenders will face real challenges meeting their lending goals for more business loans and higher yield, given expected interest rate hikes, higher non-interest expenses, and increasing competition for borrowers. It is the backbone of what many community financial institutions do, and they do it well.

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5 ways to shake up your lending strategy

Independent Banker

A new approach to loan protocols is just one way for community banks to grow in new and different directions. Amid changing economic conditions and rising rates, it’s a good time for community banks to re-evaluate their loan strategy with an eye on adaptability. David, Community Bank Consulting Services, Inc.

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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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Is commercial lending on the rise?

Independent Banker

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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Lessons Learned: Banks that thrived during crisis grew loans slower prior to it.

Jeff For Banks

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

Abrigo

Dynamic market Small business lending by banks & credit unions Small businesses are a pillar of the U.S. Small business lending is also a prominent line of business for many financial institutions, especially those driven by a mission to help their communities thrive. Louis Fed : [S]mall-business loans—i.e.,

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

American Banker

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