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Sageworks Lending Solution helping community banks and credit unions grow

Abrigo

Earlier this month, John Holt, CEO of Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union appeared on Better Connecticut to discuss how Nutmeg FCU was fulfilling its commitment to helping small businesses in their community by implementing a new digital loan application process.

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Four Banks Partner to help Connecticut’s Underbanked

Banking Exchange

Individuals without access to basic banking services can now open accounts through a state-wide initiative being rolled out across Connecticut Community Banking People Covid19 Customers Fair Lending Feature3 Feature.

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Growing a mortgage portfolio: Encourage borrowers to bank local

Abrigo

With mortgage rates down in the US , many homebuyers are looking locally to their community banks to finance their new, potentially life-changing purchase. In the spirit of the go local movement, new data from Sageworks Bank Information peeked in on 10 cities to see which community banks were making an impact on local mortgage lending.

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Aiming for Earnings

Independent Banker

More than ever, community banks are exploring new ideas and unconventional approaches to achieving greater profitability. on profitability in community banking. on profitability in community banking. Higher-volume lending has become more important to profitability. Calculated Lending. Calculated Lending.

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First Connecticut Commits $5M to Small-Business Lending in Mass.

American Banker

First Connecticut Bancorp in Farmington has committed to making $5 million in small-business loans over the next year.

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A bridge to affordable housing

Independent Banker

Daniel Galindo, pictured, and Doug Schaeffer of Woodforest National Bank helped involve the community bank in providing funding for and access to affordable housing. We worked with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to jumpstart its down payment assistance program,” recalls Schaeffer. “We

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Essex Savings in Connecticut lines up next CEO

American Banker

She is currently the chief lending officer. Diane Arnold, who will succeed the retiring Gregory Shook in July, has been with the bank since 2002.