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How to Increase Member Business Lending

Abrigo

Small Business Loans | 5 minute read Key Takeaways Credit unions' small business loans hit a record low, while small business lending continues to remain strong at big banks and community banks. Going digital can help reduce the cost of small business lending and capture more member business loans. Talk to an expert.

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Reading The Tea Leaves Of Post-Pandemic SMB Lending

PYMNTS

Because we're in the midst of a pandemic, businesses are considering how much debt they want to take on right now," he explained. They're balancing that with how to keep their business afloat, versus what they need for long-term growth in their business.". Right now, we've been taking a look at 2018 and 2019 tax returns.

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Community Bank CEO Outlook 2022: Your priorities for the new year

Independent Banker

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. How long is your to-do list? Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists?

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The case for end-to-end digital lending

Independent Banker

Offering digital lending isn’t about the bells and whistles. Community bankers tell us why. started developing its digital lending platform about three years ago—and the bank is really glad it did. “I’m Community bankers are increasingly recognizing that the future of digital lending is here. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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How To Talk To Commercial Borrowers After The Future Path of Interest Rates

South State Correspondent

In this article, we would like to share best practices of how lenders advise borrowers on planning for the future path of interest rates and how borrowers should structure their balance sheets to better manage future cash flows. As community bankers, we are foremost trusted advisors to our customers. Conclusion.

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3 Inefficiencies in loan origination and how to solve them

Abrigo

As community banks and credit unions look toward 2017, many will be focusing on small business lending for loan portfolio growth, according to a recent Sageworks poll. However, small business lending comes with some unique challenges that banks and credit unions will need to address in order to grow their business lending portfolios.

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What borrower data to collect for agricultural lending

Abrigo

Banks involved in ag lending understand that the volatility of the industry – unpredictable weather patterns, variable commodity prices and more – can often lead to higher amounts of risk compared to other concentrations. By improving policies and procedures, banks can make better and more profitable ag lending decisions.

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