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Mastercard Commits $500M To Boost Black Communities, Businesses

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Mastercard said it will invest $500 million in Black communities across the U.S. We have an obligation … to be part of the positive change Black communities so rightly need now," said Ajay Banga , Mastercard CEO. "We Louis and Dayton, Ohio. over the next five years in a bid to address racial disparities in financial services.

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

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Personalized Touch with Efficient Service Can Boost Lending Banks and credit unions can boost business lending by combining a relationship focus with transaction-oriented processing. . This competition can only increase as the lending landscape continues to shift.

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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. Loan providers share an infectious enthusiasm and growing optimism for one vertical’s prospects in 2022: commercial lending. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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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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How to Better Advise Commercial Clients About Rates in 2024

South State Correspondent

How should lenders discuss interest rates in 2024, and what advice should relationship managers provide their clients about banking products? A recent 2023 paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis studied the predictive prowess of economists. First, we believe the market to be a poor predictor of future economic states.

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Chase Plans Expansion In Top US Markets In 2019

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The bank said about 30 percent of the branches will be in low or moderately low income communities. The new locations will include Charlotte, North Carolina; St. Louis, Missouri; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Kansas City, Kansas and Greenville, South Carolina, among others. To us, this is so much more than building branches.

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

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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. You might also like this guide for smarter, faster small business lending. Record new business formation and a wider gap between U.S.

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