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One SME Lender’s Take On Regulation And Transparency

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One of these lenders, Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution , better known as Clearinghouse CDFI, offers an interesting view into the state of SME finance. That focus provides insights into the direct link between lenders, their SME borrowers and the communities in which those businesses operate. A Regional Reach.

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Dodd-Frank Pullback To Benefit SMEs, Says Donald Trump?

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President Donald Trump said reducing Dodd-Frank regulations would benefit SMEs struggling to access financing, according to reports. Community banks are the backbone of small business in America.”. But community banks, and subsequently their SME customers, are struggling to comply with the complex regulations of Dodd-Frank , he added.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: You make the American dream possible

Independent Banker

Independence Day seems just a little sweeter this year as we recognize the incredible community bank victory that just took the financial services industry, and Congress, by storm. Leave it to nearly 5,700 of the nation’s community banks to assert their independence in a way never seen before! Where I’ll be this month. It’s our honor.