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

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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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Retail Pulse: Microsoft To Open London Flagship; Walmart Hires Tech Exec

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The flagship was designed to build connections with customers, businesses and the local community. Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as online in more than 190 countries. Burger King locations in a St. Louis test market reportedly saw foot traffic that exceeded the national average by 18.5 In the U.K.,

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

Abrigo

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. At the same time, 59% pursued credit to meet operating expenses. Louis Fed : [S]mall-business loans—i.e., A majority of applicants sought less than $100,000.

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