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The case for end-to-end digital lending

Independent Banker

Offering digital lending isn’t about the bells and whistles. It provides a real ROI, including increased efficiencies, more loan originations and a way to attract and retain customers. started developing its digital lending platform about three years ago—and the bank is really glad it did. “I’m Community bankers tell us why.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

and CEO and chairman, Minnesota Lakes Bank, Delano, Minn. Bank Operations and Payments chair Alice P. Hartings: ICBA’s ThinkTECH Accelerator brings fintechs and community banks together to enhance bank operations and the customer experience. Grand Rapids, Minn.; ICBA standing committee chairs (from left).

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Merger of Equals Deal of the Year (Credit Union) – Spire Credit Union and Hiway Credit Union put 2+2 together to make a $4 billion institution in the Minnesota market. The Grow-a-Cool-Niche-Award – goes to Bank Newport for creating a national marine lending business and investing to win with more talent, partnerships and technology.

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CEO Roundtable: Ideas for a successful 2023

Independent Banker

So we’re careful when we lend out commercial real estate loans. Going into a recession can sometimes be a good time to gain new customers, because you’re seeing them through good and bad times.”. It has a lot of automation, AI and workflow built into it, and it will provide a better customer experience and a better lender experience.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Financial institutions went from having no PPP lending program at all to funding their first loan in 90 days – and this with literally last-minute regulatory guidance. By providing unprecedented loan relief and loan counseling/assistance for millions of their customers impacted by the pandemic.

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