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6 Concepts Borrowers Must Understand About The Lending Curve

South State Correspondent

The Concepts Lending Curve: A yield curve shows interest rates associated with different contract lengths for a particular interest rate instrument. While economists may use the shape of the yield curve to gauge future economic strength, bankers should pay particular attention to the lending curve.

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Amazon Uses Its Machine Learning Tools for Lending

Bank Innovation

When talking about machine learning algorithms, Amazon definitely comes to mind. Turns out, Amazon’s lesser known operation – small business lending – is also powered by machine learning, Bank Innovation has learned. […].

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Definition Of ‘Small Business’ Left Uncertain Amid Aussie Bank Reforms

PYMNTS

But as the Australian Banking Association (ABA) prepares to introduce changes to the industry code of practice, the very definition of a “small business” remains in limbo, with significant implications for how small businesses are protected. million) with fewer than 100 employees. million) with fewer than 100 employees.

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Using Swaps, Caps, Floors, and Collars in Lending – Part I

South State Correspondent

Definitions. Why Use Swaps, Caps, Floors, and Collars in Lending. The post Using Swaps, Caps, Floors, and Collars in Lending – Part I appeared first on SouthState Correspondent Division. Many borrowers ask lenders how they can use swaps, caps, floors, and collars to protect their businesses and lower borrowing costs.

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55-Plus Group Lends Optimism To Travel Operators

PYMNTS

The vaccine is definitely part of it,” said the chief executive, Henrik Kjellberg. The paper quoted the chief executive of sites including cottages.com as having said January started off with bookings down around around 50 percent compared to the same timeframe in January 2020, but they appeared to have largely bounced back.

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The benefits of micro-lending programs

Independent Banker

In addition, compliance risk associated with small business loans could become even more difficult if the new Section 1071 rule proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding small business lending data collection is finalized. Terms were up to five years at an interest rate of 2.0%

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The case for end-to-end digital lending

Independent Banker

Offering digital lending isn’t about the bells and whistles. 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. Illustration by Out of the box/Stocksy. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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