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The case for end-to-end digital lending

Independent Banker

In early 2021, the $490 million-asset community bank launched its Finastra Consumerbot product, which offers online applications for consumer loans for items like boats and vehicles. In order to stay competitive, we thought it was important to have various digital loan offerings available for our customers.”.

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A Step Ahead

Independent Banker

Among the flurry of soft drink, fast food and big-bank online campaigns, financial social media expert Amy McIlwain sees a tremendous opportunity for community banks to have their voice heard. If you’re an online bank or are simply looking for younger, more millennial-type customers, Twitter and Instagram are strong platforms to use.