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Why banking technology makes sense – recession or not

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Banking technology decisions now affect future growth With the possibility of a recession, community financial institutions may consider a delay or cut in technology spending. Takeaway 2 According to Forrester data, firms pursuing technology-driven innovation grow three to four times faster than industry averages.

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The Current State of Ag Lending: Challenges for Borrowers, Lenders, and How to Overcome Them

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Key Takeaways The FDIC issued an advisory to FIs encouraging safe and sound lending practices in today's ag lending environment. Technology has been a key resource for both ag borrowers and ag lenders seeking efficiency, growth, and profitability. On January 28, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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5 Reasons to Increase SBA Lending at Your Bank or Credit Union

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From leveraging PPP technology to building relationships, reasons for boosting SBA lending are numerous. . Takeaway 1 SBA lending can expand your product offerings to help win deals with prospects and existing business customers or members. Why SBA Lending? Looking to Increase Loans through the SBA? 1 and Sept.

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Joint Guidance Provided to Banks to Manage Risks Associated With Third-Party Relationships

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Often an organization will have a state-charted non-member bank, which has the FDIC as its primary federal regulator. The guidance emphasizes that using third parties, especially those using new technologies, may present elevated risks to banking organizations and their customers, including operational, compliance, and strategic risks.

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OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve propose amendments to CRA regulations

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After moving alone in 2020 to reform its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has joined the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Federal Reserve Board in issuing a joint notice of proposed rulemaking setting forth proposed amendments to their regulations implementing the CRA.

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5 Reasons to Increase SBA Loan Origination at Your Bank or Credit Union

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From leveraging PPP technology to building relationships, reasons for boosting SBA lending are numerous. . Takeaway 2 Far fewer financial institutions regularly participate in SBA (7a) lending than the more than 5,000 that joined the PPP. . Why SBA Lending? Looking to Increase SBA Loan Origination? 1 and Sept.

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Fundation Digitizes SMB Loans For Banc Of California

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In a press release , Fundation said it is collaborating with Banc of California to develop a streamlined, digital small business lending and line of credit solution that the bank can offer to its small business clients. In a statement, Fundation CEO Sam Graziano said the company’s technology targets speed for small business borrowers.