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Examining industries: The importance of industry analysis for financial institutions

Abrigo

How industry analysis can improve your credit risk management Understanding your customers' businesses leads to better loan pricing, structure, and risk management. WATCH WEBINARS Takeaway 1 All businesses perform industry analysis, but financial institutions in particular must know their customers' competitive landscape.

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

Abrigo

Recent stats and dynamics of the small business lending market Understanding the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. You might also like this guide for smarter, faster small business lending. Record new business formation and a wider gap between U.S.

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

Abrigo

Recent dynamics of the small business lending market A deep understanding of the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. You might also like this guide for smarter, faster small business lending. Record new business formation and a wider gap between U.S.

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Cultivate a better ag lending process: 7 best practices

Abrigo

Develop better ag lending workflows before demand picks up. A better ag lending process makes applying smoother for borrowers and can allow efficient ag loan growth without adding a lot of staff. Takeaway 1 Now is the time to plant the seeds for harvesting growth in the ag loan portfolio by creating a better ag lending process.

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SMBs’ Online Lending Surge Raises Borrower Protection Concerns

PYMNTS

Small businesses continue to flock to online platforms to find much-needed financing, with banks still failing to fill the demand for small to medium-sized business (SMB) loans despite economic growth in the U.S. But the majority of online SMB lenders do not disclose publicly their fees and interest rates, reports warned.

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How To Do Better Against National Bank Lending Competition

South State Correspondent

Who the competition is, what the lending competition is offering, their delivery channels, and service levels can help community banks differentiate their services and enhance their competitive advantage. The banking industry is nationwide and is becoming less branch-focused.

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Ag lending outlook & top challenges

Abrigo

Strong demand is a factor in the ag lending outlook ahead Ag lenders can begin taking steps to ensure they are prepared and can provide positive customer or member experiences. The outlook for ag lending has its share of uncertainty. Inflation, rates are factors in ag lending outlook. Farmers expect worse in 2023. Rising inputs.

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