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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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Is Tribal Lending Done?

PYMNTS

The Kansas businessman – facing a 2017 conviction for violating federal truth in lending and racketeering laws in connection with his online lending business – attempted to apologize for the $3.5 But tribal lending has its defenders as well, who note that the funds it generates are essential to the tribes that offer it.

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Small banks: Big challenges and big opportunities

Abrigo

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City , community banks’ deposit market share dropped to 15% in 2022 from 22% in 2013. The best lending software for small banks, for example, is flexible enough that it can be customer-facing for only those product types the bank chooses. People have other options,” Kirby said.

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Ag lending risk increasing as result of declining incomes

Abrigo

“Although loan volumes have increased steadily since 2011, recent increases have coincided with a period of declining farm income,” said a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The report noted that since 2012, crop cash receipts have declined by more than 20 percent, according to the USDA.

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At home with HOA banking

Independent Banker

Location: Kansas City, Mo. Academy Bank in Kansas City, Mo., is a full-service commercial bank with 80 branch locations in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. billion-asset holding company also headquartered in Kansas City. Today, the community bank has successful relationships with HOAs across the country.

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Ag lending demand increases as farm margins tighten

Abrigo

Commercial lenders could continue to see elevated demand for agricultural loans – particularly for short-term financing to cover operating expenses -- thanks to tight profit margins for many producers. Current operating loan volumes grew for the third year in a row following several quarters of depressed crop prices,” researchers said.

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Non-performing ag loans increase, says lender survey

Abrigo

Agricultural lenders are reporting increases in non-performing farms loans and decreased farmland values, according to the latest Agricultural Lender Survey conducted by the Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics. Lenders cited lower commodity prices, rising operating costs and the softening of cash rents.

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