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Is commercial lending on the rise?

Independent Banker

Ashley Horner (right), senior vice president and SBA loan administrator, shown with portfolio manager Melanie Elmore, says Summit Bank is on track to make $30 million in SBA loans this year. Loan providers share an infectious enthusiasm and growing optimism for one vertical’s prospects in 2022: commercial lending. Quick Stat.

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The benefits of micro-lending programs

Independent Banker

which operates $12 billion-asset OceanFirst Bank N.A. There is a lot of time and energy spent, not only making sure that credit decisions are appropriate, but also managing the compliance aspect,” Maher says. Beth Mattson-Teig is a writer in Minnesota. in Toms River, N.J. saw something similar.

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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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4 trending social media tips to know

Independent Banker

When we share information, we can make the industry better,” says Tim Martinson, one of the group’s founders and the marketing manager at $1 billion-asset North American Banking Company in Roseville, Minn. “We Julie Kendrick is a writer in Minnesota. Membership is open to non-competing community bankers throughout the United States.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Here, we highlight some of last year’s most successful loan producers in the areas of agriculture, commercial and consumer/mortgage lending. By Ed Avis.

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The community banks standing by hospitality customers

Independent Banker

State Bank of Texas, led by president Sushil Patel (center), has a niche working with hospitality customers like Reena and Arun Patel, who own and operate a La Quinta hotel in Dallas. The bank also helped hotel operators obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Hospitality lending is a natural fit for the State Bank of Texas.

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Aiming for Earnings

Independent Banker

Higher-volume lending has become more important to profitability. Calculated Lending. Budgeting for expanded lending starts with a strategic plan. Minnesota bank makes high-volume SBA lending a profitable specialty. Minnesota bank makes high-volume SBA lending a profitable specialty. Income Guarantee.