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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. Many existing community bank customers and prospects are also national bank customers.

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Member business lending: How to leverage MBL for credit union growth

Abrigo

Develop an MBL program while mitigating risk Credit unions looking for alternate paths to growth in today's rising rate environment may be primed to leverage member business lending. Takeaway 3 The specific policy areas outlined below should be carefully considered by credit unions engaged in member business lending.

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Blockchain Lending Firm Figure Seeks National Bank Charter

PYMNTS

has sought a national bank charter from the Office of the Controller of the Currency (OCC), which will let it meet “promises of efficiency, affordability and financial inclusion,” according to a Friday (Nov. Financial services firm Figure Technologies, Inc. 6) announcement.

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3 Alternative Lending Startups to Watch

Bank Innovation

Large banks, e-commerce moguls like Amazon and eBay and tech firms are likely to enter the alternative lending space, and soon, according to Eden Amirav, co-founder, and CEO of startup LendingExpress. In markets like Australia, this is already happening. Over the […].

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How To Compete Against GSE Multifamily Lending

South State Correspondent

MULTIFAMILY LENDING Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) have been lending to borrowers for many decades. The Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) have popular multifamily lending programs so much so that they now control the bulk of the market.

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First National Bank Plans Online SMB Lending Portal

PYMNTS

First National Bank and Trust Company is planning the launch of a digital small business lending portal and has tapped a partner to create the solution. The digital lending portal — which can be accessed via desktop or mobile device — supports eSignatures, and approved borrowers can receive loan funds in just three days.

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Fee Income In Lending Is Crucial For Banks

South State Correspondent

For example, 40% of JP Morgan’s commercial banking revenue is derived from fee income, and JP Morgan’s commercial banking division is composed of middle-market and commercial real estate (CRE) lending. On average, the national banks generate 62% more fee income as a percentage of total revenue. Conclusion.

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