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DOJ announces settlement of redlining lawsuit

CFPB Monitor

The Justice Department announced that it has entered into an agreement with Lakeland Bank to settle the DOJ’s claims that Lakeland engaged in unlawful redlining in the Newark, New Jersey metropolitan area. Those services were not available in majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in the Newark Lending Area.

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5 ways to shake up your lending strategy

Independent Banker

A new approach to loan protocols is just one way for community banks to grow in new and different directions. Assessing best practices, rates, marketing efforts and more can position loan producers for future success in unpredictable market conditions. Learning about lending. Double down in core markets.

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OnDeck’s ODX Digitizes Investors Bank SMB Lending Platform

PYMNTS

New Jersey-based financial institution Investors Bank has announced a collaboration with online small business lending firm OnDeck to digitize its own small to medium-sized business (SMB) lending operations. The companies announced their collaboration in a press release Monday (Oct.

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Citi To Bolster Business Lending In Europe With New Staff, Offices

PYMNTS

The financial institution intends to grow its corporate lending division focusing on firms with yearly turnover from $25 million to $2.5 billion, Reuters reported, with new offices and staffers in multiple Western European nations by the conclusion of this year.

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Top 3 Jeff4Banks.com Blog Posts of 2023

Jeff For Banks

No matter the how, I'm pleased with the interest in simplifying loan pricing to account for the market, risk, and profitability of the individual loan. Then hold the head of commercial lending accountable for the continuous profit improvement of commercial lending products and the commercial lending line of business.

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Widening Borrower Protection’s Scope To SMBs

PYMNTS

As online lending platforms proliferate among the SMB borrowing community, however, experts warn that a lack of regulation means these companies rarely publicly reveal interest rates and fees. “We have seen small businesses destroyed by online lending.” “We have seen small businesses destroyed by online lending.”

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Popular Bank Named Among First Investors of NWK FAM Fund

PopularBank

The new investment vehicle aims to economically empower Black and Latinx business owners throughout the City of Newark. NWK FAM Fund Seeks to Narrow the Wealth Gap in New Jersey. Popular Bank will serve as an initial corporate partner alongside organizations including AT&T, Panasonic and New Jersey Community Capital.