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Lexicon Bank: A bank that shows its hand

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It also aimed to capture the gaming market with its Professional Poker Banking Program, which is open to players who have participated in at least one of the World Series of Poker tournaments. Professional players’ finances can be unpredictable and can bring increased regulatory scrutiny, making this a market many banks won’t touch.

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Young Consumers Love to “Buy Now, Pay Later” – Here’s What to Know About the Explosive Fintech Trend

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Pay in 4 is not currently available for residents of Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or any US Territories. Consumer advocate groups and regulators have also brought forth concerns about the ramifications of BNPL existing outside of the normal credit-reporting system.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Our efforts are paying off

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I’ll be heading to the Wisconsin Bankers Association annual convention and the Independent Bankers Association of Texas regional meetings. I know appraisals can cause delays and increase the cost of the lending process for consumers. So, I was thrilled to see that the regulatory agencies are aiming to improve appraisal regulations.

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Mortgage Man

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And even as new regulations make the mortgage environment increasingly challenging, he just smiles, adapts quickly and gets back to business. Residential mortgages make up about 90 percent of his portfolio with other retail lending and a few small commercial loans making up the rest.

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Six Smart Steps

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Specifically, they seek short-term tactics that will free up funds for margin-increasing activities—like hiring new lending officers, pursuing new marketing programs or purchasing new technology. How does your bank define policies and procedures when a new regulation is announced? Re-examine compliance management processes.

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

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An entrepreneur with a background in accounting and finance, CEO and chairman of the board Thomas Swenson set up Montana Business Capital Corporation in 1998 with a focus on job creation and economic development lending. size businesses and individuals throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Florida. Its Tampa Bay, Fla.,