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Is commercial lending on the rise?

Independent Banker

Loan providers share an infectious enthusiasm and growing optimism for one vertical’s prospects in 2022: commercial lending. Here’s how community bankers can take advantage of various sectors—including SBA lending—over the next 12 months. anticipates a low double-digit increase in its commercial lending in 2022. Quick Stat.

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The benefits of micro-lending programs

Independent Banker

which operates $12 billion-asset OceanFirst Bank N.A. Although the SBA already operates a microlending program, the underwriting standards are similar regardless of whether it is a $5,000 or $50,000 loan. 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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Commercial Credit Trends – Where to Tread Carefully

South State Correspondent

Lending is getting riskier. As can be seen, the consumer is starting to feel the credit shock first while commercial lending is still performing. The operative question is when commercial PODs will show a spike. Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa were the least risky states to lend into. This quarter, it is 2.58%.

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“Dormant Commerce Clause” case law continues to evolve

CFPB Monitor

Companies that engage in cross-border lending should continue to closely monitor decisions involving the dormant Commerce Clause since the law in this area continues to evolve. Petitioners argue that states cannot constitutionally condition in-state sales on requiring out-of-state businesses to operate in a particular way.

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Here Is the Latest Credit Data To Keep Your Bank Safe

South State Correspondent

and New York had the lowest increases in credit risk, while North Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota had the lowest volatility and were the most stable. As such, office buildings are still undergoing a net operating income (NOI) reset, with the value of the properties dropping in a corresponding fashion.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Here, we highlight some of last year’s most successful loan producers in the areas of agriculture, commercial and consumer/mortgage lending. The score combines the average of the bank’s percentile rank for lending concentration and for loan growth over the past year in each lending category. By Ed Avis. Methodology. AGRICULTURE.