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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. Register Takeaway 1 Credit unions developing or tightening up an existing MBL strategy should start by engaging the board of directors to outline goals.

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How National Banks Are Poaching Loans and Deposits

South State Correspondent

The CLO was lamenting how he was losing quality loans and deposits to three aggressive national banks in the territory. We looked at the term sheet offered by the national bank and pointed out the strategy that this national bank was deploying and how the community bank could respond. Last week we spoke to a $1.2B

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5 ways to shake up your lending strategy

Independent Banker

Amid changing economic conditions and rising rates, it’s a good time for community banks to re-evaluate their loan strategy with an eye on adaptability. Here, we offer some factors to consider when assessing a community bank’s current and future loan strategy. Learning about lending. Consider risk-based pricing for all loans.

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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.

National 108
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Digital and human: Inside BofA’s small business strategy

Bank Innovation

It’s a strategy that’s yielding results for the bank. As of this year, Bank of America said it surpassed Wells Fargo as the nation’s top small business […]. However, for Bank of America, a “human-digital” approach is the cornerstone of its small business banking approach.

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Small Business Lending Is Crucial in Fighting the Deposit Wars

Gonzobanker

For bankers to be successful in the small business lending market, they need to execute on several key tenets: strategy, people, process and technology. Strategy: Choose Your Niche Making the most of an investment in business services requires a strategic approach. No two markets are created equal.

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