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FinTechs Help Banks Ease The PPP Lending Pain

PYMNTS

As the nation’s traditional financial institutions struggle to cope, alternative lending platforms and other B2B FinTechs are exploring how to put their own technologies to good use. Small businesses, meanwhile, can use the platform to apply online as fewer physical bank branches are available. Funding Circle. Wolters Kluwer.

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AML human trafficking red flags and other ways banks can support victims

Abrigo

The United Nations estimates there are currently 40 million people enslaved around the world, and that one-quarter of them are children. According to the  National Human Trafficking Hotline , working in the financial industry provides you the opportunity to report suspicious behavior involving 92% of the various  types of human trafficking.

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SBA Promotes Credit Union SMB Lending

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When it comes to small business (SMB) lending, the top two contenders for business owners are banks and alternative financiers or online marketplaces. The SBA and NCUA collaboration is a three-year agreement that aims to build upon that momentum, and heighten CUs’ share of the SMB lending market. Credit Unions In Growth Mode.

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Why SBA Lending May Offer Growth Prospects for Credit Unions

Abrigo

And few credit unions are involved in lending programs backed by the U.S. This is the case, despite the fact that SBA lending has gained momentum among small businesses in the past five years. Many credit unions focus on consumer credit and, therefore, have less interest in business lending, Ashbaugh noted.

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5 Benefits of expanding in-house member business lending

Abrigo

With the National Credit Union Administration issuing its final member business lending (MBL) ruling as of January 2017, credit unions are seeing increased flexibility in their lending limits. Internal foundation for growth The new MBL rule creates a foundation for commercial lending practices and portfolio growth.

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DOJ announces settlement of redlining lawsuit

CFPB Monitor

The key allegations in the DOJ’s complaint are the following: During the relevant time period (2015-2021), the Newark, New Jersey-Pennsylvania Metro Division (Newark MD) as delineated in 2015 included Essex, Somerset, Union, Sussex, and Morris counties in New Jersey (Newark Lending Area). unlikely to be caused by chance) and sizeable.

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Nursing Home CMS Staffing Mandate: What is it and how can operators prepare?

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By Andrew Boland – Director of National Healthcare Financing, Popular Bank A minimum staffing standard for nursing homes across the country was unveiled last month, raising concerns from operators and industry leaders over the impact the mandate will have on their ability to maintain adequate access to long-term care. Stay informed.