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Tax Reform Shows Early Signs Of SMB Bank Lending Impact

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tax reform led to much chatter and some confusion about exactly how changes would impact the nation’s small businesses (SMBs). Department of Treasury finalized rules that apply to SMBs on qualifying for a 20 percent tax deduction, with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) applauding the initiative. percent rate.

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Choosing from a varied toolkit: assessing China’s overall policy stance

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This post examines how policy in China supported the Chinese economy prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, drawing on a newly developed toolkit. Policy levers in China have evolved alongside a rapidly changing economy, and there is still some uncertainty surrounding which levers are being pulled – and how hard – at any given point in time.

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Small banks: Big challenges and big opportunities

Abrigo

In such an environment, community banks should focus on the power of their relationships with customers, according to Kent Kirby, a retired banker with 39 years of experience in all aspects of commercial banking; lending, loan review, back-room operations, portfolio management, portfolio analytics, and credit policy.

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How Diversified Revenue Streams Impact Ag Borrowers

Abrigo

You might also like this webinar, How the 2021 Roadmap for Producers will Influence Ag Lending. By construction, significant sums of rent (per acre, megawatt, royalty, or per wind tower) will begin to develop and continue through operations and energy generation. Stay up-to-date on the latest on ag lending trends. Watch Webinar.

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The math behind small business lending: Problems & possibilities for banks & credit unions

Abrigo

Recent dynamics of the small business lending market A deep understanding of the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. You might also like this guide for smarter, faster small business lending. Record new business formation and a wider gap between U.S.

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PPP Headaches: As Anti-Fraud Efforts Continue, Borrowers & Lenders Face Challenges

Abrigo

3 asked the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address quickly “significant operational, system and communication challenges,” including applications being erroneously denied due to validation checks in place this round. Nobody should fault the SBA for trying to be good custodians of our tax dollars or drive internal efficiencies.

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CRE loan distress: Spot the symptoms, diagnose, and treat problem loans

Abrigo

Beyond a hard money default due to a payment or maturity event, early warning signs for CRE loans typically manifest as a : Failure to pay real estate taxes. Finally, any failure to deliver required financial information in a timely manner (including rent rolls/operating statements) or any covenant defaults (e.g., Want to learn more?

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