How to coach lenders in a rising-rate environment Aug 01st 2018 12:08am on Focus, General, Lending How to coach lenders in a rising-rate environment Aug 01st 2018 12:08am on Focus, General, Lending For lenders who came on the scene during or after the Great Recession, rising rates are uncharted territory. The key is to give them the knowledge they need to navigate it.
How to use more data for fewer defaults Jun 28th 2018 12:06am on Focus, General, Lending, Technology, Trends Community banks are analyzing the use of a broader set of data to better determine credit risk of borrowers. The result: more consistent lending practices and fewer defaults.
How to avoid a culture clash post-merger Jun 01st 2018 12:06am on General, Leadership, Operations & Management, slide A merger or acquisition is a complicated affair—and organizational change can be one of the most challenging aspects. But when it comes to corporate culture, there doesn’t have to be a clash. Here, community bankers who’ve been through it offer their words of advice.
The loan types that soared (and suffered) this year Dec 01st 2017 12:12am on General, Lender Life, Lending, slide Community banks are expanding loans and exploring new opportunities to respond to the needs of a growing economy.
Ways to thrive during a mortgage lending dip Dec 01st 2017 12:12am on Focus, General, Leadership, Lender Life, Lending
Small-Business Smarts: Is lending to millennials all that different? Dec 01st 2017 12:12am on Focus, General, Leadership, Lender Life, Lending Millennial small-business owners share the same concerns as other generations, but education, technology and a friendly atmosphere can help your community bank stand out.
The business of government Sep 29th 2017 12:09am on Focus, General, Leadership, Lender Life, Lending Many community banks find that the benefits of lending to municipalities for essential services outweigh the risks.
In Rising Rates, a Silver Lining Aug 31st 2017 12:08am on Focus, General, Lending Community bankers are helping homeowners lock in exceptionally low fixed‑interest rates and becoming attractive options for small-business owners.
What the Treasury Report Means for Community Banks Aug 31st 2017 12:08am on Focus, General, General, Lending, Regulation & Compliance
Reputation on the (red)line Aug 31st 2017 12:08am on Focus, General, General, Lending, Regulation & Compliance Community banks are taking more steps to prove fair lending practices as the focus on redlining sharpens.
