Valley Bank of Nevada’s call to action Oct 01st 2020 12:10am on Business, Connections, Lending Valley Bank of Nevada’s call to action Oct 01st 2020 12:10am on Business, Connections, Lending When small businesses seeking Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans were turned away from other banks, Valley Bank of Nevada came to their rescue.
Helping a small business grow Oct 01st 2020 12:10am on Business, Connections, Lending Peach State Bank & Trust has been there for small business customers John Baxter and Ben Filchak for years. When their landscaping company was threatened by COVID-19, the community bank came through with a vital Paycheck Protection Program loan.
Why refis are driving mortgages amid COVID-19 Sep 01st 2020 12:09am on Focus, Lending Despite the economic challenges brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 crisis, community bankers say mortgage origination activity has remained strong through refinances thanks to low interest rates and customers working from home.
Martha’s Vineyard Bank’s much-needed lift Sep 01st 2020 12:09am on Connections, General, Lending A subsidized gift certificate program boosted Martha’s Vineyard Bank’s local economy after COVID-19 threatened to decimate its tourist revenue.
Rethinking normal with electronic signatures- The key to lending adaptability Jul 31st 2020 08:07am on Lending, Products & Services, Sponsored Content SPONSORED | While many financial institutions have been thinking about implementing electronic signatures and incorporating them into the lending workflow, the pandemic has hastened its urgency—electronic signatures are no longer a “nice-to-have,” they’re a necessity.
Why COVID-19 is having a lasting impact on mortgages Jul 31st 2020 12:07am on Focus, Industry Insight, Lending Lockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic have supercharged the digitalization of the homebuying process, a push experts say is likely permanent.
Wilson Bank & Trust is rebuilding after a storm Jul 31st 2020 12:07am on Connections, General, Lending When its four-county market in Tennessee was hit by not one but 10 strong tornadoes, Wilson Bank & Trust came to its aid by offering recovery loans with under-market interest rates.
4 entrepreneurs who leaned on community banks Jul 01st 2020 12:07am on General, Industry Insight, Leadership, Lending, People, slide Big dreams sometimes need a bit of help. Here, four enterprising business owners share how their community banks have guided them through thick and thin—building deep, lasting relationships along the way. By Roshan McArthur A bigger piece of the pie Amanda Wilbanks, Southern Baked Pie Company, Gainesville, Ga. Amanda Wilbanks founded what is now the […]
Building a better beach community Jul 01st 2020 12:07am on Connections, General, Lending Sanibel Captiva Community Bank in Sanibel, Fla., won an award because of its commitment to fueling the growth of its coastal community. By William Atkinson For the past 17 years, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has served families and businesses of Lee County, Florida. The bank was originally created to serve those on the Sanibel and […]
10 mobile lending UX best practices Jul 01st 2020 12:07am on Focus, Lending, Technology The easier and more intuitive your mobile lending platform is to use, the more high-quality loan applications you’ll receive. By Elizabeth Judd If an outstanding user experience for mobile lending platforms were not already a holy grail for community bankers, it’s certainly become one as they consider how to do business in a world gripped by COVID-19. […]
