ICBA’s plan to preserve the SBA loan program Feb 27th 2018 12:02am on Advocacy & Policy, Business, Focus, Lending ICBA’s plan to preserve the SBA loan program Feb 27th 2018 12:02am on Advocacy & Policy, Business, Focus, Lending A bipartisan, bicameral plan preserves the SBA program.
Equipment lease financing 101 Jan 30th 2018 12:01am on Business, Focus, Leadership, Lender Life, Lending Community banks that provide lease financing can help commercial customers score a better deal—and keep those customers from being stolen away by competitors.
Small-Business Smarts: Eight ways to minimize your small-business loan risk Jan 30th 2018 12:01am on Business, Focus, Leadership, Lender Life, Lending Eight proven ways to minimize your community bank’s small-business loan risk
Small-Business Smarts: Turning entrepreneurs into longtime customers Jan 02nd 2018 12:01am on Business, Focus, Lending Community banks are focusing on reputation, in-person marketing and industry expertise to turn entrepreneurs into longtime customers.
Small-business smarts Sep 29th 2017 12:09am on Business, Focus, Industry Experts, Industry Insight, Lending In our first Small-Business Smarts column, we ask if it is possible to succeed in, and even grow, small-business lending despite the sometimes heavy regulatory burden. The community banks we spoke to could offer some lessons to those feeling the strain.
Asset based lending: Is it right for your bank? Jun 29th 2017 12:06am on Business, Leadership, Lender Life, Lending, slide Asset-based lending can be lucrative for community banks, but there are risks involved. We look at the pitfalls and how to avoid them. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert Not many community banks are into asset-based lending (ABL), but those that are involved in the risky business line say it can be very profitable if done right. Lending…
Next-level lending May 30th 2017 12:05am on Business, Focus, Lending, Technology, Trends Some community banks are teaming up with fintech companies to speed the small-business loan application and decision-making process.
Why small business owners love their community banks Apr 28th 2017 12:04am on Business, Focus, Lending Small-business lending is one of community banks’ most important contributions to the economy. But what do your small-business customers have to say about it? We asked some of them why they love community banks—and what they want to see more of.
Opportunities for construction lending Apr 28th 2017 12:04am on Business, Focus, Leadership, Lender Life, Lending After taking a hit post-recession, construction and development lending is accelerating once more, but community banks are proceeding with caution.
Solar panels, sustainable construction: Is it time to explore “green” lending? Apr 28th 2017 12:04am on Business, Leadership, Lender Life, Lending, slide The growth in sustainable real estate construction, renewable-energy installations and other environmentally friendly projects could make green lending opportunities worth exploring. By Beth Mattson-Teig Many commercial lenders, including some community banks, are hopping on the “green” bandwagon. They’re offering expertise and products for borrowers looking to finance everything from sustainable products and business concepts to…
