Tag: Lending

The Story: Although the pandemic brought many small businesses to community financial institutions through the PPP program, those same banks and credit unions don’t have a proportionate amount of small...

Financial institutions provide programs for small-dollar loans and business banking solutions Even as key economic indicators show signs of strength heading into the holiday season, government agencies and advocacy groups...

Public-private partnership expands access to banking products and services for Canadians across the country Following a successful market test, Canada Post and TD Bank Group (TD) have announced the nationwide...

The Story: Nearly four out of ten small businesses in the U.S. are owned by women. However, data shows that only 25% of women versus 34% of men are likely...

Financial institutions introduce new banking programs designed to back the growth of women-owned small businesses and provide diverse and inclusive staffing to support them In the wake of the “Great...

The Story: New data from the Small Business Administration finds lending volume increasing at near-record levels as the economy comes back from 2020’s COVID impacts and small businesses reopen in...

New lending programs show small business support and commitment to community Even as COVID support programs for small businesses close up shop, banks and credit unions are taking their best...

In this episode, Sean and Gina discuss purpose-driven banking and the intersection of consumer need and banking opportunity. The economic impacts of the pandemic and its aftermath have spotlighted the...

Products and services that meet people’s needs are driving innovation and delivering value With the pandemic impacts waning and competition from all quarters, financial services are at a crossroads. Accenture...