Community Banking

Growth Opportunity for Community Banks and Credit Unions in Small Business Lending

The Story: Although the pandemic brought many small businesses to community financial institutions through the PPP program, those same banks ...
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American Banker

How Banks Support Consumers and Companies in an Economic Recovery

Financial institutions provide programs for small-dollar loans and business banking solutions  Even as key economic indicators show signs of strength ...
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Adrenaline

TD Partners with Canada Post to Offer Consumer Loans

Public-private partnership expands access to banking products and services for Canadians across the country Following a successful market test, Canada ...
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16% of women-owned small businesses that receive conventional business loans
Banking

Women-Owned Small Businesses Provide Growth Opportunities for Lenders

The Story: Nearly four out of ten small businesses in the U.S. are owned by women. However, data shows that ...
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Banking Industry

From Business to Banking, New Initiatives Seek Equity for Women

Financial institutions introduce new banking programs designed to back the growth of women-owned small businesses and provide diverse and inclusive staffing to ...
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34% increase in Small Business Administration fiscal year-to-date loan volume loan over 2020
Consumer Behavior

Rapidly Rising Levels of Small Business Lending Give Banks Needed Income Boost

The Story: New data from the Small Business Administration finds lending volume increasing at near-record levels as the economy comes ...
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Banking

Small Business Lending Provides Banks and Credit Unions with Expanding Opportunities Post-COVID

New lending programs show small business support and commitment to community Even as COVID support programs for small businesses close ...
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Banking

Purpose-Driven Banking

In this episode, Sean and Gina discuss purpose-driven banking and the intersection of consumer need and banking opportunity. The economic ...
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Banking

Top-5 Examples of Financial Institutions Putting Purpose into Practice

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