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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16% of women-owned small businesses that receive conventional business loans
Bank on Women

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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Bank on Women

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
Bank Branches

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

Economic and Consumer Indicators Point to Spring Rebound

Banking prepares for resurgence of consumer demand for lending, spending and retail traffic As Americans emerge from our long COVID …

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Banking

Increasing Investments: Serving the Underbanked

How banking for good is rebuilding trust and expanding options for underbanked communities  According to data gathered by the Federal …

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Banking

Banking for Good: FIs Invest In Diversity

Banks making investments in institutions and initiatives with an eye on diversity, including small business lending for women, black and …

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