Top Trends in Commercial Lending: A Look at the Future

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    Top Trends in Commercial Lending: A Look at the Future

    Commercial lending is a fundamental part of the financial services sector, fueling business growth and economic development. The field is currently experiencing significant transformation, driven both by technology and changing market dynamics.

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    Boosting Efficiency: The Power of SBA Loan Software for Lenders

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    Boost Efficiency: The Power of SBA Loan Software for Lenders

    SBA loan software is an important tool for modern banking and financial services. These platforms streamline the lending process for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, with support for various SBA loan products such as 7(a) loans, microloans, and express loans. Most kinds of SBA loan software are adaptable to different loan types and can update swiftly in response to changes in SBA loan programs.

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    The 10 Most Common Reasons for SBA Guaranty Denials

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    The 10 Most Common Reasons for SBA Guaranty Denials

    The Small Business Administration (SBA) lending program is an important resource for your financial institution because of its ability to distribute capital to small businesses and community members at favorable terms. In the 2023 fiscal year alone, the SBA delivered $52 billion in capital to businesses in the United States.

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    SBA Form 1919: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Borrower Information Safe

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    SBA Form 1919: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Borrower Information Safe

    In 2023 alone, the Small Business Administration (SBA) approved over 57,000 loans totaling over $27 billion for small businesses. For small businesses, 7(a) loans can be a lifeline through uncertain economic times, and SBA Form 1919 is the gateway to 7(a) loans.

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    SBA 504 Loan Application: Everything You Need to Know

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    SBA 504 Loan Application: Everything You Need to Know

    The Small Business Administration (SBA) assists small business owners throughout the development process. One of the most valuable services the SBA provides is financing for business expansion and asset procurement.

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    The SBA's Decision on Delinquent PPP Loans: What You Need to Know

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    The SBA's Decision on Delinquent PPP Loans: What You Need to Know

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a total of 11.5 million loans to businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP. The stated purpose of these loans was to allow employers to continue meeting their payroll expenses, but many businesses courted controversy by laying off staff and using the funds to buy cars, boats, and mansions instead.

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    6 Tools that Improve Loan Officer Efficiency

    Loan officers play a critical function in financial services, acting as a conduit between lending institutions and potential borrowers. Their primary role includes evaluating, authorizing, or recommending approval of loan applications for individuals and businesses.

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    The Ultimate Guide to Brokering Successful SBA Transactions

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    The Ultimate Guide to Brokering Successful SBA Transactions

    In financial services, brokers in Small Business Administration (SBA) transactions help thousands of small businesses obtain the funds they need to survive and thrive. SBA loans provide a vital source of financing for small business owners across the United States, enabling them to start, grow, and sustain their operations. In the fiscal year 2023, over 57,362 SBA 7(a) loans were approved — with an average loan size of $479,685 — amounting to a total of $27.5 billion.

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    The Importance of Know Your Customer (KYC) Requirements in Commercial Lending

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    The Importance of Know Your Customer (KYC) Requirements in Commercial Lending

    Following steep declines in 2020 and 2021, commercial lending is back on the rise, with total lending volume in the U.S. having recouped two-thirds of losses incurred after May 2020. Commercial lending encompasses various loan products designed to meet the needs of businesses. Among these, government guarantee lending programs like the Small Business Administration (SBA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) loans stand out for their unique requirements and benefits. An important...

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    3 Steps You Must Take If You're Still Collecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Over Email

    Data breaches involving clients’ personally identifiable information (PII) are on the rise for the third consecutive year. According to the IBM report - Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023, the average cost of a data breach in 2023 was USD 4.45 million. That's a 15% increase compared to the previous three years. Among breach vectors, email remains particularly problematic, with 3/4 of companies have experienced an increase in email-based threats.

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    Blog image - 4 ways to accelerate your document collection process

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    4 Ways to Accelerate Your Document Collection Process

    In industries subject to information security regulations, such as finance, healthcare and education, transferring sensitive documents and personally identifiable information (PII) between clients and organizations is often both a time-sensitive and a time-consuming process.

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    FileInvite CEO James Sampson accepts the

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    FileInvite Wins 2022 “High Growth Exporter of the Year to the USA” Award

    DENVER, Colo.— Last month at the AmCham – DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards Gala in Auckland, New Zealand, FileInvite won the 2022 “High Growth Exporter of the Year to the USA” award.

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