A Bankerless Bank Hub
How one bank developed a creative storefront solution for small businesses’ cashflow needs.
Commercial Lending
Podcast: Jill Castilla on Creating a Bankerless ‘Bank Hub’ for Small Businesses
Jill Castilla's bank, Citizens Bank of Edmond in Oklahoma, has a one-branch strategy — but lots of big ideas for...
Small Business Owners’ Optimism Nearing Pre-Recession Highs
The Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index survey -- a measure of small business owners’ perceptions of their operating environments --...
ABA Supports Appraisal Qualifications Board Proposal to Address Appraiser Shortage
In a comment letter to the Appraisal Qualifications Board today, the American Bankers Association offered its support for a proposal...
Newsbytes Podcast: Banking on the Last Frontier
Did you ever wonder what it's like to be a banker on the Last Frontier? On the latest episode of...
FDIC Report Shows Few ‘High-Risk’ Banks; Notes Concentration Concerns
Only about one in 10 banks can be considered at “high” credit risk, according to the FDIC’s most recent credit...
Bipartisan Group Introduces SBA 7(a) Reform Bill
The Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate committees on small business today introduced an ABA-supported bill that...
Three Big Trends in Digital Lending
...and how to get in on them.
Justice Department Revokes Obama-Era Guidance on Marijuana Enforcement
The Justice Department has revoked prior guidance on enforcement of federal marijuana laws in states where the drug has been...
Fed Survey: Small Banks Vital Source of Credit for Rural Businesses
Small businesses located in rural areas are more likely to apply to a small financial institution for credit, according to...
