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2021 Abrigo Business Lending Process Survey Results

May 03, 2021 | News  

ICBA’s best-performing community banks of 2020

Independent Banker’s annual listing of America’s best-performing community banks shows that nimble thinking and an adherence to good old-fashioned customer service can bring success, whatever the circumstances.
May 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

A community bank guide to cloud migration

Many community banks are moving their software, hardware and even core systems to the cloud in search of more flexible, scalable and affordable services. Community banks and vendors say a migration requires proper planning to give your cloud its silver lining.
May 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Charles Potts: Innovation drives performance

With the advent of new, innovative solutions ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to automated governance and digital onboarding, community banks have many opportunities to eliminate or reduce inefficient manual processes and replace them with innovative technologies to enhance performance.
May 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Jim Reber: Cash flow or no?

Prepayments on MBS can be a DIY proposition.
May 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

How your bank can build its construction loan portfolio

The pandemic significantly changed the landscape for construction lending, but with the possibility of economic recovery on the way, there are opportunities to grow your community bank’s construction portfolio.
May 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Lindsay LaNore: Making effective meetings

Meetings are a great opportunity to reinforce a team’s collective identity and establish a leader’s personal presence. They also offer participants a chance to find their voices. When organized and executed effectively, they are an invaluable resource.
May 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

Rebeca Romero Rainey: Lead with purpose

Our approach to service is not about checking something off the list for today. It’s about making incremental positive change over time.
May 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

Robert Fisher: Creating strong culture

In today’s marketplace, we can’t be afraid to experiment and fail. Let’s embrace some out-of-the-box, entrepreneurial thinking to attack our problem areas.
May 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

Mark Scanlan: Fighting for ag and rural tax relief

ICBA is pushing for the Enhancing Credit Opportunities in Rural America Act, legislation that would help rural borrowers and level the playing field against unfair competition.
May 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Advocacy Lending 

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