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9 ways to manage credit risk

Effects of the pandemic and other factors creating unpredictability have changed how community banks approach their credit and lending operations. These experts share nine tips and credit risk best practices to offer stability in an ever-changing market.
July 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

Introducing the 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator finalists

The 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator spotlighted some of the hottest, most innovative fintech providers. We asked each of this year’s cohort to weigh in on how community banks can harness some of today’s most exciting technologies and solutions to bolster business and enhance their customers’ experiences.
July 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

4 Ways to Find International Business Customers

SPONSORED | 14% of small businesses plan on expanding internationally within 3Ys — this means more opportunities to acquire new customers. PCBB's insights paper, Strategies to Attract New International Business Customers, identifies ways to find those customers, plus tips to win their business.
July 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Can staying vigilant prevent fraud?

Though fraudulent activity and erroneous transactions are inevitable in this day and age, community banks don’t have to surrender to these ever-evolving threats—in fact, staying vigilant to consumer guidelines and establishing their own security safeguards mean that banks can stay ahead of the game.
July 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Compliance Payments 

Ensure your community bank is inclusive

July 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

5 ways to shake up your lending strategy

A new approach to loan protocols is just one way for community banks to grow in new and different directions. Assessing best practices, rates, marketing efforts and more can position loan producers for future success in unpredictable market conditions.
July 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Lending 

How community banks can help young homebuyers

As house prices skyrocket, student loan debt grows and wages stagnate, many Gen Zers and millennials are watching their homebuying dreams move out of reach. But there are ways community banks can help mortgage-seekers get on the property ladder.
July 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Who were ICBA's Top Lenders of 2022?

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Here, we highlight some of last year’s most successful loan producers in the areas of agriculture, commercial and consumer/mortgage lending.
July 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Lending 

The DIY banking services customers expect

Prompted by the pandemic, DIY banking services have grown at an increasingly quick rate. And as consumers—especially Gen Z and millennials—continue calling for more mobile options, community banks are stepping forward with new innovations and new tech partnerships.
July 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Preventing Synthetic Identity Fraud

SPONSORED | How regional institutions can originate more accounts while building defenses for digital channels.
July 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

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