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What's Attracting Small Businesses to Small-Dollar SBA Loans?

Lenders are seeing an increase in small-dollar loans as demand from small business customers surges due to new SBA 7(a) program reforms and higher interest rates.
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Michael Benedict: The Resilience of Agency MBS in a Shifting Financial Landscape

Agency mortgage-backed securities rise above the rest in this relative value update.
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Alan Keller: What's at Stake for Community Banks in Current Tax Legislation

Facing its expiration date at the end of 2025, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is at a crossroads.
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

CFG Bank Uplifts Baltimore's Resilience Following Local Tragedy

From donations to innovative money market accounts, CFG Bank is supporting Baltimore as it rebuilds and recovers from the 2024 Key Bridge collapse.
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Powering Potential: ICBA Welcomes Peter Nelson

In February 2025, ICBA welcomed Peter Nelson as senior EVP of member engagement. As a long-time community banker, Nelson brings with him a history of robust involvement with ICBA. Here’s a look at what he brings to the table in his new position and a peek at his goals for 2025 and beyond.
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

What Every Community Bank Needs to Fight Fraud

When it comes to fraud, everything old is new again—and then some. Fraudsters not only stick with the tried and true but also find ever-more-dubious ways to trick people into giving up their hard-earned dollars. Keeping a keen eye for the warning signs of fraud, community banks can take back power.
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

Charles Potts: Turning Strategy Into Success With the Right Tech

May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Unlocking Strategic Advantages with ECM Technology

SPONSORED | Enterprise content management (ECM) technology is often thought of as a back-office system for avoiding information loss and supporting document retention. While those goals are important, selecting the right ECM solution for your financial institution can unlock strategic advantages, too.
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Payments 

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