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  • What Your Exception Reports Are Really Telling You About Commercial Lending Performance

    SPONSORED | Exception reports do more than support compliance. They can uncover workflow bottlenecks, staffing challenges, technology gaps, and hidden operational risks. Learn how community banks are using exception data as operational intelligence to improve efficiency, strengthen oversight, and enhance commercial lending performance.

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    First Liberty Bank is Digging Deep Into Energy Lending

    With tailored solutions and long-term partnerships, First Liberty Bank’s energy lending program is fostering growth for businesses, communities and the bank itself.

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  • Ozark Bank Offers Custom Solutions for Nonprofit Partners

    From lease-purchase solutions to crisis support, Ozark Bank shows how tailored financial services help local nonprofits and municipalities thrive.

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    How to Balance Collections With Compassion for Customers

    Community banks face the delicate task of collecting past-due loans while maintaining a compassionate approach, There are ways to be successful at both, experts say.

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    What's the Secret to Becoming an Exceptional Lender?

    Whether it’s loans for individuals or businesses, community banks’ lending activities keep America running. These high-performing community bank lenders, representing a diverse range of communities and specialties, tell us how they use innovation and relationship-based banking to support their customers’ dreams.

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    Why Face-to-Face Lending Still Matters

    Many people want face-to-face interaction when they’re on the cusp of a major financial decision. Community banks must offer both technology and in-person service to deliver a superior lending experience.

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    Community Banks Propel Multi-Family Home Growth

    During a housing shortage, community banks are using their agility, relationships and market insight to support apartment developments when larger lenders fall short.

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Bell Bank credits its accelerated growth to specialty financing. From left: Keith Crep and Todd Lee of Bell Bank, Peter Ahn of Hemisphere Investments, Paul Flood of Bell Bank, and John Reily, president and CEO of Bear Paddle Swim School, a Bell Bank client. | Photo by Becca Dilley

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