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The resilience of small businesses: Insights for lenders

Abrigo

Businesses' working capital cycles are longer. Bank and credit union leaders can use data to inform small business lending Small businesses are showing resilience. Business credit line utilization is up. bank survey of 1,000 small businesses found strong optimism about the future among owners.

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Small business loan processing: Automate back-office tasks

Abrigo

Manual back-end steps bog down loan approvals Financial institutions can make financial analysis, risk rating, pricing, and other steps for processing small business loans less painful. Back-end processes for small business loan approval in some financial institutions operate in an automation desertand it shows.

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Improve loan decisioning: 5 ways to serve small businesses better

Abrigo

Community financial institutions have the expertise and local ties to support small businesses, but outdated processes and risk-averse approaches often slow down their loan decisioning. Meanwhile, fintech lenders offer fast approvals, attracting small business borrowers despite high interest rates.

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Do I Need Small Business Insurance?

CreditStrong for Business

Most types of small business insurances are optional, but your states laws can require specific types of coverage in some situations. Business insurance isnt always mandatory, but there are situations where youll have to get certain forms of coverage. What Types of Business Insurance Should I Consider?

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How Small Businesses Can Improve Cash Flow with Professional Debt Collection Services

Eastern Credit Management Services

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any small business, but late payments and unpaid invoices can create significant challenges. By outsourcing to a professional collections agency , small businesses can focus on core operations while ensuring overdue payments are pursued efficiently. Here’s how.

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Andrew Erickson Joins TMC Financing to Support Small Businesses in the Inland Empire

TMC Financing

February 2025 TMC Financing, the nations leading SBA 504 lender, is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Erickson, Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer, serving the Inland Empire. The post Andrew Erickson Joins TMC Financing to Support Small Businesses in the Inland Empire appeared first on TMC Financing.

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7 Hidden Costs of Running a Small Business

Due

For most prospective small business owners, many of the costs of running a business are clear from the beginning of the process. Even if the equipment is owned, simply planning around these inevitable issues and subsequent costs puts small business owners in a much better position when it comes to unexpected equipment costs.