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Is SBA Loan Performance a Proxy for the Broader Economy?
Many academic papers have been written about SBA guaranteed lending programs. They explore everything from loan failure rates to the impact on the availability of
September 16, 2022

Business
4 Ways Unemployment Affects Financial Institutions
It’s never easy when unemployment rates are high and job creation is at a standstill. While these situations produce high-stress levels for individuals directly impacted
September 2, 2022

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How Banks Navigate Rising Inflation
Do banks win or lose in a high inflation scenario? The answer is more complex than you might think. As inflation reaches a decades-long peak,
August 19, 2022

Business
The SBA Loan Landscape Has Been Reshaped Post Covid-19
For better or worse, the SBA loan landscape was transformed with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Relief programs offered forgivable and low-interest loans to
August 5, 2022