Sales Growth Through Consumer Financing

Sales Growth Through Consumer Financing

Selling direct to end consumers is a solid way to capture margin and reduce the sales pipeline. B2C interactions are also a great way to build community, especially if you operate locally through a brick-and-mortar shop. The success of a B2C business, however, varies...
Recent bank closings: What they mean in today’s lending market.

Recent bank closings: What they mean in today’s lending market.

April saw 2024’s first bank failure when Republic First bank closed on April 26. The bank failed to reach an agreement with The Norcross-Braca Group, which, in September 2023 committed to invest $35 million if the bank submitted its report and scheduled required...
CRE: What’s Hot and What’s Not in 2024

CRE: What’s Hot and What’s Not in 2024

With Q1 behind us and Q2 well underway, it’s time for a check-in with the state of commercial real estate so far this year. While there are some definite national trends, conditions vary from region to region with some regions bucking those trends. Understanding the...
The Challenges of Traditional Banking

The Challenges of Traditional Banking

Rules of exchange have been available since the first peoples began to ascribe value to things and to barter and trade, so it’s no surprise that the financial services industry is steeped in tradition. But today, the world is changing exponentially and it’s not...
Financing Sustainable Upgrades for Your Commercial Property

Financing Sustainable Upgrades for Your Commercial Property

Businesses are always looking for ways to manage costs and retain earnings. Upgrading property is an opportunity to implement project details that accomplish just that. Through sustainable upgrades, businesses realize benefits that go beyond energy savings. The...
How to Get Business Loans When You Need Them Most

How to Get Business Loans When You Need Them Most

The global and national economies have seen major hits in the past few years. We’re still dealing with the fallout from the pandemic, with the potential for new waves of infections looming. More recently, geopolitical events in Ukraine and Russia are playing havoc...