How Banks & Credit Unions Can Regain Ground Lost to Fintech Lenders
Fintechs have grabbed big market share in both consumer and business lending. A two-pronged approach can help traditional lenders
Loan Growth
Articles about loan growth strategies and how banks grow lending portfolios, including mortgages, home loans, auto loans that generate interest income.
5 Ways Banks & Credit Unions Can Digitally Transform Loan Origination
Despite the impact of fintech competition, the lending business for many community financial institutions remains way too slow and complex.
Trend Watch: Young Adults Racking Up Massive Consumer Debt
Gen Z is building credit card, auto, and personal loan balances at potentially worrisome rates. Banks and credit unions must monitor
Scheduling App Powers Strong New Loan Stats For Credit Union
Installed to bring order to branch chaos, scheduling software surprised one institution by being a new account driver and source of
POS Financing Is Both Threat and Opportunity in Retail Banking
Consumers, merchants, lenders, and fintechs all have a stake in rapidly evolving return to an older way of
Most Bank & Credit Union Digital Lending Efforts Come Up Short
While more financial institutions are offering digital lending functionality, their applications are neither fast nor easy to
Three Major Retail Banking Trends Financial Marketers Must Watch
Closer looks at deposit, loan and branching patterns reveal strategic consumer banking considerations banks and credit unions should
Financial Marketers Must Now Embrace ‘Always On’ Sales Mode
Tightly targeted messaging and continual promotion are essential for financial brands that seek growth in increasingly 'noisy'
How Home Equity Lenders Must Beat Back Online Threats
The home equity market is being squeezed by faster fintech alternatives and rate increases. How can traditional lenders fight
Auto Lending Trends in an Uber World
Thanks to Uber and other socio-economic shifts, the auto loan market is getting a lot harder. Here's what financial marketers need to
Traditional Lenders Losing More Ground As Fintech Loan Share Surges
When consumers can access credit with a simple app and a tap, banks and credit unions find themselves battling online lenders full
Six Major Trends in Lending for Financial Marketers in 2019
With an upbeat consumer credit forecast, more lenders will be exploring new marketing strategies, new products, and new
SunTrust’s Omnichannel Digital Home Loan Fixes Mortgage Application Woes
Using the bank's new paperless SmartGUIDE process, applicants can complete an application in 30 to 40 minutes, cutting the time it typically takes in
U.S. Bank Jumping Into Digital Lending With New Platform
The bank's innovative digital lending solution increases pressure on both fintechs and traditional institutions in a key battleground
Tips to Help Financial Marketers Grab More Home Equity Lending Business
Here's how community banks and credit unions can generate more home equity lending, along with a gallery of marketing
Why USAA is The Most Beloved Financial Brand on Earth
Research reveals what drives brand loyalty at USAA, and why they consistently rank atop one satisfaction study after
How to Acquire More Checking Accounts in an Amazon World
In the Amazon age, people expect a seamless experience and instant gratification when they are looking to switch their banking
‘Amazon Bank’ Is Already Here, Without a Charter or Regulatory Approval
Nothing can stop Amazon. Not even regulators or geographic borders are slowing down their incursion into the banking
Four Ways to Beat Digital-Only Lenders at Their Own Game
Traditional banking providers can either surrender to online lenders, or they can take the fight back with a combination of new tools and
Have Credit Unions Become The New Community Banks?
With mergers slashing the number of community banks in half, credit unions have stepped in to fill the void. And some are getting very
What to Know Before Adding E-Signatures to Lending Processes
When marketing consumer lending products, you can improve your ROI by constantly seeking new and unique data sources your competition may not have. Here's
How Tech Can Help Community Banks Tap The ‘Buy Local’ Movement
For community-based institutions, the 'buy local' movement can be powerful when combined with advanced digital technologies.