September 12, 2024

There has been a recent uptick in ATM attacks across the United States, particularly in multiple western states. In many of these attacks, criminals have utilized never-before-seen ATM skimming devices and new methods.

There are many advantages to the SBA 504 loan program that can provide you with a competitive advantage and provide the best financing for your small business client. The SBA 504 loan program combines financing from a bank or other financial institution with financing from the SBA to allow for up to 90% financing on commercial real estate. The real estate must be 51% or more occupied by a small business operating company that is the borrower or guarantor on the loan.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve always looked forward to the early days of autumn. I’m of a certain vintage that remembers when September and October ushered in a break from summer heat (which seems to be later in the calendar these days), and there was a certain excitement around the back-to-school activities. Football fans eagerly await gridiron season, which is now in full swing, and baseball playoffs make their return.

When I first got involved with ICBA’s ThinkTECH Accelerator, I must admit that I believed fintechs were scary. However, what I learned is that “fintech” is a buzzword. Fintech companies are not necessarily different from other solution providers. The “fintech” title serves as a way to designate an innovative company. And don’t we all want modern partners for our banks?

As part of our ongoing series, we spotlight one of our associate members in each issue of the magazine. In this issue, we are getting to know Karen Witt of our long-time associate member, Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie.

CBC Preferred Providers are selected by bankers just like you, so give them special consideration when considering their proposals for your bank! To learn more about ICBC’s Preferred Providers, contact the ICBC at (303) 832-2000. Please note: ICBC endorses the listed companies but not all products offered by the company.

Flexibility: It’s one of the characteristics that sets our community banks apart, enabling us to meet the needs of distinct communities in unique ways.