Small Business Lending
Small business lending is a top priority for CBA’s member banks. CBA strongly believes small businesses are the lifeblood of the U.S. economy and we remain committed to improving the small business lending environment and process through pro-business legislation and regulation. Collectively, CBA’s member banks have over $200 billion in small business loans on their books, and remain committed to exploring innovative ways to address the needs of lenders and borrowers alike.
December 12, 2019 - 2:00PMPast
October 1, 2019CBA, SBFE Release Small Business Lending Trends Report New report to be released quarterly, examines key credit performance metrics WASHINGTON – The Consumer Bankers Association and Small Business Financial Exchange today released the inaugural Small Business Lending Trends report. The report, to be released each quarter, examines key credit information for America’s small businesses, including...
April 2, 2019Woodforest National Bank Wins CBA’s 2019 Joe Belew Award WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) today presented the ninth annual Joe Belew Award to Woodforest National Bank for its Woodforest Foundry program. The 2019 Joe Belew Award was presented to the CBA member-bank applicant with the most innovative and impactful small business initiatives, highlighting its “Currency of...
March 6, 2019 - 2:00PMPast
February 1, 2019U.S. Bank hosted CBA OnSite Education: MarketSim , led by Paul Leventhal in San Ramon, CA. This 3-day session leverages a simulation to deepen understanding of the risk/reward trade-offs in developing retail strategy, integrating customer segmentation, product offerings, pricing, delivery channels, marketing and branding. Interested in bringing an OnSite program to your bank? Learn more about...
January 25, 2019This week I visited great CBA member Bank of Hawaii in Honolulu, HI where I met with President & CEO Peter Ho, a number of Managing Committee Members in addition to CBA Standing Committee Members. It was a great opportunity to hear first-hand their successes and challenges, and discuss hot button issues in the retail banking industry from how other CBA members are handling the Government...
January 23, 2019The shutdown is keeping the agency from approving about 300 loans per day, according to CBA President Richard Hunt.Pages
CBA Letter to House Small Business Committee re SBA 7(a) Budget Proposal