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small business loans

Why Small Business Loans Are Poised to Surge Through 2026

The only clear trend at this time is that economic uncertainty is expected to remain a constant for the next several years, thereby setting the stage for a surge in small business loans.   As larger corporations delay growth plans while they wait for the global economy to stabilize and as the labor market continues to...

September 24, 2025
Guide

SBA 7(a) Loan Checklist: From Prequal to Closing

Are you falling behind on SBA requirements? Are you moving slower than your competition? Most lenders spend up to 70% more time on SBA loans than other loan types. That wasted time can mean frustrated borrowers, missed opportunities, and even risk to the SBA guaranty. We created this step-by-step SBA 7(a) checklist to help you...

September 22, 2025
Conference

Western States CREF Conference 2025 Recap

GoDocs is back from Western States CREF! GoDocs is back from the Western States CREF Conference at the Aria in Las Vegas. This annual event brought together hundreds of commercial real estate leaders to connect, share insights, and explore the future of lending. Key Takeaways From the packed sessions (see the full agenda here) to...

September 8, 2025
Conference

NPLA Conference 2025, Scottsdale, AZ

Schedule your 1:1, let’s map out what faster closings could look like for you. Book Today GoDocs is headed to Scottsdale for the NPLA Conference 2025, taking place September 28–30 at the Fairmont Princess Resort Scottsdale. This premier event brings together the top minds in private lending, from brokers and lenders to service providers, for...

September 2, 2025
Commercial Lending

The Three Biggest Budget Blind Spots in Commercial Lending

Why Are Budget Blind Spots Costing You Deals? Following an annual budget is not the same as having a strategy. Many commercial lenders equate the act of budgeting with full financial awareness. In reality, a budget, no matter how detailed, only shows part of the picture. That’s why financial institutions can still misallocate resources despite...

August 28, 2025
Banks

Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders, Volume 2

Commercial lending in 2025 is more competitive, more regulated, and more complex than ever. Financial institutions must do more with less while navigating constant market shifts. If last year was about survival, this year is about strategy—making budget decisions that protect competitiveness, ensure compliance, and close operational gaps before they become lost opportunities. Our Budget...

August 28, 2025
Compliance
Insurance Lenders Preview

Infographic: From Legal Bottlenecks to Compliant Closings for Insurance Lenders

From Outdated Systems to Automated, Compliant Closings Many life insurance company lenders are still operating on legacy platforms originally built for policy administration, not modern lending. These systems are heavily manual, disconnected, and create friction at every stage, from underwriting through closing. The result is inefficiency, workarounds, and competitive disadvantage compared to banks, credit unions,...

August 27, 2025
Compliance

Infographic: Not Just a Platform. GoDocs Is a True Strategic Partner

When Commercial Lending Feels Overwhelming, We’re the Experts in Your Corner In today’s lending environment, compliance is more complex, and more critical, than ever. From regulatory shifts to operational roadblocks, the pressure is constant. This infographic showcases how GoDocs doesn’t just offer a platform. Rather, we show up as a true strategic partner. With real...

August 11, 2025
Commercial Lending
How to Eliminate Double Data Entry Between LOS and Document Systems

How to Eliminate Double Data Entry Between LOS and Document Systems

Toggling between loan origination systems (LOS) and separate document preparation platforms not only slows down your closing process but also introduces risk, frustration, and room for error across your legal, credit, and operations teams. Here’s the good news: It doesn’t have to be this way. With the right integration strategy, lenders can eliminate double data...

August 4, 2025
Conference
western states cref conference 2025

Western States CREF Conference 2025

Book your onsite meeting now—walk away with a plan to cut costs and speed up closings. Book Today GoDocs is headed to Las Vegas for the Western States CREF Conference 2025 From September 3–5, 2025, GoDocs will be at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for CMBA’s Western States CREF Conference—one of the...

August 4, 2025
Commercial Lending
Is Your Insurance Company Still Paying Law Firms to Do What Technology Can Do Better?

Is Your Insurance Company Still Paying Law Firms to Do What Technology Can Do Better?

Your High-Priced Legal Help Is Doing Low-Level Work Many lenders are finding more efficient ways to manage necessary commercial loan scrutiny without compromising compliance. Yet life insurance CRE lenders remain tied to traditional, costly legal processes.  For these lenders, legal oversight, via manual review and expensive external counsel, is essential but increasingly exorbitant. The complexity...

July 31, 2025
Commercial Lending
economic outlook 2025

Monthly Market Minute, July 2025

2025 Midyear Pulse Check: Lending in a Friction Economy The GoDocs’ July Monthly Market Minute podcast is one you won’t want to miss.  We’re halfway through 2025, and the lending landscape is anything but predictable. From stubborn inflation and cooling GDP growth to volatile tariffs and skyrocketing construction costs, there’s no shortage of headwinds. But...

July 29, 2025

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