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When States Step In: The Regulatory Ripple Effect in Commercial Lending

In his recent article, “CFPB Will Rewrite Small-Business Lending Rule”, Ebrima Sanneh of American Banker sheds light on the uncertain future of the proposed small business lending rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The article also discussed the growing likelihood that state governments will take the reins as federal enforcement wanes. This shift...

May 27, 2025
Commercial Lending

How Anchor Loans Slashed Document Prep Time with GoDocs

GoDocs Releases Case Study Detailing Partnership Success with Anchor Loans in the Private Lending Market To sustain its rapid growth while maintaining accuracy and efficiency, Anchor Loans needed a modern, scalable document automation solution. By integrating GoDocs into its lending process, Anchor Loans has redefined efficiency in loan document preparation. The combination of automation, compliance...

May 20, 2025
Banks
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Infographic: The Cost of Inaction as a Commercial Lender

Using Legacy Legal Document Systems Is Risky This snapshot highlights some of the most significant risks to lender profitability and scalability that result from relying on error-prone, highly manual legacy processes, rather than investing in compliant software that enables accurate and agile responses to borrowers. Get More in Depth Guide: Commercial Lenders, Playing It Safe...

May 19, 2025
Banks
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eBook: Caution Isn’t a Strategy, How Playing It Safe Puts You Behind

Outdated Technology Is Holding Commercial Lenders Back In Caution Isn’t a Strategy, discover why legacy systems in commercial lending are no longer safe—and may be your biggest risk. This eBook explores common challenges with outdated technology, the urgency to modernize, and what to look for in a technology partner. Download the eBook Get More in...

May 12, 2025
Banks
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What Lenders Need to Know About Recent Compliance Shifts in Hawaii and MERS

Commercial lending is complex enough without getting tripped up by last-minute compliance issues. When state laws shift, title companies evolve their requirements, or third-party platforms like MERS update their policies, the burden of staying compliant falls squarely on the lender—and any delay can cost days, dollars, or even the deal. At GoDocs, we monitor these...

May 9, 2025
Banks
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Multifamily Lending Outlook 2025: Cautious Optimism in a Shifting Economic Landscape

The multifamily real estate sector has been a stable and growing sector of real estate investment for over a decade. Despite the recent domestic and global economic turmoil investors are facing coming out of Q1 of this year, 2025 is shaping up to continue that trend, albeit with a more complex set of challenges and...

May 8, 2025
Banks
economic outlook 2025

Monthly Market Minute, May 2025

Resilience and Risk in 2025 – Commercial Lending at a Crossroads GoDocs’ Monthly Marketing Minute digs into the trends impacting lending in 2025. The economy is shifting, and so is commercial lending. In the latest episode of GoDocs’ Monthly Market Minute, GoDocs’ Chief Legal Officer, Brenda Gordon, joins Senior VP of Business & Strategy Ren...

May 7, 2025
Commercial Lending
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The Right Tool for the Job: Understanding the Key Differences Between Residential and Commercial Loans

When it comes to borrowing money for business purposes, it’s crucial to understand that residential and commercial loans are not interchangeable. Each serves a distinct purpose and operates with its own set of rules, protections, and expectations. Using the wrong type of loan can lead to significant complications and unnecessary risks. Let’s explore the key...

May 2, 2025
Commercial Lending
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The Strategic Advantage: Adopting a Commercial-Focused DocGen Platform

In the world of commercial lending, precision and customization aren’t just “nice to have”—they’re business-critical. Yet, as previously discussed, many lenders attempt to retrofit document generation systems built for residential loans for complex commercial transactions. This isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a strategic misstep. The smarter, safer, and more cost-effective approach is to adopt a document generation...

April 29, 2025
Commercial Lending
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The High Cost of the Wrong Tool: Why Residential Loan Docs Don’t Work for Commercial Lending

In our last post, The Right Tool for the Job, we explored the fundamental differences between residential and commercial loans. Now, let’s take that a step further and discuss a common—and potentially costly—mistake: attempting to use an automated document generation tool designed for residential loans to process commercial loan transactions. While repurposing a familiar residential...

April 28, 2025
Banks
commercial loan document automation

The Hidden Risks of Sticking to the Status Quo in Legal Documentation

Fear of Change in Legal Document Generation Systems Leaders at financial institutions often tell me, “Our current document generation system isn’t perfect, but it’s familiar and gets the job done. The idea of switching vendors or onboarding something new feels overwhelming, so why risk the disruption?” This perspective is understandable. Change brings uncertainty, and with...

April 22, 2025
Banks
small business loans

Why Small Business Loans Are Poised to Surge in 2025 and 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...

April 21, 2025

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