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Outdated Technology Is Holding Commercial Lenders Back In Caution Isn’t a Strategy, discover why legacy systems in commercial lending are no longer safe—and may be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 This eBook explores common challenges with outdated technology, the urgency to modernize, and what to look for in a technology partner.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

Your Questions About AI in Commercial Lending – Answered

Tucker Wade, Senior Director of Legal and Compliance at GoDocs, Answers What to Know, Ask, and Watch Out For Tucker Wade sees the promises and the pitfalls of AI, or artificial intelligence. In this Q&A, we explore his thoughts on the risks and the inherent balance needed as AI continues to evolve, guiding commercial lenders...

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
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
Banks
economic outlook 2025

Monthly Market Minute, April 2025

In our March market outlook, GoDocs' Ren R Hayhurst and Keith Mayer break down the impact of tariffs, inflation, and rising Treasury yields.

April 16, 2025
Banks
State-level commercial lending regulations

States Step In: The (Possible and Scary) New Reality for Commercial Lending Regulations

As the federal government pulls back on staffing key regulatory agencies and deemphasizes the enforcement of various regulations in the commercial lending space, state legislatures have slowly started stepping in to fill this void. For lenders, this shift creates both challenges and opportunities, as a growing patchwork of state-level rules likely will reshape the regulatory...

April 14, 2025
Banks
sba loans

Why Banks and Credit Unions Should Increase Small Business Loan Volume

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, driving innovation, job creation, and local prosperity. For banks and credit unions, increasing the volume of small business loans isn’t just about supporting economic growth, it’s a strategic move that enhances financial stability and customer relationships. Here’s why your institution should actively seek ways to expand its...

April 10, 2025
Banks
commercial loan closing

Modernizing Commercial Loan Closings

How GoDocs Empowers Banks & Credit Unions The Challenge: Staying with the ‘Safe’ Choice is Actually a Risky Proposition Many banks and credit unions continue to rely on outdated loan closing systems because they seem like the safe, familiar option. However, in today’s fast-moving commercial lending environment, sticking with an inefficient system is a risk...

April 7, 2025
Banks
commercial lenders guide

Guide: Commercial Lenders, Playing It Safe Is the Real Risk

Why Legacy Lending Workflows Are Costing You More Than You Think Legacy systems and manual workflows might feel familiar, but they come with growing risks—compliance gaps, costly delays, and lost opportunities. This guide breaks down why clinging to traditional processes is no longer sustainable and how automation can help lenders regain control, improve efficiency, and...

April 4, 2025

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