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6 Commercial Lending Plays for Banks and Credit Unions That Deliver Long-Term Stability

6 Commercial Lending Plays for Banks and Credit Unions That Deliver Long-Term Stability

As we approach 2026, the commercial lending landscape remains in flux. Interest rates remain elevated, borrower behaviors are shifting, and institutions face continued pressure to modernize legacy processes. For banks and credit unions, the environment also brings heightened regulatory scrutiny, especially around portfolio concentrations, and increased competition for high-quality credit.  Yet opportunity remains for lenders...

October 8, 2025
Conference

Lending Council Conference 2025, Anaheim, CA

Schedule an exclusive session with our team. Let’s map out what faster closings could look like for you. Book Today Join us in Anaheim for the premier credit union lending event of the year! The Lending Council Conference brings together credit union leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the future of lending in a dynamic...

October 7, 2025
Conference
NPLA Scottsdale

Panel Recap from the 2025 NPLA Conference in Scottsdale

“Defaults and Housing Trends: Data-Driven Risk Spotting” I recently had the pleasure of speaking on the Defaults and Housing Trends panel at the final NPLA Conference of 2025 in Scottsdale. It was a great opportunity to join other leaders in the private lending industry and take a deeper look at a timely and important issue:...

October 3, 2025
Commercial Lending

Infographic: Commercial Lenders’ Budget Blind Spots

The Costly Blind Spots in Your Lending Budget In commercial lending, hidden budget blind spots quietly drain resources and limit growth. By clinging to a “play it safe” approach to automation, lenders unintentionally absorb inefficiencies instead of reallocating dollars toward savings, scalability, and long-term profitability. The question is: How much growth are these blind spots...

September 30, 2025
Guide
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The FI Leader’s Annual Commercial Lending Budget Scorecard

Spot budget gaps and future-proof your profitability. Use this scorecard alongside the Budget Playbook, Volume 2 to evaluate where your dollars are working, and where they’re not, so you can future‑proof profitability. The FI Leader’s Annual Commercial Lending Budget Scorecard Adapted from insights by Adam Craig, CEO at GoDocs This scorecard helps you evaluate how...

September 30, 2025
Banks
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
Budget Blind Spots

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

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