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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
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
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
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
Commercial Lending
Insurers ebook

eBook: Insurance Lenders are Falling Behind, Here’s How to Catch Up

This free eBook breaks down the challenges insurance lenders face in commercial mortgage documentation — and how automation can help close the gap. Download eBook × Why Legacy Lending Workflows Are Costing You More Than You Think Despite managing over $600 billion in CRE loans, many insurance lenders still rely on manual legal processes that...

July 28, 2025
Commercial Lending
4 Painful Truths of CRE Lending for Life Insurance Lenders

4 Painful Truths of CRE Lending for Life Insurance Lenders

The Operational Friction Every Insurance Lender Knows Too Well Insurance companies have long played a significant role in commercial real estate (CRE) lending, often providing large, customized loans with long-term horizons. But as the lending landscape evolves, so do the challenges faced by the lenders themselves.  Rising capital charges and slower refinancing windows are putting...

July 22, 2025
Commercial Lending
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The Dangerous Illusion of AI-Generated Loan Documents

There’s no question that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we work in commercial lending. From underwriting automation to portfolio analysis, AI-powered tools promise faster decisions, improved efficiency, and streamlined operations. For financial institutions constantly racing to close loans while managing risk, that’s an attractive value proposition.  But let’s draw a clear line: when...

July 8, 2025
Banks
How Lenders Can Prepare for the Downcycle

Resilience Is Built in the Quiet Before the Storm: How Lenders Can Prepare for the Downcycle

When the market softens, lenders who come out on top are not the ones who react fastest. They are the ones who are already doing the work.  I saw it firsthand during the Great Recession. While big national players struggled to regain their footing, one smaller regional lender stood out. Why? They were disciplined. They...

July 7, 2025
Banks

How Banks and Credit Unions Can Prepare for the Coming SBA Loan Surge

Small business lending is poised for an upswing. With renewed federal backing, shifting economic conditions, and a surge in entrepreneurial activity, SBA loans, especially 7(a) and 504, are expected to see substantial growth in the coming year.  For banks and credit unions, this isn’t just a seasonal bump. It’s a rare opportunity to capture market...

July 1, 2025
Banks

When Others Shelter, It’s Your Time to Lead

In Uncertain Times, Precision and Intentional Action Set Top Lenders Apart When the market feels uncertain, many commercial lenders instinctively pull back. They pause loan approvals, tighten underwriting, and wait for clearer signals as to where the market is headed. It’s a natural reaction, especially when billions of dollars in commercial mortgages are coming due...

July 1, 2025

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