Commercial lending

Merger expenses cut into profits at People’s United

07/20/17

But the Connecticut company says the efficiencies of its recent acquisition of Suffolk Bancorp will begin to be realized soon.

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East West reports broad loan growth, cautions U.S. on trade policy

07/20/17

The California lender, which specializes in trade finance, reported strong growth in commercial and other lending categories last quarter, and it urged the Trump administration to seek fair trade deals with China.

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People's United to buy national equipment finance business

07/20/17

Leaf Commercial Capital originates about $500 million in loans annually tied to equipment and software purchases.

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Taxi loan book's value cut almost 50% at Signature Bank

07/19/17

The New York commercial lender's move sets the stage for a potential bulk sale of the taxi loans and an exit from the troubled business line.

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Stronger margins, trust income propel M&T

07/19/17

The Buffalo, N.Y., bank also said commercial and consumer lending ticked up, while residential real estate fell during the second quarter.

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PacWest reports higher profits, sale of health-care loans

07/18/17

Loan and fee income rose at the Los Angeles bank, which also jettisoned nearly $160 million of health care cash-flow loans.

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Making Comerica great again: A restructuring success story (so far)

07/18/17

The Dallas company is in the middle of a dramatic turnaround after scaling back on energy loans and slashing expenses. Still, followers of the company seek assurances that the discipline will endure.

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Synovus touts improved returns, efficiency in 2Q results

07/18/17

The Georgia company made more loans and controlled costs. As a result, it had a 1% return on assets and an efficiency ratio below 60%.

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A double-digit reduction in costs at Comerica

07/18/17

A yearlong effort to slash costs boosted profits at the Dallas company.

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Suddenly, bank CEOs' outlook brightens for commercial lending

07/14/17

On the first big day of 2Q results, bankers said their investments in middle-market lending have started paying off. JPMorgan Chase and PNC have added commercial loan officers in new markets across the country.

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