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RSM’s exclusive MMBI survey reveals how the Main Street Lending Program can be improved

Aug. 19, 2020 by Brandon Koeser

Growing uncertainty surrounding another round of fiscal aid in Washington has reignited concerns about the Main Street Lending Program and whether it can help small and midsize organizations find bridge financing as the COVID-19 crisis continues. The program remains woefully undersubscribed. Through August 19, banks participating in the MSLP have ... READ MORE >

As demand for commercial loans rises, so do underwriting standards

May. 18, 2020 by Brandon Koeser

The growing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic has created a surge in demand for financing from commercial firms, according to the latest Federal Reserve Senior Loan Officer Survey and to proprietary research recently released by RSM. The Fed's survey showed that demand for loans from large and medium-size firms, as well as small firms, ... READ MORE >

Jobs report clunker puts June rate cut on the table

Jun. 7, 2019 by Joseph Brusuelas

An interest rate cut at the June 19 Federal Reserve meeting is now on the table as firms pulled back significantly on hiring in May. The weak hiring report is likely due to the uncertainty tax linked to trade policy out of the White House that has been placed on the economy. While topline hiring showed a net gain of 75,000 jobs, there was noticeable ... READ MORE >

Cyberthreats for middle market companies are increasing–RSM MMBI Survey

Mar. 25, 2019 by Deborah Cohen

Unauthorized users will attempt to access proprietary data at more than half of the middle market businesses polled by the proprietary RSM US Middle Market Business Index survey in the first quarter—up significantly from 47 percent in 2018—illustrating that companies continue to battle the moving target of cyberthreats afflicting organizations of all ... READ MORE >

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