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Loan Origination Fees

Be Watchful for Appraisal Flaws

By K·Coe Editorial | May 8, 2019
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We’ve spoken with several bankers lately that felt their loan grading and related collateral (mostly real estate) appraisal were pretty solid; then they experienced some pretty big “wake-up calls” when examinations pointed out the flaws in their loan analyses, grading, and supporting collateral valuations. Actions to Alleviate Your Risk for …

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Performance Appraisals

Using 360 Performance Appraisals for Productivity and Engagement Gains

By K·Coe Editorial | May 8, 2019
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Banking is certainly at a critical juncture in the evolution of the industry. There are so many tech tools, social media, and innovative practices, but with a need for people drive it all. Are your “people practices” as forward thinking as the new banking app you just rolled out? A …

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Executive Fatigue Has Costly Repercussions for Business

Executive Fatigue Has Costly Repercussions for Business

By K·Coe Editorial | May 3, 2019
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If you’ve ever sent or received a text or an email, then you understand the effects that the perceived tone can have on how the message is received.  The same is true for the content of the things we say.  How you project your tone in and around your business …

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New Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits Make an Attractive Investment

New Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits Make an Attractive Investment

By Pinion Editorial | January 21, 2019
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Established within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the new Opportunity Zone legislation was created to develop economically-distressed communities across the United States by incentivizing long-term investments in these communities with tax benefits. The intention of the Opportunity Zone program overall is to stimulate economic development and job …

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Fuel Price

Don’t Forget: 2019 Standard Mileage Rates Have Changed

By Pinion Editorial | January 16, 2019
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The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2019, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (tax reform). While the IRS states that standard mileage rates can be applied to the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck …

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Tax Reform Prompts Businesses to Rethink Employee Leave Policies

Tax Reform Prompts Businesses to Rethink Employee Leave Policies

By Pinion Editorial | January 15, 2019
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While there tends to be focus on the larger line items resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, there are some lesser-known tax breaks within this tax reform that have created incentives for business owners to reconsider the benefits they extend to employees when they take paid …

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