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Category >> Talking Credit

Aug 31
2012

O’LEARY’S GALLERY: THE FUNDAMENTAL FLAW IN THE BANK CREDIT EDUCATION PROCESS

Posted by Ed O'Leary in Talking Credit

Too often, banks assume lenders learned essentials somewhere else

Aug 23
2012

DON'T LET ROE ANXIETY WRECK YOUR BUSINESS MODEL

Posted by Ed O'Leary in Talking Credit

Bankers have to find a middle way

Aug 08
2012

WANT TO BE MAKING LOANS IN FIVE YEARS? CHEW THIS OVER NOW

Posted by Ed O'Leary in Talking Credit

Three questions and seven ideas to ponder for your future

Aug 08
2012

O'LEARY'S PEOPLE: IF YOU DON'T HAVE A CHARLIE AT YOUR BANK, YOU NEED ONE

Posted by Ed O'Leary in Talking Credit

Who is your bank's resident voice of experience?
Aug 03
2012

MANAGEMENT SUCCESSION, WRIT LARGE--AND HOW IT MAY REALLY MATTER IN THE END

Posted by Ed O'Leary in Talking Credit

You may move up--but will it be at your original bank?
Jul 27
2012

LENDERS: THE NEXT GENERATION

Posted by Ed O'Leary in Talking Credit

What should they be learning, what should banks be looking for
Jul 19
2012

CREDIT COMMITTEES OR LENDING LADDERS: WHICH IS THE BETTER APPROACH?

Posted by Ed O'Leary in Talking Credit

In part, the answer hinges on what you think you're trying to accomplish

Jul 13
2012

WHAT REPUTATION RISK REALLY MEANS

Posted by Ed O'Leary in Talking Credit

Part 7 of a series: Community banks must work to rebuild reputation

Jul 05
2012

INDEPENDENCE AND THE INDEPENDENT BANK

Posted by Ed O'Leary in Talking Credit

Part 6 of a series: What independence means to our markets

Jun 29
2012

LET'S CHART A COURSE FORWARD

Posted by Ed O'Leary in Talking Credit

Part 5: Sometimes our rhetoric gets stuck in the past