MBFS Quick Hits feat. Todd Stauffer: Market Strategies For A Competitive Edge
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Are you looking to boost your credit union’s loan portfolio? Want to stay ahead in the competitive world of financial services? In this episode of Credit Union Conversations, host Mark Ritter, CEO of MBFS, sits down with Todd Stauffer, our seasoned Relationship Manager in Western Pennsylvania, to share insights on succeeding in commercial banking. From navigating market trends to leveraging speed to market for a competitive edge, Todd reveals strategies to help credit unions thrive. Tune in to learn how to adapt to changing interest rates and build lasting client relationships!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- (00:00) Intro: Meet Todd Stauffer
- (02:17) Advice for young professionals emphasizing hard work for growth in banking and financial services
- (06:11) Borrowers are adapting to higher interest rates, reflecting changes in credit union lending
- (06:55) Varying rate expectations across markets, important for competitive lending in credit unions
- (07:15) Investors accepting lower loan-to-value ratios, relevant to commercial real estate lending
- (09:16) Speed to market as a competitive edge for credit unions against big banks
- (13:17) Maintaining high pull-through rates in loan applications, critical for credit unions
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Hard work and discipline are critical for achieving long-term success in financial services and commercial banking, requiring professionals to stay resilient, adapt to setbacks, and consistently execute well-thought-out plans to thrive in dynamic market trends.
- Credit unions secure a competitive edge through rapid speed to market and transparent communication, setting them apart from larger banks by offering tailored lending solutions and fostering trust in client relationships.
- Borrowers are demonstrating adaptability to higher interest rates and investors are accepting lower loan-to-value ratios, showcasing resilience in commercial real estate markets, which enables credit unions to support robust lending opportunities despite economic shifts.
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KEYWORDS: Credit Union, Financial Services, Todd Stauffer, Mark Ritter, MBFS, Commercial Banking, Loan Portfolio, Western Pennsylvania, Borrower Adaptation, Interest Rates, Real Estate, Speed To Market, Competitive Edge, Client Relationships, Market Trends, Career Guidance, Credit Union, changes in credit union lending
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