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How do traditional banks evaluate business credit? - by Jeff DeVine

How do traditional banks evaluate business credit? - by Jeff DeVine
By Premier Professionals on Oct 01, 2014 at 09:29 AM in Santa Barbara Professional Service Providers

It is important to note that traditional banks are conservative out of necessity. We get a bad rep for it but here is why.

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How To Bring More Financing To C&I Solar Projects - by Mike McGuire

How To Bring More Financing To C&I Solar Projects - by Mike McGuire
By Premier Professionals on Sep 10, 2014 at 11:59 AM in Santa Barbara Professional Service Providers

The solar industry is growing rapidly, but a vast opportunity for development remains untapped with commercial and industrial (C&I) properties owned by less-than-investment-grade offtakers.

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Santa Barbara Solar Projects - New Sunny Lending Prospects - by Michael McGuire

Santa Barbara Solar Projects - New Sunny Lending Prospects - by Michael McGuire
By Premier Professionals on Jan 06, 2014 at 05:03 PM in Santa Barbara Professional Service Providers

Community banks continue to scramble in this low-interest rate environment to find new opportunities for credit demand that both maintains spread margins as rates rise and provides assurance for long-term credit quality.

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Workers’ Comp Insurance Bureau Recommends Rate Hike - by Donna Eyman

Workers’ Comp Insurance Bureau Recommends Rate Hike - by Donna Eyman
By Premier Professionals on Jan 05, 2010 at 12:03 AM in Santa Barbara Commercial Insurance Brokers

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California, or WCIRB, has recommended a 22.8 percent increase for policies written or renewed after Jan. 1, 2010.

State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner opposes the proposed rate increase, saying that California employers simply can’t afford the increase given the weakness of the economy and the state’s high unemployment rate.

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