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Apr 13, 2022

Are banks in a prime position for more lending?

Rising interest rates and an influx of stashed cash built up over the pandemic era could have banks more willing to push loans to people and businesses. Consumer prices hit a 40-year high in March, and hints at what April could bring might come in the form of the coming wholesale price numbers. We look into how fledgling shopping centers have pivoted to become medical hubs during the pandemic.

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People walk past the JP Morgan Chase Building on Park Avenue. An influx of deposits during the pandemic have put many banks in position to lend.
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Mall-to-medicine transitions make health care more convenient for suburban patients
by Blake Farmer
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With abundant parking and layouts that are easy to navigate, one-time shopping malls are attractive to some medical facilities looking to expand.
With rising interest rates, and plenty of cash on hand, banks may be looking to lend
by Justin Ho
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Banks are starting to offer “teaser rates” to get consumers in the door.

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David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

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Are banks in a prime position for more lending?

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Mall-to-medicine transitions make health care more convenient for suburban patients

With rising interest rates, and plenty of cash on hand, banks may be looking to lend

The Team