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In an era where 43% of US loan officers admit to feeling pressure to compromise standards (ABA 2025 Ethics Survey), the true art of lending isn’t about moving money—it’s about stewarding trust. As a 15-year veteran who’s navigated the 2008 crash and the 2023 banking crisis, here’s what modern relationship banking demands beyond the title of “VP of Commercial Lending.” I. The Alchemy of Modern Lending 1. From “Loan Shark” to Financial Therapist 2. The Double-Edged Sword II. The Five Pillars of Ethical Lending 1. The Self-Preservation Paradox 2. The Risk Tango 3. The Team Dynamic 4. The Social Contract 5. The Client Education Mandate III. Weapons for the Next Decade 1. Tech as a Compass, Not Crutch 2. The...

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