Mike Menzies

Interview with Mike Menzies

Mike is our resident independent banker. He joins Jim often to talk about how to have the maximum opportunity to be successful with your banking relationship. Jim asks Mike about the future of independent banks in light of all the consolidation in the financial industry. They also talk about how technology and the new economy will affect banking and the way we do business with them. The guys also talk about how to work with your banker when you are having a problem meeting your obligations to them. They also discuss how your bank can help you grow your business.

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Community banks are under regulatory duress today. Mike Menzies joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how community banks are facing unfair regulatory burdens and what small business owners can do to support them.
When will small businesses start borrowing money for growth? Mike Menzies joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why loan demand is going to be down in 2014 for the sixth year in a row.
How will Janet Yellen treat Main Street? Mike Menzies joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how favorable Fed Chairman Yellen will be toward Main Street's small businesses and community banks.
Interest rates cannot stay down forever. Mike Menzies joins Jim Blasingame to report on the fact that the Fed cannot keep interest rates low forever, and that sooner than later, they will rise.
Reforms against mortgage security malfeasance is hurting Main Street. Mike Menzies joins Jim Blasingame to report on how policies designed to punish producers of mortgage-backed securities is hurting Main Street lenders and homeowners.