The Silverline Blog
Industry insights, Salesforce news, and more
Industry insights, Salesforce news, and more
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During the pandemic, banks were like the Oprah of loans. Instead of you get a car, it was you get a loan, you get a loan, you get a loan! Loans were going crazy because of the low rates. But now, post-pandemic, the economy has shifted, rates are on their way up, and loan growth...
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The de-stressing puppy station – that’s what some attendees might remember the most from this year’s Dreamforce conference. The puppies were there to help with relaxation and mindfulness during a hectic few days at the event. Between the thousands of sessions, multiple parties, and many client conversations, the Silverline Financial Services team found a welcome...
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When building new accelerators for banking and lending, Silverline looks at what is happening in the industry, such as trends and data, and listens to insights that our clients share with us. When we designed the Digital Account Opening (DAO) Accelerator, we created a solution for one of the industry’s most significant challenges – complete...
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Dreamforce is just a few weeks away, and along with checking the weather in San Francisco and playing the Red Hot Chili Peppers on repeat, you’re probably starting to think about the sessions you’ll attend. With over 1,000 sessions happening over three days, deciding which ones are worth your time can be overwhelming. Our Silverline...
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Have you tried Burbn? No, we’re not offering you a cocktail. We’re referring to the first prototype of Instagram. It was a web app called Burbn, and the name was inspired by the founder’s love of whiskeys and bourbons. Burbn evolved into one of the hottest apps, and when Instagram was launched on October 6,...
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GreenState Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative. Organized in 1938, GreenState has grown to be Iowa’s largest credit union and one of the top financial institutions in the United States for returning profits to members in the form of better rates and lower fees. GreenState serves over 370,000 members with 30 office locations. Membership...
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It is like a game of Hide and Seek out there in the search for talent – except financial services companies are doing a lot more seeking and a lot less finding. The trailing wake of the pandemic has left us with the so-called Great Resignation, created new forms of flexible work, and made huge...
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With rising rates and declining origination volumes top of mind for many mortgage lenders, we could all use a magic bullet to make 2022 a successful year. It may not be magic, but utilizing technology with the data you already have can help you prioritize and allocate leads, identify cross-sell/upsell opportunities, and grow your portfolio....
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Do you remember a time when there were no ATMs? The first ATM in the United States was launched in September 1969 in Rockville Center in New York. The ATM was accompanied by the slogan, “On September 2, our banks will open at 9 am and never close again.” In 1977, Citibank had ATMs installed...
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Some of the most common passwords include “123456”, “qwerty”, and, well, “password”. Not everyone is so creative when it comes to security. You probably have your own tips and tricks for creating unique passwords that may have your dog’s name combined with your childhood street address and a few #$%& thrown in. Passwords play a...