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Financial institutions are reevaluating and tightening all lending criteria, and rightfully so. While the Federal Reserve paused its rate hike campaign in September, relief may be short-lived as the board indicated we're likely to see another increase before the end of the year. Businesses and consumers are also operating cautiously with a cloud of stubborn inflation hanging overhead.

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