A CLO's Guide to Future-Ready Lending

About this episode

Robert Turbeville discusses his career journey and insights into the future of construction lending.

Join this insightful conversation with Robert Turbeville, Chief Lending Officer at First Federal Bank. Robert shares his journey from his first job doing roofs in Florida to overseeing a vast portfolio of lending divisions, including commercial, residential, SBA, and specialty banking. Discover how his unique career path shaped his leadership, the dramatic shifts he's witnessed in the lending industry, and First Federal Bank's innovative partnerships. The conversation also covers the current trends impacting construction lending, from tariffs and labor shortages to the transformative power of technology and AI, offering a glimpse into the future of the industry.

People in this episode

Guest: Robert Turbeville

Topics covered

• construction lending
• leadership
• lending industry trends
• technology in banking
• partnerships

Keywords

• construction lending
• lending trends
• technology
• AI
• leadership
• First Federal Bank
• tariffs
• labor shortages

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Organizations: First Federal Bank

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