By Emily Brandler, Spoknae Journal
Demand for commercial loans has been higher this year than for several years, but rising interest rates could dampen business growth in 2006, bankers here say.
A strong local economy and improved credit quality have contributed to growth in commercial lending this year, bankers say. The growth follows a sluggish period for business loans between 2001 and 2003, although demand started to pick up steam last year.
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