According to first quarter data released by the FDIC, Wisconsin banks improved in both lending and deposits compared to the same period in 2014.
Commercial lending grew from $11.5 billion in the first quarter of 2014 to $12.8 billion in the same period this year. Deposits also grew from nearly $79 billion to more than $82 billion. And noncurrent loans and leases declined for the 22nd consecutive quarter.
