In this interview, Jim Hudak, President of First Citizens Bank Commercial Finance, provides insights into how First Citizens Bank is strategically positioning itself within the market. Hudak discusses the synergy among the bank’s diverse lending groups including CIT and Silicon Valley Bank, and describes how these groups collaborate to deliver innovative commercial lending solutions across multiple industry sectors. Additionally, Hudak explores the expanding role of private debt players in today’s lending landscape and explains how First Citizens Bank partners with these lenders to offer tailored and complementary financial solutions.