{"product_id":"oldsecond-bcg-matrix","title":"Old Second Boston Consulting Group Matrix","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Magnifier-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisual. Strategic. Downloadable.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Second BCG Matrix gives a quick snapshot of product roles—who’s a Star, Cash Cow, Dog, or Question Mark—but it’s just the appetizer. Buy the full BCG Matrix for the complete quadrant map, data-backed moves, and practical recommendations you can present and act on right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter green\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003etars\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper green\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Star-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMiddle-market C\u0026amp;I lending\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiddle-market C\u0026amp;I lending is a star for Old Second: deep relationships across the greater Chicago area and rising mid-market demand keep originations strong in 2024. Creditworthy borrowers prize speed and certainty; local decision-making lets the bank close faster and win mandates. Community bank C\u0026amp;I balances rose about 3.5% Y\/Y in 2024, requiring capital and coverage but delivering a profitable pipeline. Hold share as the Chicago market expands and this business stays in the lead column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Star-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTreasury management for SMBs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreasury management for SMBs is accelerating as businesses upgrade cash management, payments, and fraud controls; with 99.9% of US firms classified as small businesses per the SBA, this is a vast addressable market. Old Second’s proximity and fast service convert well against nationals in this niche, absorbing implementation time and product investment but delivering high retention. Keep pushing feature depth and you’ve got a durable growth engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Star-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital banking \u0026amp; mobile adoption\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMobile usage keeps rising across retail and business clients—global mobile banking users hit about 3.6 billion in 2024—driving local cross-sell via in-app offers. The app is now the front door, forcing continuous investment in UX, security, and 24\/7 support to protect acquisition economics. Crisp performance keeps churn low and, with scale, mobile funding can evolve into a durable low-cost funding moat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Star-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSBA lending franchise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Second’s SBA lending franchise is a Star: government-backed demand is robust (SBA guarantees 75–85%) and Chicago, the nation’s third-largest metro, sustains dense small-business activity. Processing expertise and referral networks have driven local share gains; the business is operationally heavy and compliance intense, yet volumes plus higher fee income make it a headline growth driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment-backed: SBA guarantees 75–85%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarket: Chicago = 3rd-largest US metro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength: referral networks, processing scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk: operational\/compliance intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn: volumes + fee income = growth driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Star-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommercial deposit franchise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating accounts from core commercial clients are sticky and expanding with the region’s businesses; in 2024 Old Second reported commercial deposit growth outpacing peers, driven by low-cost, tech-enabled onboarding that shortened activation to days and increased new commercial relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefending share requires relationship coverage and treasury hooks; deepening treasury services and account penetration drives NIM uplift and scalable fee cross-sell—commercial clients now account for a meaningful portion of noninterest income in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStickiness: core commercial accounts expand with regional GDP and client cash flows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboarding: digital onboarding lowers acquisition cost and time-to-deposit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefense: relationship managers + treasury products retain share\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEconomics: deepening ties boosts NIM and fee cross-sell at scale (2024 results)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Star-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eC\u0026amp;I and SBA power 2024: C\u0026amp;I \u003cstrong\u003e+3.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e, SBA \u003cstrong\u003e75-85%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStars: middle-market C\u0026amp;I and SBA lending drive 2024 growth—C\u0026amp;I balances +3.5% Y\/Y with fast local closings; SBA guarantees 75–85% and Chicago (3rd-largest metro) sustains volume; treasury\/operating accounts and mobile (3.6B global users) boost cross-sell and low-cost funding, with commercial deposits outpacing peers in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2024\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u0026amp;I balances\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+3.5% Y\/Y\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMobile users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSBA guarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75–85%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChicago rank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3rd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial deposits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutpaced peers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-includes\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included in the product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Word-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Word Icon\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Word Document\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcise BCG review mapping Old Second’s units into Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks and Dogs, with clear investment recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plus-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Plus-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Plus Icon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Excel-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Excel Icon\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Excel Spreadsheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-page Old Second BCG Matrix exposing underperformers and growth bets for quick strategic action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter orange\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003eash Cows\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Icon-Dollar-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore retail checking \u0026amp; savings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore retail checking and savings at Old Second are large, mature, and dependable, providing steady, low-cost funding with minimal promotion once customers are acquired. Incremental infrastructure investments lift efficiency and reduce servicing costs, improving per-account economics. These deposits fund experiments and growth initiatives without increasing funding volatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Icon-Dollar-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWealth management \u0026amp; trust services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWealth management \u0026amp; trust services serve an established client base with predictable recurring fees and retention typically above 90%, generating steady cash flow for Old Second. Market growth is modest—industry AUM growth in 2024 hovered in the low single digits—yet margins remain solid, often in the mid-30% range for private-banking channels. Cross-sell from the bank keeps the funnel warm, supporting annual client acquisition without heavy marketing spend. Focus on maintaining service quality to preserve fee revenue and cash generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Icon-Dollar-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStable commercial real estate (seasoned book)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasoned, well-underwritten CRE in Old Second’s book yields steady interest income while keeping credit risk manageable; portfolio nonperforming loans remain low single-digit (≈2% range) as of 2024. New originations are cautious, focused on underwriting discipline rather than volume growth, and existing credits continue to perform and pay. Marketing spend is minimal; underwriting and active monitoring are the primary levers. Milk the portfolio while guarding credit quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Icon-Dollar-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePayments and interchange on deposit accounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCard and ACH activity generate repeatable, low-touch fee income; U.S. interchange rates typically range ~0.2%–2% and the ACH network processed 37.6 billion payments in 2023 with continued growth into 2024. Volume scales with the deposit account base rather than broad market share. Tightening fraud controls and repricing can lift net yield modestly. This is reliable quarterly cash for Old Second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeatable low-touch fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume tied to account base, not market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFraud tools + repricing = incremental yield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent quarterly cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Icon-Dollar-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMortgage servicing and secondary market sales\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMortgage servicing and secondary market sales remain steady cash cows for Old Second: origination cycles ebb but servicing fees and gain-on-sale continued to contribute to noninterest income in 2024 even as volumes softened. Operationally tuned processes mean limited promotional spend is needed; focus shifts to margin management and strict pipeline discipline. Keep the unit optimized rather than pushing for outsized growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 note: 30-year fixed average ~6.8% (market headwind for originations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriority: margin management, pipeline discipline, operational efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Icon-Dollar-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore deposits fuel growth; wealth margins ~35%, CRE NPL ≈2%, steady fees from cards\/mortgage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Second cash cows: core deposits fund growth with low acquisition cost; wealth \u0026amp; trust deliver mid-30% margins and \u0026gt;90% retention in 2024; seasoned CRE yields steady interest with NPL ≈2% (2024); cards\/ACH and mortgage servicing provide repeatable fee income despite 30-yr avg ~6.8% (2024).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2024\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWealth margin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~35%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWealth retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRE NPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-yr rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eACH vol (2023)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.6B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3BB77E;\"\u003eFull Transparency, Always\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOld Second BCG Matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe file you're previewing is the Old Second BCG Matrix — the exact, final document you'll receive after purchase. No watermarks, no placeholders—just a polished, analysis-ready matrix built for strategic clarity. Buy once and download immediately; it's editable, printable, and ready to present to your team or clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Explore-Preview.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PortersFiveForce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55674735985017,"sku":"oldsecond-bcg-matrix","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5276\/8633\/files\/oldsecond-bcg-matrix.png?v=1755794319","url":"https:\/\/portersfiveforce.com\/products\/oldsecond-bcg-matrix","provider":"Porter's Five Forces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}