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How Federal Debt May Impact Banking

South State Correspondent

Because secular changes occur over decades, many management teams miss the telltale signs of significant secular disruptions—think of a frog boiling slowly in a pot, not appreciating the changes in the water temperature over a longer period. With time, these changes will only amplify. With time, these changes will only amplify.

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Community Bank CEO Outlook 2022: Your priorities for the new year

Independent Banker

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists?

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The math behind small business lending: Problems & possibilities for banks & credit unions

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Several small business lending processes can tax both borrowers and staff. Takeaway 3 Depository lenders are enhancing their lending procedures and technologies to meet institution risk and return requirements as they grow. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Financing plays a crucial role in small business survival and success.

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9 “hot spot” issues examiners see at banks with CRE loans

Abrigo

Commercial real estate lending continues to receive regulatory scrutiny and reminders for financial institutions to practice solid risk management. FDIC officials in March outlined several types of weaknesses in loan underwriting, administration and oversight practices that are emerging at some banks with CRE portfolios.

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The Velocity of Risk – What Bankers Need To Know

South State Correspondent

Banks that are looking to enhance their risk management practices should consider incorporating the concept of the velocity of risk into their enterprise-wide risk management practices. Some risks occur slowly; others strike quickly and hard. Optimizing Risk. Consider the risk above.

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The Current Banking Crisis – 10 Not So Apparent Lessons

South State Correspondent

It turns out that confidence is more valuable than capital. While we wrote about the root cause of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) HERE , the lessons of the current banking crisis go beyond interest rate risk management. 9) Brand Matters: SVB had one of the best brands in banking.

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Formula for Business Lending Success: Minimize Delays

Abrigo

They are routinely experiencing processes that add costs, delay turnaround times, and can lead to inconsistency in pricing and risk management. Many community bankers expect a recession will start by at least mid-2021, according to the most recent Community Bank Sentiment Index.

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