Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We spoke with industry specialists about the priorities for community banks as they build a digital loan process for small businesses. Digital lending capabilities are quickly becoming table stakes, particularly when it comes to small business lending. Benefits of digital lending. Ensure a more consistent lending process.

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Lending Community Bank Community Illinois 91

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Relationship focus helps CFIs Small banks can leapfrog competitors and better serve their communities by combining their unique advantages with smart management and partnerships. How can community financial institution leaders manage their challenges and seize their opportunities at the same time?

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Kansas City Community Lending 195

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

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? What changes will 2022 bring?

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Community Bank Community Lending Louisiana 144

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech in banking and finance. What is regtech?

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Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech for banks to enhance their processes. What is regtech?

Technology 195

Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

Banking technology decisions now affect future growth With the possibility of a recession, community financial institutions may consider a delay or cut in technology spending. Perhaps executives think delaying or cutting spending on technology to make lending more efficient will affect only their staff. Executives took a pay cut.

Technology 195

Technology Lending Community Software 195

South State Correspondent

JANUARY 16, 2024

Unfortunately, some banks adopted BSBY as one of their preferred indexes and in doing so created risk in derivatives and operations. We published various articles comparing community bank alternatives to LIBOR (such as SOFR, Ameribor, Fed Funds, and Prime). Comerica Bank announced a $91mm charge, and Bank of America announced a $1.6B

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Community Compliance CA 195

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Offering digital lending isn’t about the bells and whistles. Community bankers tell us why. started developing its digital lending platform about three years ago—and the bank is really glad it did. “I’m Community bankers are increasingly recognizing that the future of digital lending is here. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

Lending 91

Lending Community Bank Community North Dakota 91

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

For most consumers who have a checking account, savings account and maybe a mortgage, the regulations placed on their community bank isn’t given a second thought. Two recent surveys addressing the community banking landscape have pointed to increasing regulations as the primary cause of stress for these institutions.

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Community Bank Community Regulation Survey 150

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Aave recently announced its governance model to help the community access more participation, with old Aave token LEND now able to be swapped for the new Aave token at a ratio of 100 LEND to 1 Aave.

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Bitcoin Compliance Lending Regulation 261

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

For community banks who are known for putting their customers first, this could be an area of concern. However, data from PwC shows that community banks are finding complementary partnerships that evolve their operations and the service they provide customers. If you’re looking for all of the above, BHG is the answer.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Community Fintech Guidelines 91

Abrigo

MAY 24, 2023

Bipartisan support The SAFE Banking Act's long road to the Senate Many in the AML/CFT community have been watching the unfolding of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act for some time now with no significant progress. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, in the same hearing.

Lending 195

Lending Fraud Operations Ohio 195

Jeff For Banks

APRIL 4, 2024

Such as direct lending funds, and insurance companies. Shadow Banking refers to banking-like operations that take place outside of the mainstream banking industry. Shadow bank lending is similar to bank lending but is not subject to the same regulations, and compensating deposit balace requirements.

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Banking Trends Trends Millennials Oregon 115

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Think of banking and you might think of lending and deposits, where firms make money on the spread between what they pay savers and what they take in from borrowers. The community banking model is based on customer relationships and the allocation of capital and extending loans. But banks cannot live on interest alone.

Community Bank 115

Community Bank Community Cards Lending 115

PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2019

A federal judge late last week ordered a stay on the August 2019 compliance date tied to the “ payday lending rule ” mandated roughly two years ago by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB had asked the court to wait until a separate case had been decided. This is still illegal federally.”

Lending 128

Lending Illinois Compliance Chicago 128

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Anticipating what’s new for your community bank’s next field examination. This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. increased operational risks. By Karen Hoffman. Be aware of existing or emerging risk concerns.

Compliance 101

Compliance Regulation Community Bank Community 101

Gonzobanker

MARCH 6, 2020

Addressing common loan and deposit operations process inefficiencies can help financial institutions deliver optimized value to customers and stockholders. In recent years, many financial institutions have been focused on improving their digital delivery capabilities, often at the expense of their operational groups.

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Operations System Groups Technology 86

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Stacy Watkins (left), president and CEO, and Hilary Nelson (right), senior vice president and director of operations and compliance, at the Las Vegas Strip. When it comes to supporting outliers in the Las Vegas community, Lexicon Bank knows how to play its cards. Photo by Sammy Tillery. By Tom Groenfeldt. Name: Lexicon Bank.

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Las Vegas Community Bank Community Wisconsin 129

Abrigo

JANUARY 14, 2021

Takeaway 1 This round of PPP funding focuses on new borrowers in low- and moderate-income communities. . There is no doubt that the COVID-19 global pandemic has challenged communities across the country and has created a significant economic downturn, which has hit small businesses especially hard. PPP Fraud Spikes.

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Fraud Compliance Community Trends 195

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2020

This week’s look at the latest in bank-FinTech collaborations and open banking initiatives finds a focus on small business lending: In the U.K., Deloitte, Unqork, Plaid Debut Lending-as-a-Service Tool. ” Plaid Unlocks Payroll Data to Support PPP Lending. .”

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Data Lending Regional Fintech 167

South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

In addition, they may consider focusing on these five critical areas: Improve Operating Leverage. To improve the quality of their earnings, banks need their number one focus to be on making their operations more efficient. To the extent projects improve operating leverage and the total experience, so much the better.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Capital Lending Training 195

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. For many, commercial real estate lending may be the ticket. This reflects a larger industry trend.

Community Bank 150

Community Bank Handbook Lending Risk Management 150

CFPB Monitor

JULY 8, 2019

The CFPB’s annual fair lending report covering its 2018 activities was published in today’s Federal Register. In addition to discussing the symposium and Data Point report in the section on “Access to Credit,” the new fair lending report discusses conducting supervisory reviews of alternative credit scoring models.

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Lending Report Policies Compliance 60

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

6247-A) to the New York Community Reinvestment Act (NYCRA) that expand the NYCRA’s coverage to non-depository mortgage lenders. Expansion of CRA coverage. On November 1, New York Governor Hochul signed into law amendments (S.5246-A/A.6247-A) The amendments are effective November 1, 2022.

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New York Community Regulation Data 78

Abrigo

JUNE 4, 2020

Another, more vague exemption involves the borrower documenting an inability to return to the same level of business activity that the business was operating at before Feb. 15 due to compliance with requirements or guidance from the U.S. Lending & Credit Risk. SBA Lending. CRE Lending. CRE Lending.

Lending 195

Lending Risk Management Management Community 195

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Effects of the pandemic and other factors creating unpredictability have changed how community banks approach their credit and lending operations. Bankers and industry observers have several recommendations for how community banks can come up with risk ratings and rankings that foster safe growth in a volatile economic climate.

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Management Community Bank Community Regulation 103

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Plus, online lending startup SoFi is looking to go public through a SPAC. Social Finance (SoFi), a San Francisco-based online lending startup, is holding talks about selling to a blank-check acquisition company to debut on the stock market. Synctera Brings 'FinTech As A Service' To Community Banks.

San Francisco 130

San Francisco Community Bank Video Capital 130

FICO

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The potential of alternative data in consumer lending decisions continues to be a hot topic in Washington, D.C., with the latest evidence seen in developments related to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). This development is welcome news for those here at FICO and for our many existing and prospective customers.

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Lending Data Community FDIC 74

Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

In addition, even before the recent banking troubles, regulators have emphasized the financial institution’s responsibility to provide leaders with information on key areas of planning, operations, and risk management. the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) and the minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio).

Report 195

Report Risk Management Capital Data 195

PopularBank

JUNE 10, 2021

“Receiving a superior rating by BauerFinancial is a testament to Popular Bank’s financial strength and commitment to our customers and the communities we serve. We greatly appreciate BauerFinancial’s five-star rating,” said Manuel Chinea, Chief Operating Officer, Popular Bank. banks and credit unions since 1983. About Popular Bank.

New Jersey 98

New Jersey New York Florida Community 98

Independent Banker

JULY 29, 2016

Big Savings—ICBA’s Dan Clancy and Travelers’ Laura Lundin hold a big check representing the $3 million dividend paid this year to community banking participating in the ICBA-Travelers property-and-casualty insurance Preferred Service Provider program. Farmer Mac — agricultural lending. ICBA Services Network.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Compliance Lending 70

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

3 asked the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address quickly “significant operational, system and communication challenges,” including applications being erroneously denied due to validation checks in place this round. Lending & Credit Risk. SBA Lending. Lending & Credit Risk. SBA Lending.

Fraud 195

Fraud Lending Taxes Regulation 195

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It is clear from the title of the CFPB’s press release announcing the assessment, “ CFPB Seeks Input on Detecting Discrimination in Mortgage Lending ,” that the CFPB is treating this assessment as an initiative addressing fair lending. The specific data points reported under the HMDA Rule that help meet the objectives of the Rule.

Compliance 78

Compliance Data Lending Operations 78

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Given the many differences between a community institution and a bank with $100 billion in assets, the challenges facing back executives and their financial institutions may differ dramatically at various times. Compliance staff may require certain operational processes that delay credit approval and impede competitiveness.

Compliance 150

Compliance Lending System Data 150

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Communities First Financial Corporation (Now FFB Bancorp) (OTCQX: FFBB) #2. The bank was founded in 1907 and has operated continuously since 1908 with branches in Durham, Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG) #4.

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Fresno North Carolina Raleigh FDIC 103

CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 29, 2020

Unfortunately, this is an area where there is very little regulatory guidance or commentary, leaving financial institutions with the task of making guesses and judgment calls about how to use ad targeting effectively, and in a way that minimizes fair lending risks.

Lending 130

Lending social media Compliance Regulation 130

Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2022

Community banks with small asset sizes might merge with other small institutions whose branches complement one another, and larger banks may acquire smaller ones whose services fit their offerings. When two financial institutions come together, the AML and fraud compliance functions will need to be consolidated. Proactive Planning.

Compliance 195

Compliance Policies Fraud Analysis 195