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Member business lending: How to leverage MBL for credit union growth

Abrigo

Develop an MBL program while mitigating risk Credit unions looking for alternate paths to growth in today's rising rate environment may be primed to leverage member business lending. Takeaway 3 The specific policy areas outlined below should be carefully considered by credit unions engaged in member business lending.

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How to Manage Your Efficiency Ratio with Loan Size

South State Correspondent

The national banks have already indicated how they plan to reverse the efficiency ratio increase – through headcount reduction. The national banks have been clear and loud about how they intend to decrease their efficiency ratios – with headcount reductions.

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ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management – Part 2: Interest Rate Risk – Earnings at Risk

Abrigo

As described in the first post of this series , a key component of effective asset/liability management (ALM) is managing risks. ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management. Takeaway 3 Two methods of measuring short-term interest rate risk are a gap analysis and, more commonly, an income simulation. Earnings at Risk.

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October Employment Report: Not So Scary

Abrigo

Economy | 2 minute read Key Takeaways Overall, October's national employment report was positive. Year-to-date, job gains have slowed in comparison to last year. This morning’s national Employment Situation Report for the month of October was rather positive. Fight financial crime, grow profits, and manage risk.

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From Bad To Worse, Marketplace Lending And The Brexit

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Which under normal circumstances is pretty good – but they kind of pale in comparison to the global display of metaphorical fireworks. A few years ago marketplace-based online lending was being hailed as the the signature innovation that was going to upend tradditional bank based lending for consumers and small businesses everywhere.

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7 Reasons To Focus More on Hedge Fee Income

South State Correspondent

Most fee income generated by larger banks is not related to investment banking, wealth management, cryptocurrency, or Fintech. Industry Comparison For Fee Income. On average, the national banks generate about 70% more fee income as a percentage of total revenue.

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US Bankcards Industry Benchmarking Trends: 2023 Q1 Update

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The National Association of Realtors reported that sales of previously owned homes declined 2.4% Inflation (the year-over-year comparison of the Consumer Price Index) continued to slow in March to 5%; however, prices continue to rise month-over-month. Visa is predicting negative GDP in Q2 and Q3 with a return to growth in Q4 2023.

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