South State Correspondent

MARCH 13, 2023

While we will cover the general lessons HERE , in this article, we wanted to focus on the root cause – how and why interest rate risk caused the second-largest bank failure in US history (Washington Mutual was the largest in 2008). Notably, most community banks’ duration risk is in the loan portfolio.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

Even if community businesses don’t end up utilizing the federally guaranteed loans , many small businesses have heard of SBA loans and want to explore them. During Abrigo’s recent ThinkBIG Conference, credit underwriting and loan portfolio risk management trainer and consultant Michael Wear , CRC , of 39 Acres Corp.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

Even if community businesses don’t end up utilizing the federally guaranteed loans , many small businesses have heard of SBA loans and want to explore them. During Abrigo’s recent ThinkBIG Conference, credit underwriting and loan portfolio risk management trainer and consultant Michael Wear , CRC , of 39 Acres Corp.

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Jeff For Banks

JUNE 2, 2023

Although community banks did not lend to sub-prime borrowers in any meaningful way, did we participate? In many respects, community banks were caught in the cross-fire through the purchase of those mbs instruments – and subsequent trial through public sentiment. We took a serious reputational hit. Let those numbers sink in a bit.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Photo by Linkes Photography.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Takeaway 3 Updates on interest rate forecasting and best practices for managing CRE risk were among the most-read blogs. Abrigo's most popular risk management blogs over the last 12 months cover topics that continue to catch the attention of professionals and regulators. Which credit areas need routine "maintenance"?

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2019

In 2008, there were 7,061 FDIC-insured commercial banks in the U.S. For many community and regional banks looking to compete with larger financial institutions and grow their bank, the answer has been mergers and acquisitions. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Learn More. Asset/Liability.

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