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How Basel III Affected SMB Lending

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The Financial Stability Board says Basel III rules have not led to a squeeze of the small business bank lending market, according to reports on Friday (June 7). The FSB announced Friday the findings of its analysis of Basel III regulations on the small business lending space. Some regulators aimed to mitigate that impact.

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5 Reasons to expand small business lending

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In the 2015 Growth Strategy Survey by Bank Director , the most commonly cited areas for growth were Commercial Real Estate Lending, C&I loans, SBA loans, and Construction loans. which means their capital needs fluctuate. businesses are sole proprietorships or small businesses. Small businesses in the U.S.

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New rules on cybersecurity, MBLs considered by NCUA for 2015

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She also mentioned that the NCUA’s intention is not to over regulate, but rather to figure out how to enhance levels of protection. Enhanced data security measures aren’t the only new rules being considered by the NCUA in 2015. Mark McWatters , NCUA Board Member. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Ag lending risk increasing as result of declining incomes

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According to recent data from the Agricultural Finance Databook , non-real estate farm loan volumes continued to rise in the second quarter of 2015, increasing by five percent over the second quarter of 2014. This growth continues the trend from the first quarter of 2015 , which saw an increase of eight percent year over year.

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Without Regulation, Alternative Lenders Turn To Self-Policing

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Last week, OnDeck, Kabbage and CAN Capital banned together to form the Innovative Lending Platform Association (ILPA), an advocacy group to champion increased transparency for small business borrowers in the alternative and marketplace lending sphere. Is the alternative lending space concerned about incoming regulation?

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Preparing your financial institution to manage loan workouts, loan modifications

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Takeaway 1 Signs point to increased loan modifications and loan workouts, and regulators have urged financial institutions to work prudently with borrowers. . Learn how credit unions can manage capital levels amid credit stress. Regulators foster prudent loan modifications. Loan performance since 2020 Chart 2. Watch webinar.

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Best practices for credit risk management in uncertain times

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You might also like this whitepaper, "Stress Testing: Managing Capital Levels and Credit Risk." Takeaway 3 Utilize regulatory guidance to understand regulators' expectations, which are likely to include consistent stress testing. Read the whitepaper, "Stress Testing: Managing Capital Levels and Credit Risk.". Digitize processes.