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Top Lending & Credit Risk Blog Posts of 2019

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2019. The top lending and credit blog posts focused on improving loan pricing, creating a better experience for borrowers, and developing risk ratings. Credit Risk. Learn More.

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2020 CRE Outlook: Trends Expected to Shape Commercial Real Estate Lending

Abrigo

After retailers closed 10,800 stores in 2019, they have already announced new waves of closings as some – not all – retailers pay for their over-expansion or adjust to changes in the way customers shop, the newspaper said. Many banks throughout 2019 had reported tightening CRE standards, too. Watching for CRE red flags.

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Lexicon Bank: A bank that shows its hand

Independent Banker

When it comes to supporting outliers in the Las Vegas community, Lexicon Bank knows how to play its cards. Name: Lexicon Bank. Lexicon Bank in Las Vegas opened its doors in August 2019, not long before COVID-19 shut down the city’s entertainment businesses. million-asset bank in the early days of the pandemic.

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CFPB announces advisory committee members

CFPB Monitor

Last week, the CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its advisory committees: Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC), Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC), and Academic Research Council (ARC). Tim Welsh, Vice Chairman Consumer and Business Banking, U.S. Bank (Minneapolis, MN).

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Budget Surplus? 5 Ways to Invest in Your Financial Institution with This Year’s Excess Budget

Abrigo

Indeed, deposit levels to transaction accounts among community banks exploded 74% to $896.5 31, 2019, and June 3, 2021, according to the Community Banking in the 21st Century report. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk. billion from $515.3 billion between Dec. Deposit Modeling.

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How CFIs Can Remain Relationship-Focused in a Digital World

Abrigo

Community financial institutions must strike the right balance between digitalization and personal service. While this might have been the first time many community banks and credit unions have seen returns on a digitization investment, these same automation and efficiency gains can be found in other end-to-end lending solutions.

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How fraudsters target different generations

Independent Banker

By identifying the preferred banking and spending habits of different generations, scammers can tailor how they reach their targets. We look at community banks’ options for fighting this type of crime. Source: Federal Trade Commission, 2019. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. How to minimize age-related fraud.

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