Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Loan providers share an infectious enthusiasm and growing optimism for one vertical’s prospects in 2022: commercial lending. Here’s how community bankers can take advantage of various sectors—including SBA lending—over the next 12 months. anticipates a low double-digit increase in its commercial lending in 2022.

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PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2020

For more community banks, the latter strategy can fast-track digitization initiatives. This week’s look at the latest bank-FinTech tie-ups shows Banking-as-a-Service and other FinTech players embracing smaller regional and community banks to elevate small- to medium-sized business (SMBs) and corporate banking offerings.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2022

Strong demand is a factor in the ag lending outlook ahead Ag lenders can begin taking steps to ensure they are prepared and can provide positive customer or member experiences. The outlook for ag lending has its share of uncertainty. Inflation, rates are factors in ag lending outlook. Farmers expect worse in 2023. Rising inputs.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The banking industry has faced many challenges in 2020, from transitioning to CECL, managing Paycheck Protection Program loans, and navigating an unprecedented economic recession. More than 500 banking professionals across the country gathered for a two-day 2020 ThinkBIG: Manage Risk. Plan for new technology and innovations.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 25, 2020

Still, the majority of banks have now eliminated two possible scenarios: 1) Best case scenario – that nothing will change from February 2020; and 2) Worst case scenario – that the pandemic will not end in the foreseeable future and banks should avoid loans and invest in riskless securities.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 6, 2020

Jack Henry, the banking technology provider that specializes in community and regional banks, is expecting banks to increase their human-digital approaches in 2020.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

These community banks are working to fix that through microlending programs. One of the harsh realities revealed by the flood of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) money distributed in 2020 and 2021 is that many businesses and entrepreneurs in need of small-balance loans fell through the cracks. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Preparing for 2023 While community banks have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected. . While community banks have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected. Experts and 2020 adopters have repeatedly stressed the importance of preparing early. “If

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Community Bank Community Data Analysis 195

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This Year was brought to you by the number 2020 and the letters W, T and F” – Big Bird (more or less). And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Our clients showed banking at its best – obsessed with customer well-being, good corporate citizenship, and strong community focus.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 26, 2020

For this reason, I educate the elderly community as well as civic groups on scam activity and elder financial exploitation.” – Jacqueline Wells, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank. “I Celebrating BSA/AML Day 2020. BSA and AML Day National 2020 Celebration. SBA Lending. The customer appeared to be involved in a scam.

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Abrigo

JULY 16, 2021

Takeaway 1 FinCEN published its first list of priorities for AML/CFT policy, as required by the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA). Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. Lending & Credit Risk. financial system. BSA Training.

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Abrigo

JUNE 18, 2020

Key Takeaways The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been a critical foothold for community financial institutions seeking to obtain and diversify business lending relationships. PPP opens the door for new business lending relationships. PPP opens the door for new business lending relationships.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 31, 2019

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. Popular articles about credit, lending.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In fact, 70% of bank executives and directors said their institutions had implemented or upgraded an application or technology specific to PPP loans, according to Bank Director’s new 2020 Technology Survey. Leveraging tech for SBA lending after PPP. Indeed, only about 1,700 lenders participated in the SBA’s 7(a) program in fiscal 2019.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

From leveraging PPP technology to building relationships, reasons for boosting SBA lending are numerous. . Takeaway 1 SBA lending can expand your product offerings to help win deals with prospects and existing business customers or members. Why SBA Lending? We know 2020 stunk,” he said. “As 1 and Sept.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

If 2020 was the year no one expected, 2021 was a year of resetting expectations. 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. Click to enlarge.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. office opened in 2020. Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.;

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Abrigo

MAY 15, 2020

As expected, bad actors are surfacing, and financial crimes divisions of community financial institutions are struggling with the realization that loans rushed through may be fraudulent. This is welcomed news for community financial institutions. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending. SBA Lending.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In fact, 70% of bank executives and directors said their institutions had implemented or upgraded an application or technology specific to PPP loans, according to Bank Director’s new 2020 Technology Survey. Leveraging tech for SBA lending after PPP. Indeed, only about 1,700 lenders participated in the SBA’s 7(a) program in fiscal 2019.

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Lending Training Technology Survey 195

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

We did more loans in a two-month period than we did in 10 years of SBA lending combined," he said. "We Historically, traditional business lending is based on historical financial performance," he said. This not only helps FIs with their own lending processes, but can also enable small businesses to begin to look into their own futures.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 5, 2021

The San Jose-based community development financial institution, or CDFI, on Tuesday (Jan. The Accion Opportunity Fund , which bills itself as the first organization with a nationally focused, small business microlending strategy, was launched in March 2020 when Opportunity Fund and the Accion U.S. Network teamed up.

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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.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Find commercial real estate risks in the loan portfolio Sound risk management practices in commercial real estate lending help lenders manage CRE credit losses and protect the portfolio's profitability. office buildings with a vacancy rate over 95% declined to 60% in Q2 2023 from 63% in Q1 2020, or pre-pandemic.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Between January 1, 2017 and December 15, 2020, it was Rhinebeck’s general policy to allow dealer markups ranging from 1.5% The dealer markup was capped at 2% after December 15, 2020. This DFS action is a reminder that states continue to take action under state fair lending laws. L. §§ 296-a(1)(b) and (3).

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Key Takeaways With more customers leveraging channels like online and mobile banking, community financial institutions are trying to solve how to maintain their hallmark community focus in an increasingly digital world. A relationship-based, community focus in a digital world. learn more.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

percent in 2019, the 30-year mortgage rate began a persistent decline until late 2020 when actions by the Fed following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, dropped rates to.5 What it means for community banks is clear. Developing leaders in mortgage lending. While the U.S. Following a ten-year high of just above 4.5

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Banking Exchange

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

For community and regional banks one area that remains largely untapped is commercial lending Community Banking Feature Feature3 Bank Performance The Economy Management Financial Trends Lines of Business Technology Retail Banking.

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Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2022

Josh Prejean (right) of Bank of Zachary, here with mortgage client David Rozas, says community banks must compete through customer service. Nonbank institutions continue to be serious contenders in the home lending space. The amount of annual mortgage origination surpassed this figure in both 2020 and 2021. Quick Stat.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2020

Community banks are pushing for a stronger role with their small business (SMB) customers. However, through an embrace of FinTech collaboration and industry consolidation, community banks appear poised to further dispel assumptions of a lack of digitization. has dropped from 8,000 in 2004 to about 5,400 in 2018. Strengthening SMB Ties.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

There's no doubt that the small business community is facing a period of immense tribulation. As Eiriz explained, the small business lending community has the opportunity, and perhaps even the obligation, to embrace collaboration and dig deeper into the entrepreneurial community in order to best serve SMBs and support the broader economy.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Key Takeaways With more customers leveraging channels like online and mobile banking, community financial institutions are trying to solve how to maintain their hallmark community focus in an increasingly digital world. A relationship-based, community focus in a digital world. learn more.

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Gonzobanker

JANUARY 17, 2020

Well GonzoBankers, the gang is back to work and we are all headed face-first into 2020 – a year with more uncertainty than most about how things will turn out. So, to get your Gonzo executive brains warmed up for a new year, I offer you 20 important banking realities for 2020 to guide your strategic execution efforts: 1.

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2020

Community banks and credit unions partnered with their communities to help families and businesses through these unprecedented times , causing spikes in consumer fraud that must be faced head on. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending. SBA Lending. Ag Lending. CRE Lending. SBA Lending.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders, represented by Public Citizen and the Center for Responsible Lending, filed a lawsuit against the CFPB in D.C. The 2020 Rule left the 2017 Rule’s payment provisions in place. As noted above, the 2020 Rule left the 2017 Rule’s payments provisions unchanged.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 13, 2021

Takeaway 3 The OIG has made recommendations for more effective oversight controls related to 2020 PPP fraud. These funds are intended for new and smaller borrowers and for borrowers in low- and moderate-income communities. billion in fraudulent PPP loans in 2020, approximately 1% of total loans funded to date. Lessons Learned.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The reaction from community groups has been mostly negative with critiques focusing on three different aspects of the proposal: the new presumptive ratings, the inclusion of opportunity zones and the expansion of small business qualification, and the ability to neglect certain assessment areas and still receive a passing grade.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2021

The next round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has kicked off with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), and other community financial institutions submitting applications for local businesses. See how Community Bank of the Bay partnered with Abrigo to help borrowers.

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