Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example.

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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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Abrigo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Takeaway 2 A consumer loan origination system can help FIs offer a fully digital retail lending experience. How can FIs overcome retail lending challenges? In today's competitive – and increasingly digital – consumer lending environment, financial institutions will need to find ways to adapt to changing customer expectations.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 18, 2022

Historically, community banks have relied on net interest margin (NIM) instead of fee income to drive return on equity (ROE). For example, 40% of JP Morgan’s commercial banking revenue is derived from fee income, and JP Morgan’s commercial banking division is composed of middle-market and commercial real estate (CRE) lending.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Personalized Touch with Efficient Service Can Boost Lending Banks and credit unions can boost business lending by combining a relationship focus with transaction-oriented processing. . This competition can only increase as the lending landscape continues to shift. Streamlined, Quick. Win more business loans you want.

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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Many community banks today are willing to underwrite real estate secured loans on just two metrics: debt-service-coverage ratio (DSCR) and loan-to-appraised value (LTV). The current cap rate for all real estate categories is 6.06% – an increase from the 4.50% nadir reached in December 2021.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 24, 2022

Banks have ceased using LIBOR to price assets and liabilities after 2021. However, some community banks are still deciding on the correct term lending index to adopt. We believe that having more options for community banks is beneficial. Considerations For Choosing A Term Lending Index. Robustness/Volume.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Many hotels and other hospitality businesses haven’t fully bounced back from COVID-19 travel and safety restrictions, but community banks have been by their side through the challenges. Source: 2021 forecast from STR and Tourism Economics. billion-asset, family-owned community bank. By Beth Mattson-Teig. Photo: R.J.

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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

JULY 16, 2021

FinCEN Releases 8 AML/CFT Priorities These priorities were published June 30, 2021, highlighting several areas of heightened risk for the U.S. Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. financial system. financial system. financial system.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Key Takeaways Financial institutions who want to maintain a healthy share of business lending this year and through potentially tougher economic times ahead want to be in the best position possible before trouble hits. Abrigo's Business Lending Readiness Survey found many processes stymie those efforts. learn more.

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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? Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? 1 and Sept.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Two, read and enjoy the 2021 GonzoBanker awards, our annual take on the best things we saw during the year. So which merger was the best in 2021? Doug Larson. THE BANKER AWARDS.

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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. Getting Started with CECL in 2021. 2023 CECL Deadline? Getting started today.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. Clearly, community banks in the region have plenty of opportunities to do what they do best: forge deep and lasting relationships with their customers and communities. These include family-owned businesses, community businesses and operating companies.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey. These days, there’s a lot to contend with as a community bank, from changing consumer behaviors due to the pandemic to uncertainty surrounding the economy and inflation. Build a lending niche.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

With consumer expectations seeming to evolve faster every year, community banks could consider partnering with a fintech to keep up with technological innovation. Swashbuckling, nimble, well-funded and unapologetically entrepreneurial, fintechs are offering innovations that allow community bankers to dream big in a host of ways.

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Perficient

MARCH 19, 2021

The program was designed by Treasury officials “to support access to capital in communities traditionally excluded from the financial system and that have struggled the most during the COVID-19 crisis.” The funding round was opened prior to ECIP on February 25, 2021. Emergency Support and Minority Lending Program: a $1.75

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

wanted to be a financier before finding his way to community banking. Photo by Harold Daniels Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Georgia, is bringing his passion for community banking to his term as ICBA chairman for 2023/24. That love of community has defined his career.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

If 2020 was the year no one expected, 2021 was a year of resetting expectations. Between a smoldering pandemic, the divisive political landscape and strong, albeit uneven, growth, there was a lot to account for in 2021, and some uncertainty remains. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. What changes will 2022 bring?

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

But there are ways community banks can help mortgage-seekers get on the property ladder. in early May­—up nearly 250 basis points from lows around 3% seen in 2021. Burmis, senior vice president and retail lending manager at $450 million-asset Chelsea State Bank in Chelsea, Mich. So how can community banks help?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In today’s top news, economists expect the economy to recover back to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021, and China’s banking watchdog warns of further Big Tech regulations. Plus, online lending startup SoFi is looking to go public through a SPAC. Economists: Stimulus, Vaccine Key To Full Recovery By Year-End 2021.

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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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Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2022

Community banks have a choice about addressing the problem: Remain vulnerable or be vigilant. Fraud and cybercrimes continue to increase, causing challenges for community banks. But there’s plenty community banks can do to meet this challenge. Fraud and cyber attacks are on the rise, and at great expense to the industry.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The CFPB has published its Fall 2021 rulemaking agenda as part of the Fall 2021 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. Those items remained inactive throughout former Director Kraninger’s tenure and continue to be listed as inactive for purposes of the Fall 2021 agenda.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

billion in Q4 2022, down 79% from Q4 2021. The total number of deals funded dropped from 423 in Q4 2021 to 342 in Q4 2022, representing a 73% decline in the average funding amount per raise from $43 million down to $11.4 Community Banks as Venture Capitalists In fact, not all providers of venture capital are venture capitalists.

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CB Insights

JUNE 21, 2021

Future of Fintech 2021 (October 5-6, NYC) will provide updates on this activity and in-depth analysis on important trends driving financial services. New niche & community-focused banks. Global lending marketplaces. The post 17 Key Trends Covered At Future Of Fintech 2021 appeared first on CB Insights Research.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 12, 2022

We feel that as community bankers, we can learn much from Jamie Dimon (Chairman and CEO of JPM) and from Warren Buffet. Recently, JP Morgan Chase released its 64-page 2021 shareholder letter and 340-page annual report. As usual, it was full of insight that every community banker should consider. 3) Community Focused.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

What it means for community banks is clear. Numbers from the second and third quarters of 2021 would indicate that a decline to more historically normal levels of activity is underway. Developing leaders in mortgage lending. You’ll learn about: The 2022 mortgage market outlook. How to turn insight into action.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The DOJ’s lawsuit against Lakeland, filed in a New Jersey federal district court, is part of the DOJ’s nationwide “ Combating Redlining Initiative ” launched in October 2021. In the majority-white neighborhoods in the Newark Lending Area, residential mortgage services were available at branches to walk-in customers.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 14, 2022

Community banks have solid competitive advantages when competing against insurance companies (primarily life insurance companies or “Lifecos”) and commercial real estate securitization conduit lenders (CMBS) for commercial borrowers. Community banks have a cost advantage when competing against insurance companies and CMBS lenders.

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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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CFPB Monitor

JULY 5, 2022

In response to a request from three Democratic House members, the GAO recently issued a report on its review of fair lending oversight conducted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The GAO conducted the performance audit from January 2021 to June 2022.

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South State Correspondent

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The banking industry’s average efficiency ratio worsened for the first time since 2021. This development is very important to community banks, as their efficiency ratio also increased, but to 61.63%. The graph below shows the efficiency ratio for community and non-community banks (over $10B in assets).

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

But impulse buying – whether at home or in business – can result in waste, so think carefully about areas of your bank or credit union that could benefit next year from a small investment as 2021 draws to a close. Indeed, deposit levels to transaction accounts among community banks exploded 74% to $896.5 Lending & Credit Risk.

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CFPB Monitor

MARCH 7, 2023

Department of Justice (DOJ) that it engaged in unlawful redlining practices in the Columbus metropolitan area by not providing mortgage lending services to majority-Black and Hispanic communities from 2015 to 2021. . Continue Reading

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Financial institutions, fintech companies, and other small business lenders will need to begin collecting a wide array of small business lending data under the Consumer Financial Protection Board’s (CFPB) proposed small business lending data collection rule. The proposed rule , unveiled Sept. California Reinvestment Coalition v.

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