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Small business lending insights Vol. 1

Abrigo

Recent data and trends of the small business lending market SMB Lending Insights is a snapshot of current financial trends and metrics that impact small and medium-sized business (SMB) lending and financial institutions. You might also like this guide for smarter, faster small business lending.

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The top lending & credit risk blogs of the year

Abrigo

The most-read lending & credit blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023.

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1Q 2023 Loan Pricing Update

South State Correspondent

Even though many loans were booked at below-par value (more information HERE), increasing margins helped drive significant revenue resulting in one of the best years for an initial risk-adjusted return on capital. The other ultra-competitive sector was owner-occupied lending backed by real estate to medical professionals.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

While Huntington is down like most bank stocks, the pain hasn’t been as severe, and Huntington doubled down on local markets in 2023 by consolidating business units. He passed away in January 2023. The Worst Day of the Year Award – goes to May 1, 2023, when First Republic Bank failed. What a year.

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3Q 2023 Commercial Loan Pricing Trends

South State Correspondent

Regarding loan growth, lending continues to be at the slowest pace since 2008. Consumer lending and commercial real estate are leading most of the growth, at 11% (driven mainly by keeping more mortgages on the balance sheet) and 8%, respectively. Total industry loans grew 5.1% for the year compared to last year.

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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Any Sized Bank That You Must Get Right in 2023

South State Correspondent

A potential economic slowdown, slower rate rises, an inverted yield curve, and deposit stress likely make 2023 a trying year compared to 2022. Because many banks are now producing below their cost of capital, growth further exacerbates their issues and drives them out of business (likely through a sale) faster.

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Consumer Credit Update for 2Q 2023

South State Correspondent

Volume is not expected to pick up in the second half of 2023. Capital rotation is to HELOCs and away from autos. Within autos, the capital rotation is for new cars over used cars. Consumer Credit – Cards There is a shift of capital occurring to the prime tiers of cardholders. Some of this is due to margin pressures.

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