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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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Ag lending outlook & top challenges

Abrigo

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. Takeaway 2 Ag sector receipts are expected to increase, but so are input costs, so loan demand could pick up by 2023. . Farmers expect worse in 2023.

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Fintechs lost their edge in consumer lending in 2023: Fed report

American Banker

Record-high rates and the questionable future of credit performance put pressure on fintechs whose bread and butter was lending to low- and moderate-income folks.

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Acquire or Be Acquired 2023: Disruption ‘Comes Home’ to Banking

Gonzobanker

Scottdale, Arizona was chillier than normal this week, but that didn’t prevent bankers from having heated discussions about 2023 at this year’s Acquired or Be Acquired conference, hosted by Bank Director. There were many joint presentations with bankers and fintechs, talking about new initiatives they are working on in the trenches.

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CEO Roundtable: Ideas for a successful 2023

Independent Banker

Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Q: What will be your community bank’s greatest business challenge in 2023, and how are you preparing for it? Those are the things that we’re trying to figure out how to read as we put our 2023 budget together.

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Risk and Lending Predictions 2023: Hyper-Personalisation and More

FICO

While UK support will continue through 2023, and possibly into 2024, we can expect to see it provided on a more targeted basis as governments face rising debt burdens as a proportion of GDP. Here are my three predictions for risk management and customer treatment in 2023. The challenge will be further exacerbated as an estimated 1.4

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The Banking Crisis of 2023 is Over — Time to Get Back to the Crisis of the ’20s

Gonzobanker

Holding these assets can impact profitability because banks can’t lend those funds out or invest them at higher rates. The Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 could negatively impact banks’ ability to generate interchange fees and reduce the amount of capital they issue, however. Commercial real estate loans.