The Paypers

MARCH 19, 2024

UK Finance ’s Business Finance Review has revealed that SME lending reached GBP 3.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

A potential economic slowdown, slower rate rises, an inverted yield curve, and deposit stress likely make 2023 a trying year compared to 2022. In the past, you have seen us rank customer relevance and total experience as a top priority for banks – not in 2023. Lending Focus – Interest Rate Sensitivity and Credit Accuracy.

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Jeff For Banks

JANUARY 20, 2024

In fact, the most read of 2023 was from 2013, ten years prior. Here were the top three most read articles of 2023: Loan Pricing: Must It Be So Complicated URL: Jeff For Banks: Loan Pricing: Must It Be So Complicated? But the number of clicks is directionally correct on what most interests readers. One can dream. Or It Will End You.

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BankInovation

MARCH 15, 2023

There are many reasons to modernize your commercial lending technology. Make 2023 a year of transformation for these core reasons: Enabling a digital omnichannel experience One loan system for multiple lines of business Real-time access to data System agility to grow These all support the main priority—improving the customer experience.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 16, 2023

Volume is not expected to pick up in the second half of 2023. There are issues with Fair Lending around trying to mitigate this risk, so banks are cautioned to proceed with counsel and risk review. The post Consumer Credit Update for 2Q 2023 appeared first on SouthState Correspondent Division.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Financial institutions work to meet Q1 2023 CECL deadline A CECL implementation survey by Abrigo found progress by financial instittuions is mixed ahead of the upcoming deadline. . In many cases, financial institutions adopting CECL for the 2023 deadline are tracking ahead of where SEC registrants were as they faced a 2020 deadline.

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Banking Exchange

JANUARY 23, 2023

Almost nine in 10 CFOs expect commercial lending to be a “major source of profitable growth” this year Retail Banking Financial Trends Feature Lines of Business Technology Feature3 Financial Research

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s time for banks and credit unions to finally execute those C&I lending priority initiatives. Senior bank and credit union executives have ranked commercial and industrial (C&I) loans as a top lending priority over the past several years in Cornerstone Advisors’ annual What’s Going On in Banking research.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 22, 2023

In a previous article ( here ), we discussed why commercial loan prepayment protection would be a critical return on asset (ROA) driver for community banks in 2023. The post 4 Ways To Quantify Loan Prepayment Protection in 2023 appeared first on SouthState Correspondent Division. The greater fool theory breaks down in a recession.

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FICO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Home Blog FICO Meet The 2023 FICO Decisions Awards Winners! In 2023, we have 15 winners across 10 award categories representing companies from every corner of the globe. There was plenty of creativity and moxy in the approaches, business models and technologies deployed by the class of 2023.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As a point of reference, the S&P US BMI Bank Total Return Index for the five years ended December 7, 2023 was 23.32%. It had $447 million of assets and $121 million of equity at September 30, 2023. For the third quarter 2023, net interest margin was 4.10%, ROA was 1.42%, and ROE was 14.95%.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently issued a press release announcing a 2023 update to its Equity Action Plan. The Equity Action Plan is part of HUD’s efforts to implement President Biden’s Executive Order on “ Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.”.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 31, 2023

The CFPB has released the Summer 2023 edition of Supervisory Highlights. Continue Reading

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South State Correspondent

JUNE 13, 2023

However, when presented with a hedging strategy where the bank’s lending contribution to FTP is not known for 30 to 60 days, almost every banker declines – yet the same risk appears acceptable for the entire term of a balance sheet fixed-rate loan.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 22, 2023

House of Representatives , by a vote of 221-202, voted under the Congressional Review Act to override the CFPB’s final Section 1071 small business lending rule (1071 Rule), and the U.S. As was expected, on December 19, 2023 President Biden vetoed the legislation. Senate , by a vote of 53-44, voted to do the same. Continue Reading

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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. However, most bankers were optimistic that deals would pick up later in 2023 and that the chances of a raging 2024 are strong.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

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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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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FICO

JANUARY 19, 2023

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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Javelin Strategy & Research

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Banner Section Home Rss.xml 2023 Trends & Predictions Javelin’s Trends & Predictions reports look at the coming year across the range of Javelin Strategy & Research’s practice areas—digital banking, fraud & security, payments, and wealth management—and highlight the compelling challenges and opportunities likely to emerge.

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 24, 2023

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.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Kentucky banks and Kentucky trade association that filed a lawsuit in a Kentucky federal district court challenging the CFPB’s final small business lending rule (Rule) have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction. The court has ordered the CFPB, if it objects to the motion, to file a response by September 3, 2023.

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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. Quick Stat.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 11, 2022

The FHFA announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will require mortgage servicers to maintain certain fair lending data elements, including the borrower’s age, race, ethnicity, gender, and preferred language. The fair lending data must be stored in a searchable format, and must transfer with servicing throughout the loan term.

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Current Risk in Term Lending. The market expects the FOMC to raise short-term rates over six times in the next 12 months and the Fed Funds rate to reach over 1.60% by February of 2023. The post Our ARC Lending Tactic For Quality Loan Growth appeared first on SouthState Correspondent Division. Why ARC Makes Sense.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Connecticut Department of Banking (the “Department”) issued a guidance letter on September 11, 2023 (the “Guidance”) providing its position regarding the amendments to Connecticut’s Small Loan Lending and Related Activities Act (the “Act”) that become effective on October 1, 2023.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

On September 14, 2023, the CFPB released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Small Business Data Collection Rule (the “Rule”). These FAQs are in addition to the set published in June 2023, which are dated. Some, but not all, of the FAQs are discussed below.

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Abrigo

MAY 30, 2023

DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 The effective date of the CFPB's new rule based on Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act is June 28, 2023. Takeaway 2 Reporting tiers and their deadlines are based on the number of covered transactions to small businesses that a lender originated in 2022 and 2023. But compliance deadlines are tiered.

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Small Business Administration lending is an arena where community banks and nonbanks compete favorably with some of the largest U.S. financial institutions. Here are the biggest SBA 7(a) lenders based on the value of approved loans.

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SWBC's LenderHub

MARCH 23, 2023

As we discussed in part one of our Q1-2 2023 Economic Outlook , the financial sector appears well-positioned for an economic downturn. That being said, we are seeing the deterioration in delinquencies we have been forecasting.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 19, 2023

On the loan origination side, Abrigo’s Sageworks Lending product was lauded for its ease of use. “We have been using the Sageworks Lending software for over three years,” said one reviewer. “It We use a lot of the lending modules and love how everything integrates, creating efficiency and ease of use.”

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American Banker

MARCH 22, 2024

The FDIC Office of Inspector General attributed the downfall of Citizens Bank in November 2023 to lax lending practices and risk mismanagement by the Lange family, causing a $14.8 million loss to the regulator's Deposit Insurance Fund. The OIG saw no grounds for a more extensive review.

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American Banker

MARCH 25, 2024

Lower commodity prices and decreases in government assistance are expected to push farm income lower this year and raise credit risk for banks.

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FICO

JUNE 1, 2023

2023 started off with unexpected growth, mild recession still predicted this year Reviewing earlier forecasts, many economists were predicting a mild recession to begin in the first quarter of 2023. The numbers: First quarter 2023 GDP released by the U.S. by the end of 2023. from February 2023 to March 2023.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 12, 2023

In the March 2023 issue of Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights , the FDIC discusses consumer compliance issues identified by its examiners during supervisory activities conducted in 2022 involving referral arrangements, trigger leads, servicemember protections, and fair lending compliance. Compliance Issues.

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