South State Correspondent

MARCH 30, 2023

While desiring to bank everyone in your community is noble, it can be a poor use of resources. Not to say you want to ignore parts of your community, but why not focus more of your resources on those industries that will make your bank more profitable? While there are approximately 4,400 independent security firms in the U.S.,

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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). We will consider the minimal project DSCR in this article and cover the debt yield topic in future blogs.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2022

In this article, we analyze the industry’s cost of funding earning assets (COF) and track how community banks’ COF behaves relative to larger banks. In future articles, we will explain our modeling for community banks’ COF based on inflation, Fed Funds rates, consumer consumption and the Fed’s balance sheet runoff.

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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. In this article, we will quantify the value of a prepayment provision and compare the value of a step-down to a symmetrical break-even provision.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

During the pandemic, many community banks needed to change how they operated. For this and other reasons, now is a good time to review and refresh articles, bylaws and committee charters to ensure resilience and bolster risk management. Photo by Alita/Stocksy. By Susan Springer. Exploring the “what ifs”.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. Takeaway 2 Reports that assess capital, growth, and liquidity provide banking professionals data to drive decisions. Regulators review them to assess safety and soundness.

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Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

NYMBUS secured Series D financing (led by Insight Partners), partnered with Hurdlr for small business banking; with Atty Bank, Saint Louis Bank ’s legal community bank; and with Roger, Citizens Bank of Edmond ’s military niche bank. Core10 secured a Series B funding round led by Patriot Financial Partners with JAM FINTOP and the ICBA.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 5, 2022

In this article, we analyze why 75% LTV may not protect banks from credit risk on commercial loans and why there is only one source of loan repayment. . We concluded that obligors showing less than 1.50X DSCR would be most at risk, but the average community bank underwrites to 1.20X DSCR. Background.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The true cost of fraud goes beyond the initial reported fraud losses Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? While some of the recent trending fraud schemes are not new, they have been transformed to prey on communities already dealing with unprecedented times. Measuring the cost of fraud losses.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S. Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers 8. And all release a new episode at least monthly. Takeaway 2 With 2.8 BankTalk 3.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech in banking and finance. What is regtech? Talk to a specialist to learn more.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech for banks to enhance their processes. What is regtech?

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In this article, we would like to share best practices of how lenders advise borrowers on planning for the future path of interest rates and how borrowers should structure their balance sheets to better manage future cash flows. As community bankers, we are foremost trusted advisors to our customers. Bankers As Trusted Professionals.

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 24, 2023

In an article titled Is the Banking Crisis Over? Rising interest rates depress the value of low-rate securities and loans. Banks had more than $500 billion in unrealized losses on their securities at the end of March. Community-based financial institutions can no longer rely on their geographic communities for growth.

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Abrigo

APRIL 1, 2015

A recent Wall Street Journal article by Victoria McGrane and Jon Hilsenrath highlighted how the nation’s regulators are increasingly questioning and turning their focus toward bank boards. Lynn McKenzie and Edmund Green of KMPG recently contributed an article to Bank Director on how boards can challenge their banks’ management on risk.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

Want other articles like this on SBA loan origination in your inbox? Even if community businesses don’t end up utilizing the federally guaranteed loans , many small businesses have heard of SBA loans and want to explore them. SBA loan origination can be especially lucrative for community financial institutions now.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? Even if community businesses don’t end up utilizing the federally guaranteed loans , many small businesses have heard of SBA loans and want to explore them. SBA lending is especially lucrative for community financial institutions now.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 20, 2024

In last week’s article ( here ), we discussed why category and geographic diversification may be unfeasible for many community banks. We concluded that after a community bank sets limits on loan categories, the added benefit of geographic or loan category diversification is nullified.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In this article, I'll cover what a credit exception is, recommendations for creating loan/credit exceptions, and tips for developing an exception policy for the financial institution. a significant capital injection into the borrower, or other collateral such as liquid assets). A guarantee generally should be unlimited and continuing.

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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In this article, we look at the elements of excellent bank product design and provide some hacks on how to improve your current product offerings. Safety, security & accuracy. Many of these products provide a sense of community (Facebook). market capitalization, and more than $600mm in revenue.

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 2, 2015

The expansion would take him into the red for the next two years and his seed capital, taken from his personal savings and a home equity loan was not enough to fund the expansion. So to grow revenue, perhaps your bank should be a little more creative in getting capital to businesses of the future. He leased his office space.

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Gonzobanker

MAY 31, 2019

article , former Small Business Administration administrator Karen Mills said community banks with strong small business customer bases that don’t find new ways to serve them digitally are going to face a “reckoning.” Source: DeBanked ) Square Capital lent about $1.6 In a recent American Banker. Source: DeBanked ).

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2016

The Cariocas startup community was launched in 2015 and is an example of the startup scene’s maturation, providing a place of support and information for startups in the city. More recently, Brazil has become known for many things; unfortunately, its growing tech community may not be at the top of the list. Efficiency Drives Growth.

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Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 27, 2016

According to a recent American Banker article , WSFS Financial Corporation struck a deal with Zenbanx, a Silicon Valley-based neobank, mobile only player. So its brand didn't blow away its buyer, Capital One, either. If Moven driven deposits keep coming in, CBW may have to raise capital to support the balance sheet.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2019

Such a move would enable people in need of such space – for, say, retailers or warehouses – to bypass the brokers typically involved in securing that real estate. And investors are still pouring capital into companies operating in the sector. That said, issues related to competition and trust are hardly the only challenges.

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Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 4, 2014

So said John Authers in a recent Financial Times article. But wait, ING Direct grew to $92 billion in assets until ING Group divested it to Capital One. Aside from the cyber security of it, let''s think of the implications from a corporate accounting system that wants to interact directly with the bank''s core.

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Abrigo

MAY 13, 2020

It will free them to spend more time on value-added services for clients, such as providing analytics, or making information available to clients about how to better manage capital or how their controllers can avoid getting scammed by phishing. Kylee Wooten, Content and Media Relations Manager, contributed to this article. learn more.

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Abrigo

MAY 22, 2024

Small business lending is also a prominent line of business for many financial institutions, especially those driven by a mission to help their communities thrive. Almost half sought credit to grow their businesses, and 28% applied to make repairs or replace capital assets. A majority of applicants sought less than $100,000.

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MyBankTracker

JULY 30, 2020

Overall, though, bonds are a great fixed-income security to include in your investment portfolio. This money is then used to buy securities. Capital preservation. So it’s smart to choose investment strategies that also protect your money and preserve your capital. Invest in your community. Bond mutual funds.

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Abrigo

APRIL 22, 2024

Small business lending is also a prominent line of business for many financial institutions, especially those driven by a mission to help their communities thrive. Almost half sought credit to grow their businesses, and 28% applied to make repairs or replace capital assets. A majority of applicants sought less than $100,000.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 10, 2023

This article explores the risk and what to do about it. CRE Risk Background While ten years ago, community and regional banks use to make up some 55% of the CRE market, in 2023, these banks now compose approximately 72% (below). The risk here is that community banks continue to take on an above-average amount of CRE credit exposure.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 12, 2015

Firms started in the dorm room that have no employees, just an eager volunteer, no revenue, and no capital need not apply. So FinTech (six) firms need capital and revenues to grab a foothold in the financial services market. Thank you to all of our users over these years who helped to make our community and products a success."

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

It turns out that confidence is more valuable than capital. This article highlights ten not-so-evident lessons of the banking crisis that every banker must consider going forward. Now, customers and analysts will pay more attention to Loans + Securities-to deposit ratio.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 15, 2023

This article provides an update on pricing trends driven by our Loan Command aggregated community bank data and highlights some working pricing ideas. A combination of credit concerns and funding pressure have most community banks focusing on their existing customers and moving away from new transaction-orientated clients.

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MyBankTracker

MAY 29, 2020

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards. The Capital One website does specify that this card is designed for people with excellent credit. Read the Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards editor’s review. Related Articles. Denied a Secured Credit Card? Read the Chase Freedom Unlimited editor’s review.

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MyBankTracker

MAY 29, 2020

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards. The Capital One website does specify that this card is designed for people with excellent credit. Read the Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards editor’s review. Related Articles. There’s no annual fee for this card and you can get an introductory APR on purchases.

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Jessica Ellerm

MAY 5, 2016

Yet more often than not, getting a loan requires some form of collateral as security. As traditional types of security like the family home become further out of reach for the incoming generation of entrepreneurs, how will our traditional approach to lending need to change? Hanson (83). From relationships to algorithms.

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