Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2020

Therefore, it’s essential that the credit memo captures the complete picture of the borrower to ensure proper risk management. I firmly believe to attain – and then maintain – consistent bank performance, we must balance three priorities in this order: soundness, profitability, and then growth,” Wear said. Asset/Liability.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 3, 2017

She writes that, while in recent years new bank formations have been at an all time low, an increase in de novo activity may be on the horizon. Issued 2 sets of answers to FAQs associated with the FDIC’s Statement of Policy on Applications for Deposit Insurance 3. Heightened capital requirements that must be met up front 3.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

What’s been mostly out of the mainstream news cycle, though, is the effects of regulation following the financial crisis on the community banks– specifically, credit unions. The regulation currently on the table for Congress is a proposed rule from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) on risk-based capital.

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Abrigo

APRIL 15, 2022

Regulators expect that for institutions to maintain adequate levels of liquidity, banks and credit unions must be able to meet both expected and unexpected cash flow and collateral needs without adversely affecting daily operations or financial performance. What is our response if we see problems coming?

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. Regulators and industry consultants agree that community banks are generally doing a great job handling their regulatory oversight and requirements.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 29, 2016

One overall benefit of effective loan pricing is that it is one of the many ways a financial institution can optimize capital. Adams, supervising examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, pricing is a key underwriting factor that should be addressed as part of a sound loan policy.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Podcasts for Bank & Credit Union Execs & Staff Are Plentiful; Here Are 10 Good Ones These banking podcasts discuss current events, strategic and policy issues, competition, digitalization advice, and more. Listen to the podcast episode, " How To Sleep Easier at Night About Capital and Risk Levels.".

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Regulators warn once again about rising CRE concentrations and risks. Just about every community bank makes commercial real estate loans. A whopping 95 percent of ICBA members are active commercial real estate (CRE) lenders, according to the latest ICBA Community Bank Lending Survey. By Howard Schneider.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 28, 2016

As in past years, community bankers will have a dynamic regulatory environment to contend with in 2016. Safety and soundness concerns will remain a prominent driver of that supervisory dynamic for community banks. What should community banks anticipate here? IB: So what should community banks anticipate here?

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 8, 2022

My biggest concern with the Fed is that they are continuing to pile on outsized rate hikes and are not spacing them out to consider the typical six- to nine-month lag in their policy moves. As Milton Friedman famously wrote: “Monetary policy affects the economy with long and variable lags.” 8%, following September’s -.5%, in September.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Regardless of the name, nonbank technology firms are wedging themselves between community banks and their customers by offering a slew of traditional and nontraditional banking products. This is why ICBA and community banks must continue to push consistent regulation of bank and nonbank financial service providers.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., Real-world testing. “I

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., Real-world testing. “I

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Jeff For Banks

JUNE 2, 2023

Although the Federal Home Loan Bank System was too close to the industry it regulated during the early years of the crisis and its policies greatly contributed to the problem, the Bank Board had been given far too few resources to supervise effectively an industry that was allowed vast new powers.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 5, 2022

At the same time as Fed tightening, the fiscal policy of handing out “free money” has apparently ended and the consequential explosion of demand will abate. People know the “free money” and easy Fed policy were certainly not “free” and they are paying the price with inflation. Fed policy also works with a lag of six to nine months.

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Abrigo

APRIL 22, 2024

Almost half sought credit to grow their businesses, and 28% applied to make repairs or replace capital assets. While small business loans inherently benefit business owners, they also benefit communities, according to 2021 research for the SBA. At the same time, 59% pursued credit to meet operating expenses.

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Jeff For Banks

MAY 4, 2020

Readers note: You can also view this post on Penn Community Bank's website. Remember, Fed policy of this type takes six to nine months before it is ingrained in the economy, hopefully ensuring that the eventual recovery is stronger than it would have been. Click here.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. Has it worked? 82% to over 2.3% Inspirational?

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Abrigo

MARCH 31, 2017

Commercial real estate lending continues to receive regulatory scrutiny and reminders for financial institutions to practice solid risk management. FDIC officials in March outlined several types of weaknesses in loan underwriting, administration and oversight practices that are emerging at some banks with CRE portfolios.

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Abrigo

JULY 28, 2021

CECL has been in the works for more than a decade, and regulators have repeatedly urged bankers to prepare for what the American Bankers Association has called the biggest change to bank accounting ever. Starting now affords enough time to enhance policies, procedures, and systems. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Learn More.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. Grab some popcorn and watch.

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Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Bank lending has not been the catalyst it used to be for improved growth in this recovery compared to prior ones; maybe we can point at regulation after regulation being forced onto banks and higher, more restrictive capital requirements. Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004.

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Fintech Labs Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Buzz Points partners with community banks and credit unions to reward consumers for buying local and banking local. Dealflow is building the largest channel for online capital formation. ebankIT is an Omnichannel Banking software company that delivers the latest innovative solutions in financial technology.

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