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Member business lending: How to leverage MBL for credit union growth

Abrigo

Develop an MBL program while mitigating risk Credit unions looking for alternate paths to growth in today's rising rate environment may be primed to leverage member business lending. Takeaway 3 The specific policy areas outlined below should be carefully considered by credit unions engaged in member business lending.

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California’s Proposed Business Lending Rules Draw Support

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Proposed regulations would give small businesses in California the nation’s most extensive set of truth-in-lending protections for small business borrowers. . The mandate says borrowers must be given the opportunity to understand the financing being offered in a clear, concise manner that enables informed comparisons across different options.

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SMB Alt-Lending Gears Up For Another Industry Shakeup

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and other nations around the world as a result of the global pandemic continues to draw comparisons to the 2008 financial crisis — so it’s only natural that analysts may turn to the past in an effort to predict what could lie ahead. “It comes in waves, there’s no doubt about it,” he said about the alt-lending boom.

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A step-by-step guide to financial institution strategic planning

Abrigo

What impact does peer comparison have on your loan pricing? In the CRE example, this might mean considering the plan’s effect on capital or overall interest rate. Learn to identify emerging CRE credit risk red flags. Learn to identify emerging CRE credit risk red flags.

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OnDeck, Kabbage, CAN Capital Join Forces

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Another SME financing advocacy group has been formed, this time by OnDeck, Kabbage and CAN Capital. The firms announced the creation of the Innovative Lending Platform Association on Thursday (May 5), citing advocacy, education and the development of best practices as their goals.

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10 Reports every bank and credit union should run NOW

Abrigo

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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Optimizing Loan Duration

South State Correspondent

Optimizing Loan Duration – Industry Comparison. We need to analyze the current lending environment and the market’s future expectations to answer that question. The Lending Curve. A lending curve shows borrowers’ loan coupons for different terms. Anything beyond two years gains virtually no carry trade for the bank.

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