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Community banks most likely to approve small business loans

Abrigo

According to a recent survey from four Federal Reserve Banks, small regional and community banks have the highest approval rate for small business loans. Small regional and community banks had a much higher approval rate (90 percent) for those firms classified as “Growers.”

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The Good, the Bad and the Not-Yet Ugly: FDIC's 4Q Report Card

American Banker

On the one hand, the FDIC's Quarterly Banking Profile showed how normal banking is again. But there were also worrying signs, including an increase in charge-offs, higher loan-loss provisions, and fears of the impact from the energy sector.

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The OCC’s final CRA rule: what changed from the agency’s proposed rule?

CFPB Monitor

On May 20, 2020, the OCC issued a final rule to “strengthen and modernize” its existing Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations. of Community Development Fund Advisors. Under the agency’s final rule, the same facts and circumstances will be evaluated in a similar manner regardless of the particular region or particular examiner.

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Everything Looks Good in FDIC Report Card, Except.

American Banker

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s s third-quarter earnings report was stacked with good news: record earnings and lending, fewer troubled loans and higher interest and noninterest income. Yet there was one statistic that is likely to fuel more calls for help from Washington.

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Welcome to New Orleans

Independent Banker

Welcome to the Crescent City, where the largest educational gathering of community bankers convenes this month. It’s Community Banking LIVE 2016 in New Orleans. Independent Community Bankers of America. State/Regional Partners Reception*. State/Regional Affiliate Associations & Exhibitor Receptions*.

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Troubling Signs on the Horizon for Banks in FDIC Data

American Banker

s first-quarter report card, there were also signs of trouble for the future, including larger institutions' ongoing exposure to the energy sector. While there were positive signals like loan growth and improved interest margins in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s

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Fraud prevention and detection: Empowering clients through education

Abrigo

Some options include: In-person fraud prevention seminars, either held at a branch location or a local community center. These events are a great way to show leadership and support to the community while having face time with customers, members, and prospects and maximizing time spent.

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