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2020 CRE Outlook: Trends Expected to Shape Commercial Real Estate Lending

Abrigo

That’s just the beginning,” warned the Chicago Tribune less than a week earlier. Despite the painful evolution in retail, many experts expect another year of growth for commercial real estate – and for commercial real estate lenders, including community financial institutions. Watching for CRE red flags.

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First Women's Bank receives conditional approval from FDIC

American Banker

The proposed Chicago de novo would focus on serving female entrepreneurs.

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A $26.5M Settlement Between FDIC, Leaders of Failed Chicago Bank

American Banker

The former officers and directors for Midwest Bank & Trust have reached a $26.5 million settlement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. over charges of negligence during the financial crisis.

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How to Measure Interest Rate Risk Effectively in Banks & Credit Unions

Abrigo

FDIC) noted in its 2021 Risk Review. As recently as May 2021, regulators identified interest rate risk as among the key risks in the economy, financial markets, and the banking industry that could affect insured institutions.

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Four bankers of failed thrift charged with helping client embezzle funds

American Banker

The Justice Department alleges that the bankers worked with “higher-ranking bank officials” at Washington Federal Bank for Savings in Chicago to falsify records and hide funds prior to the bank's December 2017 collapse.

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5 Reasons to Increase SBA Loan Origination at Your Bank or Credit Union

Abrigo

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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5 Reasons to Increase SBA Lending at Your Bank or Credit Union

Abrigo

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. Offering SBA lending at the institution is a good way to “get in the door” with good credits.

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