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CRE risk management: Navigating hazards and opportunities

Abrigo

WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters. Critical capital Should CRE lending be off the table? But that might not be the best move for your financial institution or your community. They’re not your hometown.

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Mortgage applicants find cozy home at some credit unions

Abrigo

Utilizing the Bank Information platform, Sageworks recently released a ranking of the top mortgage lending credit unions in the U.S. by geographic region , identifying the top 10 credit unions by mortgage loan volume for the Northeast, South, Midwest and South. Bruemmer, executive vice president for Landmark Credit Union.

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Stuck in the middle: Addressing the gap in senior housing with financial solutions.

PopularBank

A study from the University of Chicago found the number of retirees within that segment will nearly double in the next 10 years. Review fees and fee structures to determine the optimal pricing model for the community. Enhance amenities. Rebrand services and common areas to get the most out of your renovations. We’re here to help.

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Chicago, SBA Lending to Factor Heavily in Huntington's Growth Story

American Banker

The Ohio company is eager to rev up SBA lending in the Windy City now that it has closed on its purchase of FirstMerit. CEO Steve Steinour also credits his company's willingness to make big upfront community commitments for a seamless approval process.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. million gets the vaunted consumer lender a much-prized bank charter, low-cost deposits to juice current earnings, and a business lending capability to drive future growth. Performance and multiples continue to be solid, outperforming most regional banks. Has to be M-O-E.

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CRE Credit Risk – What You Need To Know Now

South State Correspondent

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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What Overbanked Chicago Augurs for the Future of M&A

American Banker

The Windy City is littered with small, privately held banks, some of which are looking to sell. Here is an overview of the challenges — and possible solutions — faced by those banks and ones like them in clogged banking markets around the country.

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