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Why community banks should partner with fintechs

Independent Banker

With consumer expectations seeming to evolve faster every year, community banks could consider partnering with a fintech to keep up with technological innovation. Those conversations, he says, centered around whether community banks could compete against this brash group of newcomers. Photo by Pogonici/iStock. Quick Stat.

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How community banks can address cybercrime

Independent Banker

Community banks have a choice about addressing the problem: Remain vulnerable or be vigilant. Fraud and cybercrimes continue to increase, causing challenges for community banks. But there’s plenty community banks can do to meet this challenge. Here are some ideas for strengthening fraud defenses.

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The top lending & credit risk blogs of the year

Abrigo

download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023. Takeaway 2 The top lending and credit blog posts focused on the benefits of banking technology, interest rate management, and developing risk ratings.

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Loan review – A crucial component of risk management

Abrigo

To provide bank management and the board with an objective assessment of credit quality and ongoing portfolio management 3. To serve as a critical component of a comprehensive, enterprise-wide, risk management practice 4. Additional Resources Managing member business lending risk Hiring headache?

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How to Evaluate Business Lending Software for Your Bank

This eBook explains the features of a Business Lending Platform that community banks should make their top priorities when evaluating any business lending software.

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Important Considerations When Growing the CRE Portfolio

Abrigo

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. In fact, software solutions are often key to both profitability and regulatory approval.

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Why banking technology makes sense – recession or not

Abrigo

Banking technology decisions now affect future growth With the possibility of a recession, community financial institutions may consider a delay or cut in technology spending. A buyer’s guide for lending software for smaller financial institutions can be helpful. Experts say that would be a mistake.