Abrigo

MARCH 9, 2015

The latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile was just released and the industry continues to be led by the nation’s community banks. percent of community banks were unprofitable during the quarter. However, across all banks, fourth quarter net income fell by 7.9 Community bank loan balances also rose 2.5

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

While the final guidance clearly applies to larger financial institutions, community banks should still take note. ” The section further details this would only occur under extraordinary circumstances, but community banks should be aware of the new framework and even consider applying the guidelines as a proactive, best practice.

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South State Correspondent

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Community banks are striving to increase loan yield and maintain their cost of funding (COF). We have created and used a novel structure to take advantage of the inverted yield curve to allow community banks to increase net interest margin (NIM) and fee income on these existing fixed-rate loans.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

The pandemic forced industries to accelerate their adoption of digital applications, and community banking was no exception. And as banking processes increasingly moved online, community bankers needed to fortify their online defenses against fraud and cybercrime. In August, ICBA hosted the Bank Security Institute.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 9, 2014

This article is the second in a two-part series on top concerns and growth strategies of community banks. Everyone in the banking industry seems to be asking the same question these days: How can we facilitate growth? Blog Bank' Source: 2014 Growth Strategy Survey.

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Abrigo

JULY 28, 2017

In a recent webinar for credit union executives, Danny Sharman a risk management consultant with Sageworks addressed loan data for these institutions, especially as they look toward the currect expected credit loss model (CECL) that will be required for the allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL).

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

FedNow can be another positive differentiator for our nation’s community banks, but we must be ready for this real-time service and its 24/7/365 requirements.”. FedNow will be a great equalizer for the industry, bringing real-time payment clearing and settlement to community banks across the country. My Top Four.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Relationship focus helps CFIs Small banks can leapfrog competitors and better serve their communities by combining their unique advantages with smart management and partnerships. Takeaway 3 With effective technology, the bank can continue to grow its portfolio without necessarily adding staff.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You might also like " CECL Streamlined: A Webinar Series for 2023 Adopters". The decision appears to mark the board’s final word on ongoing petitions from community banks and credit unions who asked for a delay or total exemption. 15, 2022 (effectively, by January 1, 2023, for most institutions). Download the "CECL Prep Kit.".

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

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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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Demand for digital solutions continues to accelerate, making innovation an imperative for community banks looking to excel in today’s evolving market. That’s why ICBA makes innovation a priority and provides community banks with the information and tools necessary to grow and succeed in today’s competitive landscape.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

ICBA has a growing network of people and resources community banks can tap into as they continue their innovation journeys. The ThinkTECH Accelerator is one of several initiatives underway this year to foster community bank-enabled fintech partnerships. By Charles Potts, ICBA.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

Naming conventions One benefit of customer-centric KYC is that it differentiates community financial institutions from larger, more impersonal banks by allowing clients to retain their individuality and build personal relationships. Members of Amish or sovereign citizen communities often have fewer government-issued IDs.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Working with a community bank is like being welcomed into the fold, and that’s why we choose our partners with care. But when I think about what makes this time of year special, it’s the sense of community it creates. I guess it’s no wonder that I’ve been drawn to community banking, where connectedness drives that all we do.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

In community banking, we’re not ones to rest on our laurels. We’re always raising the bar for ourselves, our teams and our communities to ensure we provide the best possible services to our customers. You want your teams to think not like employees but like co-owners of your bank’s successes. We teach them.

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Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

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. But a community financial institution often has different needs related to origination than those of a giant lender. Experts say that would be a mistake.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Is making more business loans a top focus at your bank or credit union this year? Nearly 90 of 100 bankers surveyed during a recent Abrigo webinar said their institutions plan to increase the volume of small business lending or commercial lending this year. You’re in good company. PPP Proved Technology.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

By investing in small businesses and creating jobs, community banks are helping support local economies throughout our nation. As prudent lenders, community bankers make every effort to mitigate risk. All too often, community banks fall prey to the we’ve-always-done-it-that-way mindset. By Charles Potts, ICBA.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Here’s another conversation with our consummate community banker. Hi Jim, this is Charlie Brown with Community Trust Bank. How are things at the community bank?”. “I Most community bankers I know don’t like to admit defeat. Quarterly bank industry update. By Jim Reber, ICBA Securities. 9 at 10 a.m.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

What this has to do with community bank investment management may not be readily apparent. Belly of the curve matters to community banks. First, the average duration of a community bank bond portfolio is more than four years right now. 2022 webinar series continues. There are really two reasons.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

The FedNow Service is launching in early 2023, giving community banks about a year to plan. Here’s how community bankers, payments experts and fintech vendors suggest using the time to prepare. With less than a year until the scheduled launch of the FedNow Service, community banks are still awaiting updates on specifics. “In

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Educated customers form stronger relationships with their community banks. When I first came into community banking, I quickly learned that our jobs are as much about education as they are about finance. While community bankers have deep knowledge of financial topics, most people don’t have that background.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Loan Decisioning Allows Small Business Lending to Grow Community financial institutions can leverage automated loan underwriting to increase small business lending and achieve consistency. . Win more small business deals: Watch this webinar on SMB Lending Best Practices. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox?

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2017

In this recent webinar , Garver Moore and Tim McPeak - principal consultants with Sageworks advisory services group - cover how community banks can improve data quality, assure data adequacy and take the step towards data validation and modeling. truncated by 000’s vs. not truncated) - Data is stored in the right format (e.g.,

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 6, 2017

During a Sageworks webinar on HVCRE risk management Rob Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, explained that clarifications on some of the murkier aspects of the HVCRE (high volatility commercial real estate) rule were anticipated by the industry.

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2020

Community banks and credit unions partnered with their communities to help families and businesses through these unprecedented times , causing spikes in consumer fraud that must be faced head on. C&I Loans. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending. SBA Lending. Ag Lending. C&I Loans. CRE Lending. Learn More.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

By Jim Reber, ICBA Securities As many community bankers are still picking up the pieces from their bond portfolio’s meltdown last year, it occurs to me that the breathtaking rise in rates has created at least one byproduct that is both unusual in frequency and tangibly beneficial for future performance. One is that they are loan surrogates.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Even now, however, banks and credit unions with 2023 deadlines are seeking information about what the earliest adopters have learned so far in their implementation efforts. During the webinar, Felicity Ours, CPA, CRC, of Summit Financial Group (NASDAQ: SMMF), a $2.2 Ours said Summit Community ran into that issue. Get started.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2023

You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Strategies to grow your commercial loan portfolio." Customers were used to this bank interface after two rounds of PPP, and then we dropped it like a lead balloon. In my experience, community banks only do what they have to do. They are: . Digital lending. Learn More.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 28, 2022

Learn more about loan pricing -- including how to assess the relative profitability of loans and how to use the output of loan pricing models -- during the webinar, " Loan Pricing: A Key Driver of Success." Watch the on-demand webinar here. Ag Lending. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S. or largely focused on the domestic banking market. So here’s your head start on finding some banking podcasts that might work for you. Banking Transformed 2. Banking with Interest 4.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Kennebec Savings Bank.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

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. Community financial institution lenders, however, will want to “pick their spots” for CRE loans this year. Watching for CRE red flags.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 19, 2023

This is one of the great mysteries of community banking. Almost every community bank touts its commitment to the relationship. Still, only some offer products that serve and are priced to build relationship value for the customer and the bank.

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Abrigo

MAY 11, 2020

Key Takeaways The coronavirus has propelled FIs and customers to embrace digital offerings Work from home schedules, sheltering in place, and urgent financial needs have changed customers' expectations of bank response times. The Paycheck Protection Program exposed the importance of digital offerings for customer retention and acquisition.

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Abrigo

APRIL 10, 2017

In a recent Sageworks webinar , Ancin Cooley of Synergy Credit Union Consulting took a deep dive into five areas that credit unions interested in growing their MBL portfolios need to be aware of in order to effectively manage risk in the MBL portfolio. Next, Ancin moved into a discussion of the current regulatory environment around MBL.

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