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. Perhaps executives think delaying or cutting spending on technology to make lending more efficient will affect only their staff.

Technology 195

Technology Lending Community Software 195

CFPB Monitor

JULY 5, 2022

In response to a request from three Democratic House members, the GAO recently issued a report on its review of fair lending oversight conducted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. These changes contributed to fewer annual fair lending examinations and deficiency findings leading to matters requiring attention at smaller banks.

Lending 78

Lending Report Policies Handbook 78

Abrigo

JUNE 18, 2020

15 due to compliance with specific health and safety requirements as outlined in the PPP Flexibility Act. Documentation requirements remain the same for this longer form, and in general, borrowers preparing to file forgiveness applications using either of the revised forms will need to gather roughly the same materials. CRE Lending.

Lending 293

Lending Strategy Risk Management Compliance 293

Abrigo

MAY 30, 2023

But compliance deadlines are tiered. Final rule Effective dates & compliance dates for rule 1071 As they do with any new requirement, financial institutions want to know when the CFPB 1071 rule is effective and when they must begin collecting and reporting data on their small business lending activities.

Compliance 195

Compliance Lending Data Regulation 195

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.

Community Bank 164

Community Bank Community Texas Leadership 164

Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Takeaway 2 AML staff should recognize human trafficking red flags and know their customers well to help detect suspicious activity in their communities. One issue that hurts people and communities everywhere is human trafficking, and January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Training 259

Training Community Software Texas 259

Gonzobanker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Lending Tech With Almost Steady Grades (Even With Rough Semesters). Mortgage services provider ICE acquired mortgage services provider Black Knight bringing together the two largest providers in the space.

Fintech 184

Fintech Lending Software Compliance 184

Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Indeed, deposit levels to transaction accounts among community banks exploded 74% to $896.5 31, 2019, and June 3, 2021, according to the Community Banking in the 21st Century report. In a competitive lending environment, many banks and credit unions are concerned about losing good-quality loans if they over-price them.

Conference 195

Conference San Antonio Lending Fraud 195

Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

They can more easily consider how to harness genAI's power to enhance their operations, compliance, risk management, and member or customer experience. Another example of using predictive AI is small business lending software that incorporates AI-driven lending intelligence.

Examples 221

Examples Fraud Resources Risk Management 221

Abrigo

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Takeaway 2 The bill will set aside billions for community financial institutions to lend, as well as for loans to businesses in low-income areas. . Here’s what financial institution lenders seeking to assist their communities with PPP loans in the new round need to know. billion in CARES Act funding plus $284.45

Lending 195

Lending Community Regulation Maine 195

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Anticipating what’s new for your community bank’s next field examination. This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. By Karen Hoffman. Benjamin Franklin famously said that “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”

Compliance 101

Compliance Regulation Community Bank Community 101

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 6, 2018

On July 26, 2018, the Federal Reserve Board (“ FRB “) announced the launch of the “Consumer Compliance Supervision Bulletin” (the “ Bulletin “) and simultaneously published its first issue. Mortgage Target Pricing.

Compliance 68

Compliance Risk Management Lending Training 68

Abrigo

JANUARY 14, 2021

Takeaway 1 This round of PPP funding focuses on new borrowers in low- and moderate-income communities. . There is no doubt that the COVID-19 global pandemic has challenged communities across the country and has created a significant economic downturn, which has hit small businesses especially hard. PPP Fraud Spikes.

Fraud 195

Fraud Compliance Community Trends 195

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Greater uncertainty wins as the Supreme Court upholds statistical evidence in fair lending claims. Supreme Court, it is, and the high court’s recent ruling to that effect is likely to affect community banks, their regulatory examinations and their potential exposure to fair lending lawsuits. lending compliance.

Lending 70

Lending Community Bank Policies Community 70

Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Core connectivity and API providers CFM and NXTsoft merged, acquiring document workflow provider IMM and rebranding as Kinective. Alogent acquired document imaging and tracking solution provider AccuSystems. Numerated , a business lending origination platform, partnered with Finastra for a LaserPro integration.

Fintech 103

Fintech Software Illinois Lending 103

Abrigo

APRIL 8, 2020

Provide a BSA refresher course to your lending staff. BSA compliance remains crucial to protecting financial system. Key Takeaways BSA requirements still apply to Paycheck Protection Program loans. While these loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA, fraud is still a concern.

Compliance 195

Compliance Lending Fraud Community 195

Abrigo

JANUARY 13, 2021

As communities across the country continue to struggle with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, good news has surfaced as the Small Business Administration (SBA) announces the rollout of another round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding. Lending & Credit Risk. SBA Lending. Lessons Learned. Learn More. Learn More.

Fraud 195

Fraud Community Lending Analysis 195

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Key Takeaways Effective credit risk review promotes lending agility. Effective credit risk review promotes lending agility. However, many community financial institutions derive a significant portion of income from lending. Furthermore, lending is a major source of risk for most banks and credit unions.

System 150

System Lending Compliance Risk Management 150

Abrigo

JUNE 4, 2020

Another, more vague exemption involves the borrower documenting an inability to return to the same level of business activity that the business was operating at before Feb. 15 due to compliance with requirements or guidance from the U.S. Lending & Credit Risk. SBA Lending. CRE Lending. CRE Lending.

Lending 195

Lending Risk Management Management Community 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time for community financial institutions to pay attention. The CBOT penalty is a solid reminder to all community financial institutions that a robust AML program is critical in guarding against money laundering and terrorist financing risks regardless of size and risk. Fundamentals of BSA. CommunityBank of Texas' citations.

Resources 195

Resources Texas Analysis System 195

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

6247-A) to the New York Community Reinvestment Act (NYCRA) that expand the NYCRA’s coverage to non-depository mortgage lenders. The amendments direct the DFS, in assessing a mortgage banker’s performance, to review all reports and documents filed by the mortgage banker. Expansion of CRA coverage.

New York 78

New York Community Regulation Data 78

Abrigo

AUGUST 18, 2020

The government was quick to roll-out PPP loans to offer relief to small businesses and communities. If you carefully document all of this, you will be proactive and prepared for your exam.” . Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending. SBA Lending. Asset/Liability. C&I Loans.

Fraud 195

Fraud Lending Trends Compliance 195

PYMNTS

APRIL 23, 2020

Below, PYMNTS rounds up the latest solutions that FinTechs and lenders are developing to ease the PPP lending process for SMBs and FIs alike, with many initiatives focused on enabling regional and community banks to maintain a competitive edge against the biggest banks. LendingTree. Fresno First Bank. Funding Xchange, Experian.

Fresno 142

Fresno Regional Fintech Lending 142

South State Correspondent

MARCH 7, 2024

The application spans across a bank so data in multiple calendars, emails, Teams’ messages and documents can be accessed. The banker can then refine the document from there, modifying and customizing as necessary. You can instantly create a five-slide PowerPoint presentation from email copy or an outline in a Word document.

Training 195

Training Data Tools Technology 195

PopularBank

MAY 24, 2024

Staying informed, making sure your facility’s current procedures align with the CMS mandate, investing in staff training, resident engagement and community partnerships can all aide in finding the right solution for your facility. Developing a local talent pipeline will help meet the staffing mandate as well as bring jobs into the community.

Operations 52

Operations Training Community Meeting 52

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Q1 2023 compliance date is near for smaller SEC-reporting financial institutions and private or not-for-profit banks and credit unions, and progress is decidedly mixed, according to the Abrigo 2022 CECL Survey. It can also reduce the time spent on documenting decisions and report writing. Stay up to date on CECL best practices.

Survey 195

Survey Software Resources Meeting 195

PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2018

Australia’s alternative finance community has vowed to heighten transparency following criticism over Prospa ‘s high interest rates, which caused the FinTech to scrap its initial public offering (IPO). Lending platforms must also provide compliant mediation services and ensure compliant draft contracts.

Lending 100

Lending Comparison Fintech Compliance 100

CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 29, 2020

Unfortunately, this is an area where there is very little regulatory guidance or commentary, leaving financial institutions with the task of making guesses and judgment calls about how to use ad targeting effectively, and in a way that minimizes fair lending risks.

Lending 130

Lending social media Compliance Regulation 130

Abrigo

OCTOBER 6, 2020

William Shear, Director of Financial Markets and Community Investment for the U.S. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending. SBA Lending. He said that despite working with the SBA to mitigate risk, "There's no doubt a large part [of funding] has gone to ineligible recipients." million PPP loans and 3.5

Payments 150

Payments Fraud Lending Regulation 150

Abrigo

APRIL 14, 2020

Internal plans should document credit concerns and assess current liquidity. Document plans for credit concerns. First, the internal plan needs a documented plan for credit concerns, including borrower forbearance, loan initiatives, etc. This flow of repayments is the major source of “liquidity” in the community banking system.

Community 195

Community Lending Meeting Marketing 195

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Andy Snow, Senior Vice President of Customer Success for Abrigo, a leading technology provider of compliance, credit risk, lending, and asset/liability management solutions to community financial institutions, said some lenders have been very frustrated. Lending & Credit Risk. SBA Lending. SBA Lending.

Fraud 195

Fraud Lending Taxes Regulation 195

Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Community banks certainly want to remain conservative with risks and follow regulations. But shareholders also expect profitability and growth, while keeping costs, especially those related to regulatory compliance, down. The regulatory compliance aspect is critical, CEIS notes. First, independence and objectivity are critical.

Risk Management 186

Risk Management Management Lending Resources 186

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Treasury Department encouraged banks to prioritize existing customers applying for PPP loans — allegedly at the expense of underserved communities and SMBs. The report raises legitimate concerns about whether and how communities and the smallest, most vulnerable firms were (or were not served). The KYC Component .

Lending 161

Lending Fraud Community Report 161

Abrigo

AUGUST 18, 2020

The government was quick to roll-out PPP loans to offer relief to small businesses and communities. If you carefully document all of this, you will be proactive and prepared for your exam.” . Consider a risk-based lookback for your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) portfolio. BSA Rules and Regulation. Card Fraud.

Fraud 195

Fraud Trends Compliance Technology 195

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

A community bank’s practical guide to compliance cost control. When it comes to reducing compliance costs, recommendations typically fall into complicated territory. Few community banks have the luxury of ripping and replacing their entire compliance management strategy, leaving many executives on the hunt for practical tips.

Community Bank 105

Community Bank Compliance Community Resources 105

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

AI can help solve customer pain points—but does it mean community banks will lose the personal touch they pride themselves on? As community bankers themselves tell us, the answer is no. First, with AI’s ability to mimic human intelligence, community banks can quickly process huge amounts of data to ease customer friction.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Community Customer Experience Data 91

Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2022

At recent Abrigo CECL Kickstart webinars, consultants demonstrated CECL implementation practices with an emphasis on the needs of community banks and credit unions. Instead, remember that if your institution’s process is reasonable, defensible, and based on accurate and available data , compliance will not be an issue.

Policies 195

Policies Data Examples Lending 195