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The top lending & credit risk blogs of the year

Abrigo

The most-read lending & credit blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. 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.

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Revamping Data Integration for CRA Compliance: A Necessity in the New Normal

Perficient

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a federal law in the US that promotes the interest of financial service firms to serve their communities’ credit needs, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. CRA remains essential today because many businesses are struggling to operate post-pandemic and have shut down.

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Brad M. Bolton: Compliance as a focal point

Independent Banker

In today’s intense regulatory landscape, compliance extends to every aspect of banking, so much so that no one person or team can be solely charged with managing a bank’s compliance requirements. In fact, compliance has grown to become a massive responsibility that must be part of every employee’s job. My top three.

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The benefits of micro-lending programs

Independent Banker

These community banks are working to fix that through microlending programs. Now, some community banks are launching microlending programs to redress the balance. which operates $12 billion-asset OceanFirst Bank N.A. The bank partnered in early 2021 with Community LendingWorks, a Springfield, Ore., By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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How to Evaluate Business Lending Software for Your Bank

What should you look for in a Business Lending Platform? 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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Community Banks Accelerate FinTech Integrations

PYMNTS

For more community banks, the latter strategy can fast-track digitization initiatives. This week’s look at the latest bank-FinTech tie-ups shows Banking-as-a-Service and other FinTech players embracing smaller regional and community banks to elevate small- to medium-sized business (SMBs) and corporate banking offerings.

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Using digital lending helps to reach small businesses

Independent Banker

We spoke with industry specialists about the priorities for community banks as they build a digital loan process for small businesses. Digital lending capabilities are quickly becoming table stakes, particularly when it comes to small business lending. Benefits of digital lending. Ensure a more consistent lending process.

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