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How to Choose a Hedge Provider as a Bank

South State Correspondent

Last week we wrote about loan-level vs. balance sheet hedging for community banks and provided our loan proposal generator ( HERE ). We compared and contrasted the two strategies and sized the market for community banks. A community bank may transact one or only a few balance sheet hedges over many years.

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How to reduce the regulatory burden on community banks

Abrigo

In recent months, the momentum around reducing the regulatory burden on the nation’s community banks has continued to gain steam. However, the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, leaving resource-constrained community banks to cope with new demands. The second idea is community bank exemption from the Volcker Rule.

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How to Set Your Strategic Planning Time Horizon

South State Correspondent

For example, at present, return on equity performance is about 12% for the average community bank. A three-year time horizon isn’t long enough if say you want to take your lending platform nationally such as specializing in lending on robotics. Banks consistently produce under their cost of capital. Why is that?

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Fleet Feet: Running Shoe Retailer Sprints With Technology

PYMNTS

Americans are exercising through the pandemic. Despite its 37 -state footprint, Werder noted that Fleet Feet thinks of itself as both a national brand and a community retailer. The company’s marketing philosophy is "hyperlocal at scale,” he said, and that concept is also reflected at a national level.

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Guidance on TDRs Eases Coronavirus Workout Pressures

Abrigo

Working with borrowers that are current on existing loans, either individually or as part of a program for creditworthy borrowers who are experiencing short-term financial or operational problems as a result of COVID-19, generally would not be considered TDRs,” the agencies said. Modifications not automatically TDRs. speak to a specialist.

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FASB issues CECL – new standard for credit-loss recognition

Abrigo

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) said it was pleased with the consideration given to community banks’ views in the review process. But the National Association of Federal Credit Unions expressed disappointment that an updated draft wasn’t issued for public comment before the FASB finalized the standard.

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Supervisory Perspective

Independent Banker

“I know that unnecessary regulation saps the strength of community banks.” Having said that, I believe very strongly that community banks have a bright future, and they don’t need to ease or lower their standards to build market share. IB: What is the OCC doing to help reduce excessive regulatory burdens on community banks?