Jeff For Banks

JUNE 2, 2023

Second, this can be accomplished only if the industry does not have too much influence over its regulators and if the regulators have the ability to hire, train, and retain qualified staff. Third, the regulators need adequate financial resources. My lesson learned to the regulators, read your past lessons learned.

FDIC 78

FDIC Community Bank Regulation Lending 78

NCR

AUGUST 31, 2016

Yet banks need one important yet not easily attainable ingredient to do mortgages right in an era of ever-increasing rules and regulations—quality. Some banks choose to overcome the quality hurdle—which is demanded by both regulators, GSEs and investors—by hiring their own QC staff. Mortgage compliance does not come cheap.

Community Bank 49

Community Bank Community Guidelines Compliance 49

Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

The FDIC has nearly quadrupled its enforcement actions (“EA”) over the past three years. The productive view about the similarity of EAs is why haven’t we been doing some of the things required by regulators in the first place? Banking is a highly regulated industry, and has been since the Great Depression.

Regulation 71

Regulation FDIC National Capital 71

Gonzobanker

MARCH 22, 2023

Irvine Sprague, Former FDIC Director So Gonzo Bankers … how many of us have been hesitant lately to check our iPhone each morning to see what trouble may have hit the fan in the financial world during a few restless hours of slumber? Additionally, regulators and investors are growing more concerned about credit risk when the economy slows.

social media 78

social media Capital Risk Management Strategy 78

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As the FDIC said recently: Exceptions to policy should be few in number and properly justified, approved, and tracked. Generally speaking (subject to Regulation B), business loans should be guaranteed by the principals of the borrower. Get details in "A guide to implementing credit policy."

Policies 195

Policies Lending Risk Management Examples 195

Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 29, 2016

I recently mentioned to a community bank management team that community financial institutions are slower to close branches because their decision making goes beyond the spreadsheet and market potential. Community bankers know the town mayor, and key business leaders. We over-invest in under-performing branches. no, this week!

Training 60

Training FDIC Community Resources 60

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., See sidebar for details on the tool itself.).

Tools 70

Tools Community Community Bank Security 70

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., See sidebar for details on the tool itself.).

Tools 70

Tools Community Community Bank Security 70

South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

Percentage of Uninsured Deposits: At the time of failure, SVB had approximately 88% of their deposits above the FDIC-insured $250k limit and ran at 95% at the end of last year. Some form of this ratio will likely be applied to the national and regional banks, which means larger community banks will also be judged by this ratio.

social media 195

social media FDIC Branding Management 195

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Takeaway 3 Numerous resources can help banks and credit unions offer training on fraud to help customers or members recognize scams and avoid theft. Some options include: In-person fraud prevention seminars, either held at a branch location or a local community center. Tap into anti-fraud resources offered by other organizations.

Fraud 195

Fraud Resources social media Software 195

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 25, 2020

On May 20, 2020, the OCC issued a final rule to “strengthen and modernize” its existing Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations. The final rule defines a “qualifying activity” as an activity that helps meet the credit needs of a bank’s entire community, including low- and moderate income individuals (LMI) and communities.

Community 97

Community Lending Meeting Retail 97

Jeff For Banks

MARCH 29, 2014

We believe we can effectively compete as a community bank in our market area and the niche markets we serve. Since the fourth quarter, 2012, we have expanded to serve the small business community by offering loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration as well as the U.S. We focus our marketing efforts in three areas.

Strategy 101

Strategy Texas San Antonio Fort Worth 101