Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Personalized Touch with Efficient Service Can Boost Lending Banks and credit unions can boost business lending by combining a relationship focus with transaction-oriented processing. . This competition can only increase as the lending landscape continues to shift.

Lending 195

Lending St. Louis Community Survey 195

South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Community banks do this profitably by turning transactional accounts into relationships.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank FDIC Community National 195

South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Community banks do this profitably by turning transactional accounts into relationships.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank FDIC Community National 195

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Key Takeaways Financial institutions who want to maintain a healthy share of business lending this year and through potentially tougher economic times ahead want to be in the best position possible before trouble hits. Abrigo's Business Lending Readiness Survey found many processes stymie those efforts. learn more.

Lending 243

Lending Survey Data System 243

Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Ashley Horner (right), senior vice president and SBA loan administrator, shown with portfolio manager Melanie Elmore, says Summit Bank is on track to make $30 million in SBA loans this year. Loan providers share an infectious enthusiasm and growing optimism for one vertical’s prospects in 2022: commercial lending. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

Lending 158

Lending Community St. Louis Community Bank 158

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Santander Bank has announced three high-level appointments, two overseeing lending operations and another overseeing marketing, according to a press release. in Information Technology Management from the University of Virginia, according to Santander. Patrick Smith was named head of Small Business Banking. Smith holds a B.S.

Lending 160

Lending New York Virginia Boston 160

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

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.

Lending 150

Lending Community Community Bank Compliance 150

PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2019

Businesses of a certain size — and in industries as varied as construction and restaurants — know the pain of wondering if they will have enough capital to fund operations, inventory, expansion and other mission-critical business activities. When it comes to SMB lending, PayPal has gone global. and global economy. and global economy.

Lending 221

Lending Capital Operations Community 221

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. We don’t operate from a position of fear.”. Bank of Montana, Missoula, Mont.; By Roshan McArthur.

Community Bank 169

Community Bank Community Montana Leadership 169

Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. These days, there’s a lot to contend with as a community bank, from changing consumer behaviors due to the pandemic to uncertainty surrounding the economy and inflation. Build a lending niche. By Cheryl Winokur Munk. Quick stat. Paul, Minn.,

Community Bank 170

Community Bank Community Lending Leadership 170

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

With consumer expectations seeming to evolve faster every year, community banks could consider partnering with a fintech to keep up with technological innovation. Swashbuckling, nimble, well-funded and unapologetically entrepreneurial, fintechs are offering innovations that allow community bankers to dream big in a host of ways.

Community Bank 159

Community Bank Community Fintech Risk Management 159

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

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.

Lending 91

Lending Community Bank Community Illinois 91

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. Declining deposits, higher cost of funds, and ever-increasing competition are just a few challenges these executives are managing.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Kansas City Community Lending 195

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists? What changes will 2022 bring?

Community Bank 144

Community Bank Community Lending Louisiana 144

Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The banking industry has faced many challenges in 2020, from transitioning to CECL, managing Paycheck Protection Program loans, and navigating an unprecedented economic recession. More than 500 banking professionals across the country gathered for a two-day 2020 ThinkBIG: Manage Risk. Plan for new technology and innovations.

Management 195

Management Lending Community Strategy 195

Abrigo

JANUARY 25, 2022

Change Management Helps Financial Institutions with Digitalization Bank and credit union executives who manage the people side of digital transformation have more success. . Takeaway 3 Seven steps of change management will jump-start the implementation and improve adoption and digital transformation. Not in all cases.

Management 195

Management Software Survey Fintech 195

Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

From leveraging PPP technology to building relationships, reasons for boosting SBA lending are numerous. . Takeaway 1 SBA lending can expand your product offerings to help win deals with prospects and existing business customers or members. Why SBA Lending? Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? 1 and Sept.

Lending 195

Lending FDIC Capital Risk Management 195

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Effects of the pandemic and other factors creating unpredictability have changed how community banks approach their credit and lending operations. Bankers and industry observers have several recommendations for how community banks can come up with risk ratings and rankings that foster safe growth in a volatile economic climate.

Management 103

Management Community Bank Community Regulation 103

Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 14, 2022

In 2012 the Obama administration launched "Operation Choke Point" ("OCP") which was designed to ensure banks considered the risk of banking payday lenders that were engaged in abusive practices. But in January 2021, the new OCC announced it would pause the "Fair Access" rule that was intended to prevent another Operation Choke Point.

Operations 78

Operations Lending FDIC Industry 78

Abrigo

MARCH 9, 2017

And to thrive, those customers need economically diverse and healthy communities in which to live and work. Partnering with local organizations to promote the health of those communities is often a top priority for banks. communities where capital tends to be scarce.

Community 246

Community San Francisco Capital Philadelphia 246

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

PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

But the latest initiatives reveal a growing interest in transforming internal processes, particularly among smaller banks looking to upgrade their core infrastructure and elevate small business lending operations. Equiniti Eyes APIs for Risk Management. Hawthorn River Eyes Open Banking for Community FIs.

Lending 194

Lending Risk Management Fintech Community 194

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Now, many of the nearly 5,500 SBA-approved lenders that are participating in the PPP are weighing the option of leveraging that technology to continue to provide SBA lending after PPP. Leveraging tech for SBA lending after PPP. Or, they might wonder whether it’s too late to start 7(a) lending if they’ve never done it before the PPP.

Lending 195

Lending Risk Management Technology Survey 195

PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2019

JPMorgan Chase is planning the consolidation its corporate payment operations by combining small business (SMB) and large enterprise solutions, the Financial Times ( FT ) reported on Thursday (Jan. and internationally,” said Co-President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel Pinto in the memo.

Operations 151

Operations Payments Community Bank Cards 151

Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2022

Community banks have a choice about addressing the problem: Remain vulnerable or be vigilant. Fraud and cybercrimes continue to increase, causing challenges for community banks. But there’s plenty community banks can do to meet this challenge. Fraud and cyber attacks are on the rise, and at great expense to the industry.

Community Bank 134

Community Bank Community Fraud Texas 134

Abrigo

MAY 15, 2020

As expected, bad actors are surfacing, and financial crimes divisions of community financial institutions are struggling with the realization that loans rushed through may be fraudulent. This is welcomed news for community financial institutions. Manage PPP loans through forgiveness. Lending & Credit Risk. learn more.

Lending 195

Lending Rhode Island Fraud Los Angeles 195

Abrigo

JUNE 8, 2017

To ensure that underwriting and portfolio management satisfy regulatory expectations as well as industry best practices 2. To provide bank management and the board with an objective assessment of credit quality and ongoing portfolio management 3. Additional Resources Managing member business lending risk Hiring headache?

Risk Management 150

Risk Management Management Policies Lending 150

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Offering digital lending isn’t about the bells and whistles. Community bankers tell us why. started developing its digital lending platform about three years ago—and the bank is really glad it did. “I’m Community bankers are increasingly recognizing that the future of digital lending is here. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

Lending 91

Lending Community Bank Community North Dakota 91

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Now, many of the nearly 5,500 SBA-approved lenders that are participating in the PPP are weighing the option of leveraging that technology to continue to provide SBA lending after PPP. Leveraging tech for SBA lending after PPP. Or, they might wonder whether it’s too late to start 7(a) lending if they’ve never done it before the PPP.

Lending 195

Lending Training Technology Survey 195

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Community bankers are largely positive about the future, based on the first results of a new index gauging business sentiment among the financial professionals who serve a critical role in local economies. Is the current period a good time to expand your operations? Dunkelberg and Jonathan A. Grow your loan portfolio. Learn More.

Community Bank 150

Community Bank Community Policies Survey 150

South State Correspondent

MAY 15, 2023

community bank management team. An example was a $1.95mm owner-occupied CRE loan, where the borrower had multiple operating accounts totaling almost $500k. While this community bank is not aggressively pricing new loans, losing this commercial credit with a substantial deposit relationship was painful.

National 195

National Community Bank Community Examples 195

PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2020

Community banks are pushing for a stronger role with their small business (SMB) customers. However, through an embrace of FinTech collaboration and industry consolidation, community banks appear poised to further dispel assumptions of a lack of digitization. has dropped from 8,000 in 2004 to about 5,400 in 2018. Strengthening SMB Ties.

Community Bank 123

Community Bank Community Payments Fintech 123

PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2019

Some of the largest global financial institutions are taking steps further into Mexico’s small business lending and finance space, the result of heightened competitive pressure imposed by FinTechs and alternative lenders in the market, reports in the Wall Street Journal said Thursday (March 14).

Lending 189

Lending Fintech National Taxes 189

Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Community Banks as Venture Capitalists In fact, not all providers of venture capital are venture capitalists. According to Cornerstone Advisors’ What’s Going On in Banking 2023 study, there are about 500 community banks and credit unions making direct investments into fintech startups. And not just the large megabanks. billion in 2021.

Community Bank 99

Community Bank Community Fintech Leadership 99

Abrigo

JUNE 3, 2019

SBA Lending Can Be a Hidden Gem for Some Institutions. With proper planning and the utilization of technology, SBA lending can boost customer acquisitions and deposits. Many argue that SBA lending is complicated, and while that’s true, it’s actually a good thing. SBA lending rewards financial institutions that are prudent.

Lending 150

Lending Resources Capital Technology 150

Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2022

Asset/liability management basics In part 1 of this "Introduction to ALM" blog series, learn the goals of asset/liability management and how it can help financial institutions. Takeaway 1 ALM in banking means managing the cash flows of assets and liabilities to increase profitability, manage risk, and maintain safety and soundness. .

Management 195

Management Meeting Capital Strategy 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 9, 2019

Modernization of the Community Reinvestment Act. Banks and credit unions must learn about these upcoming changes, adjust for them, and meanwhile continue to operate their existing institutions and meet customers’ needs while following all of the regulations that come with being a financial institution. See the entire agenda here.

Management 150

Management Conference Lending Training 150