South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Community bankers need to understand their competitive landscape. Who the competition is, what the lending competition is offering, their delivery channels, and service levels can help community banks differentiate their services and enhance their competitive advantage.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 28, 2022

Leveraging the efficiencies gained from lending software Banks and credit unions that leverage an integrated lending and credit platform reap the benefits of a consistent, efficient and defensible lending program. Lending and Credit Software. Leveraging software to gain efficiency. Ag Lending.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Loan Decisioning Allows Small Business Lending to Grow Community financial institutions can leverage automated loan underwriting to increase small business lending and achieve consistency. . Takeaway 2 Loan decisioning allows institutions to efficiently allocate credit analysts’ time for profitable small business lending.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2022

Strong demand is a factor in the ag lending outlook ahead Ag lenders can begin taking steps to ensure they are prepared and can provide positive customer or member experiences. The outlook for ag lending has its share of uncertainty. Inflation, rates are factors in ag lending outlook. Farmers expect worse in 2023. Rising inputs.

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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. . You might also like this whitepaper, "Leading a Successful Software Implementation." Chief Executives' Strategies. Chief Executives' Strategies.

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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.

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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.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Key Takeaways The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2019. The top lending and credit blog posts focused on improving loan pricing, creating a better experience for borrowers, and developing risk ratings. Popular articles about credit, lending.

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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.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." Takeaway 3 Construction loan software can increase draw efficiency and increase profitability. Construction loan administration is now a vital part of the construction lending process. Construction loan management software.

Lending 195

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PYMNTS

JUNE 30, 2020

challenger bank Allica Bank has launched using Profile Software ‘s banking programs in order to ensure small- to medium-sized business (SMB) customers a way to manage their banking and risk operations, according to a press release. Allica Bank will use Profile’s FMS.next as its core banking platform.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2020

As the nation’s traditional financial institutions struggle to cope, alternative lending platforms and other B2B FinTechs are exploring how to put their own technologies to good use. Small businesses, meanwhile, can use the platform to apply online as fewer physical bank branches are available. Funding Circle. Wolters Kluwer.

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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

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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.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Small Business Loans | 5 minute read Key Takeaways Credit unions' small business loans hit a record low, while small business lending continues to remain strong at big banks and community banks. Going digital can help reduce the cost of small business lending and capture more member business loans. Talk to an expert.

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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

APRIL 7, 2023

Here's what to say when presenting a case for software at your institution. Reduce manual processes Making a case for loan review automation software Building a business case for most software purchases can feel like a daunting task. You might also like this whitepaper: "2022 Loan Review Benchmark Survey Results."

Software 195

Software Lending System Risk Management 195

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

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.

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Community Bank Community Fraud Texas 134

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

When a community financial institution spends a lot of money on technology, the last thing management wants is to be disappointed. And while some vendors might oversell the “silver bullet” notion of software, sometimes, the challenges are on the financial institution side. Get more ideas for your institution at ThinkBIG.

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Software Resources Training Community 150

Bobsguide

APRIL 21, 2022

Finastra appoints Isabel Fernandez to accelerate lending business growth. Company welcomes Isabel to the Finastra leadership team, as EVP, Lending Business Unit. These experiences contribute to her stellar leadership, execution and change management capabilities. I’m looking forward to getting stuck in.”.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 15, 2024

We feel that as community bankers, we can learn from Jamie Dimon (Chairman and CEO of JPM) and from Warren Buffet’s annual shareholder letters. As usual, it was full of insight that every community banker should consider. Our focus is on information that pertains to the community banking industry.

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Community Community Bank Leadership America 195

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Making small business loans efficient and worthwhile Digitalizing the lending process can help financial institutions win small business loans and meet customers' needs. You might also like this webinar on small business lending best practices. Top problems in small business lending. Streamline with Software.

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How To Lending Software Survey 195

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.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

Attendees return from ThinkBIG energized and informed so they can continue positively impacting their institutions and, more importantly, their communities. Abrigo is a leading provider of software and services that help more than 2,400 financial institutions manage risk and drive growth in a rapidly changing world.

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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

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. Yet maturation is low.

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Lending Risk Management Fintech Community 194

Abrigo

AUGUST 28, 2019

Slow lending decisions and frustrating loan application processes are among borrowers’ biggest gripes with traditional financial institutions vs competitors such as online or alternative lenders. Contacting a branch manager might yield insight on depositors for potential upsells for loans. Drive faster lending decisions.

Lending 150

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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.

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Lending Rhode Island Fraud Los Angeles 195

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

Bobsguide

MAY 11, 2022

London, UK – May 4, 2022 – Today Finastra announces the launch of Finastra Managed Services (FMS) on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enable banks and financial institutions to access FMS in the AWS cloud. bank on the West Coast roll out its lending solution. For further information, visit: Finastra Managed Service Solution | Finastra.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Last week, P2Bi announced the rollout of a new partnership program that enables community banks to participate in its small business loan marketplace. Community banks are typically a better bet for small businesses in search of a loan, with approval rates higher than those at larger financial institutions. suggests a shift is ahead.

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Community Bank Community Fintech Lending 110

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Stress Testing | 7 minute read Key Takeaways Stress testing is an important component of sound risk management. Effective stress testing can benefit many different facets of lending, from risk management and strategic decision-making to capital adequacy and liquidity management. Stress testing and risk management.

Lending 150

Lending Risk Management Analysis Capital 150

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

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Many community banks and credit unions are turning to small business loans as a source of loan growth. In their Spring 2016 Semiannual Risk Perspective , regulators have publicly acknowledged increasing risk in commercial real estate lending, so small business lending seems like it may be an alternative path.

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Lending Community Bank Community Analysis 186

Abrigo

AUGUST 9, 2019

Modernization of the Community Reinvestment Act. Dealing with change is difficult, but dealing with change when you don’t feel like you have enough time feels impossible,” says Dave Crenshaw, author of a best-selling time management book and the keynote speaker of the 2019 ThinkBIG Conference in Orlando, Fla.,

Management 150

Management Conference Lending Training 150

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Community banks who are considering entering the small business lending space are already challenged by several barriers to entry: Inefficiency of traditional loan processing. Lack of quality lending opportunities to put their deposits to work. Cloud-based software solutions eliminate the need to manually spread deals.

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Lending Community Community Bank Analytics 91