Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Adapt to a dynamic banking environment with real-time lending & credit data Lender dashboards and reports showing the lending pipeline, pricing trends, emerging risks, workflow bottlenecks, etc. Ironically, data for making lending and credit decisions for the financial institution can also be one of the toughest assets to harness.

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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. Jenny Bennett, market president at $850 million-asset Summit Bank in Eugene, Ore., The bank partnered in early 2021 with Community LendingWorks, a Springfield, Ore.,

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Find commercial real estate risks in the loan portfolio Sound risk management practices in commercial real estate lending help lenders manage CRE credit losses and protect the portfolio's profitability. LISTEN Takeaway 1 Effective CRE risk management involves adapting to changing market fundamentals to avoid excessive loan losses.

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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. How can community financial institution leaders manage their challenges and seize their opportunities at the same time?

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 5, 2024

In this article, we will consider how and why loan size is one of the most significant drivers of profitability for community banks and what community banks can do to improve performance. Cross-sell opportunities, especially demand deposits in today’s market, can double the ROA/ROE on an average-sized commercial loan.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 5, 2024

In this article, we will consider how and why loan size is one of the most significant drivers of profitability for community banks and what community banks can do to improve performance. Cross-sell opportunities, especially demand deposits in today’s market, can double the ROA/ROE on an average-sized commercial loan.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Preparing for 2023 While community banks have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected. . While community banks have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected. Just because a community bank has a lot of data doesn’t mean that it’s quality data.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

That’s even more true for community banks, which lack the resources larger FIs have to support modernization initiatives and technology investment efforts. At the same time, the logistical challenges and competitive pressures associated with digitization remain just as pertinent for community banks.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

That's especially true for small and medium-sized businesses today, which, while hoping to plan for growth in the coming years, are more often looking toward resources that can help them survive in the next few weeks and months. The PPP initiative was instrumental in helping small businesses navigate market volatility in the near term.

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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

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.

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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. Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Bank of Montana, Missoula, Mont.;

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

For community banks and credit unions, their physical proximity to the small businesses they’re servicing is often pointed out as a major advantage these smaller players hold over the big banks, enabling these FIs to develop deeper relationships with their small to medium-size business (SMB) clients, anticipate their needs and establish trust.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

To that end, news came earlier this week in the United States that a dozen community and regional banks have formed a group aimed at exploring the opportunities amid FinTech offerings. This time around, Sweetbridge is using blockchain in a lending context.

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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.

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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. Furthermore, the FAQ clarifies that the loans were not intended for companies with access to equity in the market. Lending & Credit Risk.

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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.

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South State Correspondent

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

One of the lessons that was driven home at the recent American Banker Small Business Banking Conference in Nashville was the difference in marketing between large national banks and community banks, particularly deposit marketing. The data would indicate not marketing to a new customer is a mistake.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 4, 2024

The Fed has paused for nearly a year now, and it was our experience in 2006-07 that bank cost of funds continued to increase as the market closed the delta between what someone could earn in a money market mutual fund and a bank account. But not until $1 trillion went from banking to money markets.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Against this backdrop, agtech—the application of technology to every aspect of the food production process, from farm to table—is growing in importance to the mission of ICBA and community banks. In fact, community banks provide about $155 billion in agriculture loans. Farmers and Merchants Bank in Milligan, Neb., serves as an example.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

has small businesses “scrambling to access financial resources to meet their working capital and long-term expansion needs,” Coface said in its report. National economic policy has China cracking down on its shadow banking market, which has also exacerbated small businesses’ struggle to access financing, analysts said.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S. or largely focused on the domestic banking market. We have webinars , whitepapers , and other resources to make your job easier. Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers 8.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

The Social Bankers, a collective of community bank marketers, offers inspiration, information and professional development advice to community bankers focused on marketing and social media. And that means it can be a challenge to keep up with the latest trends in social media marketing. By Julie Kendrick.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Today’s youth and others across all age groups are placing a significant importance on consuming local food, developing local relationships and improving local communities. This is great news for community banks. A recent American Banker article discussed why the local food movement is good for community banking.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Yet, the small business lending gap remains. In a new report, PayNet and financial research firm Raddon examined the state of small business lending in the U.S. “What we didn’t know until this study was the size of the credit market for small businesses. For banks, the reason often comes down to profits.

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Bobsguide

MARCH 30, 2022

Finastra announced that 27 community bank customers are working with Finastra to upgrade their legacy core banking solutions to Fusion Phoenix. Cloud delivery enables banks to consume – rather than own and run – core applications, freeing up IT resources to focus on competitiveness and growth.”.

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South State Correspondent

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Our article last week ( HERE ) discussed the “power of three” marketing rule and how to use it for loan proposals. We have enhanced our website to be a marketing resource for our lenders, and we make it available to all community bankers (without charge or any other obligations).

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Gonzobanker

OCTOBER 26, 2017

At two recent gatherings, Cornerstone Executive Roundtable of human resources executives, this question was asked: “What are the most difficult jobs to fill and keep right now?” This is not to say financial institutions don’t develop talent for lending and information technology. Guy Endore-Kaiser. And who will replace them?

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2017

Small business lending activity across the globe is in flux. China saw a whopping 17 percent increase in small business lending in Q1, while U.S. We break down the latest on SME lending in these key markets. We break down the latest on SME lending in these key markets. A dip of 1.1

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

.” Other critics have raised the issue that the OCC is advising examiners to take community group concerns into consideration separately from their M&A approval processes. ” Now, Powell is also raising concerns about how bank industry consolidation could negatively impact the small business community.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 12, 2018

When I first read Standards Needed for Safe, Small Installment Loans from Banks, Credit Unions by the Pew Charitable Trusts that encouraged financial institutions to get back into small ticket consumer lending, I thought “what are they nuts!” So why would banks expand small-ticket, unsecured personal lending? Even the big banks.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 21, 2022

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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FICO

APRIL 5, 2017

FICO’s mid-market bank and credit union clients tell us that it remains difficult for entrepreneurs and small business owners to acquire the credit they need to fuel their growth plans. Second, it’s expensive for all lenders to serve these smaller community businesses. There is good news for mid-market banks and credit unions.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2017

Are community banks missing the chance to climb aboard the faster payments train? Many players in the financial services market were already launching innovative solutions without knowing which guidelines the Fed would recommend for the U.S. faster payments system. faster payment system. When ‘Wait And See’ Won’t Cut It Anymore.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

You might also like this webinar, How the 2021 Roadmap for Producers will Influence Ag Lending. Takeaway 1 To make their land more profitable, farmers are taking advantage of renewable energy resources. Market experience Know the land values. Stay up-to-date on the latest on ag lending trends. keep me informed.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 1, 2016

Data may serve as a buzzword for marketers, but it doesn’t make it any less important. Data measuring customers’ habits, likes and dislikes, is a critical tool to any marketing pro’s toolbox. Bank and credit union marketers are often in a unique position to leverage the aggregated data of their customers. Know the customer.

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Gonzobanker

JUNE 28, 2023

The announcement is a #GonzoBanker #Fintech Deal to Watch for a few reasons: Money is still flowing in this fintech market, but it’s increasingly focused where there is real use case value for financial institutions that pay real money for real solutions to help real clients that generate real earnings. Viva Las Integradoras!

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