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

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

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?

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Kansas City Community Lending 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."

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Software Lending System Risk Management 195

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech in banking and finance. Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. What is regtech?

Technology 195

Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech for banks to enhance their processes. Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. What is regtech?

Technology 195

Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

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

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. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending. SBA Lending.

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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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Lending Community Bank US Community 152

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

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. Hawthorn River Eyes Open Banking for Community FIs. Yet maturation is low. Yes Bank Woes See API Disruption.

Lending 194

Lending Risk Management Fintech Community 194

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Some financial institutions may view stress testing as a “check the box” practice to satisfy regulators, but others are making the most out of the process. Effective stress testing can benefit many different facets of lending, from risk management and strategic decision-making to capital adequacy and liquidity management.

Lending 150

Lending Risk Management Analysis Capital 150

Abrigo

JULY 10, 2020

Community banks and credit unions partnered with their communities to help families and businesses through these unprecedented times , causing spikes in consumer fraud that must be faced head on. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending. SBA Lending. Ag Lending. CRE Lending. SBA Lending.

Fraud 195

Fraud Lending Software Analytics 195

PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2018

Community banking may get a boost from technology, if recent activity is any indication. In Florida, reported American Banker – in the community banking realm – Seacoast Banking has paired with SmartBiz Loans to shorten the loan approvals process. Joint efforts from community banks are reportedly picking up steam.

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Community Bank Community Fintech Florida 104

Abrigo

MAY 30, 2023

Final rule Effective dates & compliance dates for rule 1071 As they do with any new requirement, financial institutions want to know when the CFPB 1071 rule is effective and when they must begin collecting and reporting data on their small business lending activities. Would you like to stay up to date on CFPB 1071 implementation?

Compliance 195

Compliance Lending Data Regulation 195

Abrigo

JANUARY 8, 2016

The GAO acknowledged that community banks, credit unions and their professional industry associations reported increased compliance burdens and reduced activity in specific business activities, such as certain mortgage lending, as a result of Dodd-Frank.

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Regulation FDIC Survey Community Bank 150

Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

De spite their unique structures and community-oriented principles, credit unions are not immune to the threats of money laundering , fraud, and associated illicit activities. A gap institution is a financial institution that does not have a federal functioning regulator, such as a state-chartered credit union. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Training Compliance Fraud Policies 221

Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Learn top best practices for leading a successful software implementation. Takeaway 1 Having a cohesive vision from the top down is critical to a culture of innovation and the successful adoption of new software. . Executives must center their communication on the vision for the technology and what employees will gain from it.

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Fintech How To Innovation System 195

PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2019

Silicon Valley-based financial services startup Earnin has potentially run afoul of New York State regulators with its payday advance product for consumers. New York is one of 15 states where payday lending has been banned and interest rates have been capped at 25 percent.

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Regulation New York Lending Capital 100

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. In fact, software solutions are often key to both profitability and regulatory approval.

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Community Bank Handbook Lending Risk Management 150

Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

De spite their unique structures and community-oriented principles, credit unions are not immune to the threats of money laundering , fraud, and associated illicit activities. A gap institution is a financial institution that does not have a federal functioning regulator, such as a state-chartered credit union. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Training Compliance Fraud Policies 195

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When it comes to supporting outliers in the Las Vegas community, Lexicon Bank knows how to play its cards. But as a community bank that is there to serve the gaming hub of Las Vegas, Lexicon Bank welcomes these players with open arms. Photo by Sammy Tillery. By Tom Groenfeldt. Name: Lexicon Bank. Assets: $237.6 Quick Stat.

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Las Vegas Community Bank Community Wisconsin 129

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

unsecured lending is bad rather than unsecured lending should only be extended to high pass risk rated credit). The following is an example of how I would address the structural exception of non-recourse lending. Generally speaking (subject to Regulation B), business loans should be guaranteed by the principals of the borrower.

Policies 195

Policies Lending Risk Management Examples 195

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Klein The Federal Reserve Board indicated it is scrutinizing mortgage loan pricing models that comply with Regulation Z but nonetheless, in the view of the Board, significantly increase fair lending risk. We wrote about the case, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities Project, Inc.

Lending 90

Lending Community Regulation Texas 90

Gonzobanker

JULY 13, 2023

Vendors need to be able to explain their AI technology to bankers in layman’s terms “An algorithm is what software engineers call something when they don’t want to explain what they did.” — Modern Adage Every vendor these days is talking about how their software has magical “AI” algorithms in it. Can the software “show the math?”

Technology 78

Technology Software social media Fraud 78

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Strategies to lessen the impact of CECL on smaller community banks. How to lessen the impact of CECL on smaller community banks. Many smaller community financial institutions are driving the conversation of cost vs. benefit regarding CECL. WARM was geared specifically to community banks.

Community Bank 150

Community Bank Community Lending Analysis 150

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Automation also helped financial institutions better serve their communities by, for example, reducing the time it takes to process a loan application. Fintechs have developed a strong competency around these advances. Learn how technology helped a financial institution during uncertain times.

Risk Management 195

Risk Management Data Technology Fintech 195

PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2016

Soon after Lending Club revealed its ex-CEO may have artificially inflated the company’s lending volumes, the U.S. Treasury Department released its report on the sector and concluded that the market would likely benefit from greater oversight from regulators. Alternative Lending. Lendingkart.

Lending 101

Lending Analytics Capital Industry 101

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

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

The CARES Act extended the CECL implementation deadline for many larger community banks until the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Community bankers tell us that while the extension is welcome, they’re already down the road to implementation. ICBA tells FASB CECL isn’t feasible for community banks. By Stephanie Vozza. April 2011.

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Community Bank Community Software New York City 91

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Takeaway 2 NBFIs should ensure their AML programs are sound and pass the scrutiny of FinCEN and their primary regulators. Consumers are looking for speed without the hassle of mounds of paperwork and lengthy approval processes, whether with deposit or lending accounts. Regulations & Guidance Forthcoming.

Compliance 195

Compliance Training Regulation Fraud 195

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many institutions are taking the opportunity to automate the allowance using CECL software as they transition to the expected-loss accounting standard. Instead, 84% of bankers in Abrigo’s CECL implementation survey expect to use a software solution for estimating the allowance under CECL.

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Survey Software Resources Meeting 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 18, 2020

The government was quick to roll-out PPP loans to offer relief to small businesses and communities. If you’re a small institution that only did PPP lending to your existing customers and decided not to do a lookback based on a risk-based approach, document that in your policies and procedures , ” said Luttrell. SBA Lending.

Fraud 195

Fraud Lending Trends Compliance 195

Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

They wear many hats, especially in smaller community banks and credit unions. Community outreach and kudos If you or someone in your department is developing training or content for community outreach education, make sure your board is aware of those efforts. It also provides justification for more resources when needed.

Compliance 195

Compliance Fraud Report Trends 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time for community financial institutions to pay attention. The CBOT penalty is a solid reminder to all community financial institutions that a robust AML program is critical in guarding against money laundering and terrorist financing risks regardless of size and risk. and CDD will be top of regulators' minds for some time.

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Resources Texas Analysis System 195

PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2016

Online lending . When the regulators come marching in, getting out of the way is usually a better idea. And that, says the industry, is bad news, as costs of compliance with stricter regulation could be coming at exactly the moment these firms can’t take on any new costs. . A pretty clear-cut sizzle. The fizzle wears on.

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Lending Online South Dakota North Dakota 101

PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2017

regulators say late payments are jeopardizing the nation’s small- and medium-sized business community. But Ultimate Finance says this isn’t just a problem for the micro- and small-business community. “There is no doubt that U.K. small businesses. But new data released Monday (Aug. 7) from U.K.

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Payments Community Regulation Data 108