Abrigo

JUNE 8, 2017

To provide bank management and the board with an objective assessment of credit quality and ongoing portfolio management 3. To serve as a critical component of a comprehensive, enterprise-wide, risk management practice 4. The beginning of all risk in the portfolio is with loan origination.

Risk Management 150

Risk Management Management Policies Lending 150

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.

Lending 150

Lending Community Bank Software System 150

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

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

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

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. Whether an institution's construction lending portfolio is big or small, managing the risk of your portfolio is critical to success.

Lending 195

Lending Software Customer Experience Management 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

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.

Lending 150

Lending Risk Management Analysis Capital 150

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

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 Training Technology Survey 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.

How To 195

How To Lending Software Survey 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. Consider what compliance and risk functions your organization would use as a starting point when integrating technology.

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. Consider what compliance and risk functions your organization would use as a starting point when integrating technology.

Technology 195

Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

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.

Community Bank 150

Community Bank Handbook Lending Risk Management 150

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Finally, while there may be a distinction in the severity of risk of the credit exception, that assessment tends to be inherent in the exception itself rather than the subject of the exception (e.g., unsecured lending is bad rather than unsecured lending should only be extended to high pass risk rated credit).

Policies 195

Policies Lending Risk Management Examples 195

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.

Fintech 195

Fintech How To Innovation System 195

Gonzobanker

JUNE 28, 2023

Deep expertise in sound business lending has value , which showed up in the market both directly helping community banks and through partnerships. Rather, it appears to be strong, forward growth ambition from the new owner to expand. So, more likely net new value creation and less likely any kind of rent extraction.

Fintech 147

Fintech Risk Management Lending Software 147

Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

NYMBUS secured Series D financing (led by Insight Partners), partnered with Hurdlr for small business banking; with Atty Bank, Saint Louis Bank ’s legal community bank; and with Roger, Citizens Bank of Edmond ’s military niche bank. MeridianLink acquired mortgage software provider OpenClose. for automated underwriting.

Fintech 103

Fintech Software Illinois Lending 103

Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2020

From economic forecasts to company culture, there were important takeaways for all community financial institutions. . Millennium Bank, like many community financial institutions, is heavily concentrated in commercial real estate (CRE). Drive Growth. Understanding the current state of banking and future expectations.

Management 195

Management Lending Community Strategy 195

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Takeaway 2 AI can lead to more accurate and consistent outputs or predictions, better risk management, and improved customer experiences. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 With generative AI technology improving by the day, the question is not if the banking industry will utilize it, but when.

Risk Management 195

Risk Management Data Technology Fintech 195

Abrigo

APRIL 22, 2024

Recent dynamics of the small business lending market A deep understanding of the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. You might also like this guide for smarter, faster small business lending. Record new business formation and a wider gap between U.S.

Lending 243

Lending St. Louis Community Marketing 243

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.

Las Vegas 129

Las Vegas Community Bank Community Wisconsin 129

Abrigo

AUGUST 11, 2020

Lenders can manually enter forgiveness applications into the PPP Forgiveness Platform , but many plan to use PPP forgiveness software that connects via an API ( A pplication P rogramming I nterface) to send the decisions in batch. The good news is that unlike the PPP origination phase , which closed on Aug. Whitepaper.

Lending 195

Lending Risk Management Training Analysis 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 11, 2020

Lenders can manually enter forgiveness applications into the PPP Forgiveness Platform , but many plan to use PPP forgiveness software that connects via an API ( A pplication P rogramming I nterface) to send the decisions in batch. The good news is that unlike the PPP origination phase , which closed on Aug. Learn More.

Lending 195

Lending Risk Management Payments Survey 195

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Particularly for community banks and credit unions , many of which find themselves in a very competitive environment, growing a loan portfolio can be challenging. With the proper implementation of an integrated software solution, a bank or credit union can identify and resolve points of inefficiency that might otherwise be hampering growth.

Software 150

Software System Risk Management Community Bank 150

Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

Takeaway 3 Recommended reports on AML and fraud metrics for the board include those on high-risk customers and trends on types of fraud and suspicious activity seen. They wear many hats, especially in smaller community banks and credit unions. Reporting should represent the risk-based approach to AML/CFT compliance.

Compliance 195

Compliance Fraud Report Trends 195

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Community banks cannot afford to ignore the staggering pace of lending adoption by both individuals and businesses using digital-only platforms from various nonbank technology-based specialty lending firms. But community banks should not be without hope, nor should they underestimate the significance of customer relationships.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Lending FDIC 70

FICO

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Petr Kapoun, chief risk officer at Home Credit Russia, part of the Home Credit Group, describes how the lender used loan pricing optimization software from FICO to optimize loan pricing. He notes that this is similar to credit scoring, which was met with scepticism initially but is now almost universally used in lending. .

Video 52

Video Risk Management Analytics Retail 52

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Competition and regulatory risk in car lending race off. Indirect auto lending has played a major role for Security Federal Savings Bank in Jasper, Ala. Half a dozen years ago, the community bank held $13 million in auto loans. Today Security Federal Savings’ vehicle-lending portfolio has been reduced to $3 million.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Lending Community Security 70

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Competition and regulatory risk in car lending race off. Indirect auto lending has played a major role for Security Federal Savings Bank in Jasper, Ala. Half a dozen years ago, the community bank held $13 million in auto loans. Today Security Federal Savings’ vehicle-lending portfolio has been reduced to $3 million.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Lending Community Security 70

Abrigo

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Bottom-up testing is typically used by smaller financial institutions (less than $25B) because it doesn’t require complex models or additional software. Regulatory communities and auditors want to see that CECL and stress testing remain as consistent as possible across the organization. Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL.

Data 150

Data Exercises Software Tools 150

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Honorable mention goes to MVB Financial’s acquisition of Trabian where MVB expands upon its focus on serving fintech through Trabian, a firm well known for the software development work that connects and develops from existing apps while also acting as acqui-hire picking up Trabian leader Matt Dean for to help MVB’s ventures. Has it worked?

Fintech 147

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 147

American Banker

AUGUST 8, 2016

Under pressure from regulators to beef up risk management in commercial real estate lending, banks are using new software tools to improve analysis.

Big Data 28

Big Data Risk Management Data Analysis 28

Abrigo

MARCH 13, 2020

Key Takeaways In today's uncertain economic climate, community financial institutions must resolve to manage risk and drive growth. Abrigo’s 2020 Business Lending Readiness Survey identified a number of pain points that thwart business lending growth, from document gathering to lengthy loan turnaround time.

Community 195

Community Lending Analytics Survey 195

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Since January 2019, Citi has announced partnerships with capital markets tech companies Capitolis and Kantox and treasury risk management software Kyriba. JP Morgan has also partnered with Kyriba, as well as with invoice automation software Billtrust to build on its business payments network.

Fintech 80

Fintech US Lending Cards 80

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Bank monitoring in construction lending. The paper, “ Bank Monitoring with On-Site Inspections," will be presented later this month at the Community Banking in the 21st Century Research and Policy Conference. “As Bank construction lending: $403 billion. On-site inspections. CRE loans up.

Study 195

Study FDIC Lending Risk Management 195