Abrigo

JUNE 18, 2020

Key Takeaways The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been a critical foothold for community financial institutions seeking to obtain and diversify business lending relationships. PPP opens the door for new business lending relationships. Reimagining branches post-pandemic to support business lending. learn more.

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Lending Strategy Resources Community 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. Indeed, only about 1,700 lenders participated in the SBA’s 7(a) program in fiscal 2019.

Lending 195

Lending Training Technology Survey 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. Indeed, only about 1,700 lenders participated in the SBA’s 7(a) program in fiscal 2019.

Lending 195

Lending Risk Management Technology Survey 195

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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Report Lending Trends Data 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.

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

Lending 195

Lending Rhode Island Fraud Los Angeles 195

Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members.

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Training Compliance Fraud Policies 221

South State Correspondent

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We analyzed the loan performance (return on equity, loan yield, fee income, and loan size) of hedged borrowings in a large group of community banks and compared this to the community bank industry averages. The table below shows a summary of our analysis (community banks are defined as banks under $10B in assets).

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Analysis Community Bank Community Training 195

Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members.

Training 195

Training Compliance Fraud Policies 195

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We simply need to remember what makes us special as community bankers, and with that as our foundation, we can embrace this season of change in four primary ways: 1. Demonstrating the community bank difference. That’s the community bank difference, and we should be proud to reiterate it throughout the year. My Top Three.

Community Bank 218

Community Bank Community Hawaii Washington 218

Gonzobanker

MAY 31, 2019

Financial institutions that want to play in the small business lending sandbox need to bring their digital toys. article , former Small Business Administration administrator Karen Mills said community banks with strong small business customer bases that don’t find new ways to serve them digitally are going to face a “reckoning.”

Lending 136

Lending Community Bank Community Data 136

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The key allegations in the DOJ’s complaint are the following: During the relevant time period (2015-2021), the Newark, New Jersey-Pennsylvania Metro Division (Newark MD) as delineated in 2015 included Essex, Somerset, Union, Sussex, and Morris counties in New Jersey (Newark Lending Area). unlikely to be caused by chance) and sizeable.

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New Jersey Lending Community National 147

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. Roadblocks to Success.

How To 195

How To Lending Software Survey 195

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Working through any difficulty or crisis at your community bank won’t be a walk in the park, but it may lead to an experience for which you’re truly grateful. As a community banker, you’re either going through a crisis or you’re preparing for one. Is there education or training at ICBA Community Banker University that can help?

Community Bank 171

Community Bank Community Lending Training 171

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

For community banks serving small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), training an eye on credit cards can translate into additional revenue streams and tap into an unmet need for those SMBs. Kearney found 26 percent of small business cardholders have community banking relationships in place. There’s a lot of runway here.

Community Bank 118

Community Bank Community Cards United States 118

Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

Attendees return from ThinkBIG energized and informed so they can continue positively impacting their institutions and, more importantly, their communities. We understand what a positive impact financial institutions make in their communities. Still on the fence about attending the ThinkBIG 2024 conference?

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Conference Arizona Phoenix Fraud 195

CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hunt Mortgage , a licensed mortgage banker, to address the DFS’s findings that there was a “demonstrable lack of lending to minorities and in majority-minority neighborhoods in Western and Central New York by Hunt Mortgage.”

New York 78

New York Lending Report Policies 78

Perficient

DECEMBER 31, 2020

During most holiday seasons, the team volunteers at this food depository to connect with their community and make a positive impact on those in need. As a result, our Chicago team’s donation provided a whopping 4,576 meals to those struggling in the Chicago community. Our Chicago team was excited to lend a helping hand.

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Chicago Community Training US 309

Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Takeaway 2 When evaluating a fintech partnership, ask how the vendor will help with integration, training, and ongoing success. When assessing a potential fintech partnership, explore how the vendor will help with integration, training, and ongoing post-implementation success. Are there added fees involved for training?

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Fintech How To Innovation System 195

PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2017

Are community banks missing the chance to climb aboard the faster payments train? With various banks and FinTechs producing innovative solutions — like mobile banking and P2P tools aimed at improving the speed of payments — the pressure is on for community banks to keep up. faster payments system.

Community Bank 116

Community Bank Community Innovation Millennials 116

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. Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers 8. It also examines how community banks are different than other types of financial institutions, along with strategies for optimal operations.

Community 195

Community Lending Maine Resources 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

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.

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Management Community Bank Community Regulation 103

Filene

MAY 12, 2016

Support entrepreneurs by providing needed funding and essential training for members to start a small business. About opportunities to implement Community Microfinance Small Business Lending at your credit union. In this webinar you will learn: How Alterna Credit Union has lent $3.6

Community 28

Community Lending Training 28

Filene

MAY 4, 2016

Support entrepreneurs by providing needed funding and essential training for members to start a small business. About opportunities to implement Community Microfinance Small Business Lending at your credit union. In this webinar you will learn: How Alterna Credit Union has lent $3.6 Thursday, May 12th | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT.

Community 28

Community Lending Training 28

Filene

APRIL 29, 2016

Support entrepreneurs by providing needed funding and essential training for members to start a small business. About opportunities to implement Community Microfinance Small Business Lending at your credit union. In this webinar you will learn: How Alterna Credit Union has lent $3.6 Wednesday, May 4th | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT.

Community 28

Community Lending Training 28

South State Correspondent

AUGUST 8, 2022

This article will consider the forecasted yield curve (Fed Funds vs. ten-year financing) for the next few years and show a tactic of how community banks can take advantage of this shape. This poses some challenges and creates some opportunities for community banks. Action Items for Community Banks To Handle An Inverted Yield Curve.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Community Marketing Strategy 195

South State Correspondent

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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). Our customized online proposal generator is available to bankers to use, and we will even train your lending team on how to use it.

Tools 195

Tools Online Marketing Community 195

Gonzobanker

MAY 4, 2022

Every year, Cornerstone Advisors conducts a survey of community-based financial institution CEOs that asks what their top concerns are. The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave, is not training them and having them stay. The 2022 survey produced the biggest one-year change we have ever seen.

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Training Survey System Data 154

PYMNTS

MAY 7, 2018

Now, Mastercard and Unilever have announced the rollout of a digital lending platform, Jaza Duka (“fill up your store”) for micro entrepreneurs. How can a lending organization feel comfortable giving money to a small or micro business with no credit history or credit record? Determining Creditworthiness.

Lending 101

Lending America System Community 101

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.

Policies 195

Policies Lending Risk Management Examples 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Indeed, deposit levels to transaction accounts among community banks exploded 74% to $896.5 31, 2019, and June 3, 2021, according to the Community Banking in the 21st Century report. In a competitive lending environment, many banks and credit unions are concerned about losing good-quality loans if they over-price them.

Conference 195

Conference San Antonio Lending Fraud 195

South State Correspondent

APRIL 18, 2023

Top-performing community banks deploy relationship banking. Many community banks state that they embrace and promote relationship banking, but the model is not easy to deliver effectively, and its implementation is not as intuitive as some bankers may believe. This methodology needs to be trained, practiced, and managed.

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Strategy Regional Industry Community Bank 195

Abrigo

MARCH 6, 2017

The ABA has a new report out on how banks are using social media, and much of the report focuses on using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the like to boost customer service, make connections in the community and recruit staff. His recent research reports have covered SMB lending, alternative lenders and automating commercial lending.

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social media Lending Community Community Bank 150

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Consumers are looking for speed without the hassle of mounds of paperwork and lengthy approval processes, whether with deposit or lending accounts. It is more important than ever that NBFIs understand the BSA/AML requirements regarding their industry to ensure the safety and soundness of their business, their communities, and our country.

Compliance 195

Compliance Training Regulation Fraud 195

Abrigo

JANUARY 14, 2021

Takeaway 1 This round of PPP funding focuses on new borrowers in low- and moderate-income communities. . There is no doubt that the COVID-19 global pandemic has challenged communities across the country and has created a significant economic downturn, which has hit small businesses especially hard. PPP Fraud Spikes.

Fraud 195

Fraud Compliance Community Trends 195

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?

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Compliance Lending Data Regulation 195