Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2020

Now, banks and credit unions must determine how to safely and effectively manage risk in the portfolio while also driving growth at their institution. Therefore, it’s essential that the credit memo captures the complete picture of the borrower to ensure proper risk management. Improving loan grading in a recession.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Banking as a service: Objectives, opportunities, and obstacles." Takeaway 2 AI can lead to more accurate and consistent outputs or predictions, better risk management, and improved customer experiences. Learn how technology helped a financial institution during uncertain times.

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Abrigo

APRIL 15, 2022

ALM & Measuring Liquidity Risk at Banks and Credit Unions Regulatory agencies expect financial institutions to manage liquidity risk using processes and systems commensurate with the complexity, risk profile, and scope of operations. ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management. Defining Liquidity.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

In September, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published final guidelines designed to “strengthen the governance and risk management practices of large financial institutions.” While the final guidance clearly applies to larger financial institutions, community banks should still take note.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

ALM | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Many financial institutions view asset/liability management as a "check-the-box" regulatory exercise. An extreme focus on using ALM to manage the risk of rising rates means some FIs overlook using ALM to grow earnings and capital, putting them at risk of underperformance.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2022

Asset/liability management basics In part 1 of this "Introduction to ALM" blog series, learn the goals of asset/liability management and how it can help financial institutions. You might also like this webinar, "ALM Basics: Best Practices in Measuring, Monitoring, and Controlling Interest Rate Risk" WATCH.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Construction loan administration Find out how today's technology has changed the shape of construction loan administration, creating a better customer experience and reducing risk. You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." Construction loan management software.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. They help manage and shape strategy in volatile economic and industry conditions. the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) and the minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio).

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2016

The FDIC is offering a fresh take on how a bank’s board of directors should understand and manage risk. Prudent oversight is rooted in the directors sending a clear message to staff that they value a strong risk management culture that includes a strong ethical culture,” the FDIC said. Evaluating risk management.

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Abrigo

JUNE 11, 2021

Measuring Interest Rate Risk Can Vary by Institution Interest rate risk measurement plays a key role in ensuring an institution's safety and soundness. Would you like other articles on asset/liability management in your inbox? FDIC) noted in its 2021 Risk Review. You might also like this webinar on liquidity risk.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2019

“I don’t think there’s any more important topic at this time in our recovery in the economy and the state of community financial institution management,” said Dave Koch, Managing Director of Advisory Services at Abrigo on the topic of core deposits. Deposits are a thing that we have coveted for a while and became quite easy.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The economic environment and industry challenges facing community financial institutions mean that managing risk and driving growth are imperative for banks and credit unions, industry experts say. Their talent that goes beyond intellect plays an important role in managing credit risk. Credit Risk Management.

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Abrigo

APRIL 25, 2024

Generally, small business loans benefit business owners, they also benefit communities, according to 2021 research for the SBA. Banks and credit unions that do not evolve their lending capabilities face higher operating expenses and are at higher risk of suffering increasing loss rates. 1 appeared first on Abrigo.

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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.

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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.

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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2023

Additionally, the process of translating all this information into a persuasive business case is often a new or unfamiliar endeavor for a Loan Review Manager. At Abrigo, we understand how difficult this process can be. Improving systems is about leveraging your financial institution's processes to get the most out of its personnel.

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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.

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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. You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Identifying emerging CRE risks." help financial institutions adapt quickly to trends.

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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. But a community financial institution often has different needs related to origination than those of a giant lender. Experts say that would be a mistake.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Despite the painful evolution in retail, many experts expect another year of growth for commercial real estate – and for commercial real estate lenders, including community financial institutions. Community financial institution lenders, however, will want to “pick their spots” for CRE loans this year. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 6, 2017

During a Sageworks webinar on HVCRE risk management Rob Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, explained that clarifications on some of the murkier aspects of the HVCRE (high volatility commercial real estate) rule were anticipated by the industry.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

You might also like these on-demand webinars on tackling common credit risk questions. Takeaway 2 A credit exception should be specific, have a well-defined risk justification, and include details on clearing it. Portfolio segments should be monitored and managed, not get buried in exception counts.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

There are multiple benefits to doing this, but here are three: For some community financial institutions, SBA lending represents a new product. Other, lesser known SBA lending programs that financial institutions can explore to help businesses in their communities include SBAExpress , CapLines , and 504 loans. Credit Risk Management.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Thankfully for bank and credit union executives, lenders, risk managers, and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officers, banking podcasts and podcasts for credit unions are plentiful, and options are growing. Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In fact, banking regulators are in the process of issuing updated guidance on loan or credit risk review systems as a standalone document (rather than as part of guidance related to the allowance for credit losses as it is now) to emphasize their importance in broader risk management efforts. Credit Risk. Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

They are routinely experiencing processes that add costs, delay turnaround times, and can lead to inconsistency in pricing and risk management. Many community bankers expect a recession will start by at least mid-2021, according to the most recent Community Bank Sentiment Index. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

JUNE 4, 2020

Manage PPP loans through forgiveness. During a webinar hosted by the Independent Community Bankers of America, Clifton Larson Allen’s Managing Principal of Industry, Jack Rybicki, noted that the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act didn’t include any such provision for blanket forgiveness for loans under a certain threshold.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 28, 2022

Develop a credit risk rating system. Having an internally developed risk rating system is common. You might also like this webinar, "Position yourself for high-yielding ag loan growth." Credit risk rating. For most community banks and credit unions, internally-developed risk rating systems are used.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

You might also like this webinar on small business lending best practices. However, both of those approaches could hurt bank returns and potentially increase risk for the institution. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Jump-Start Digital Transformation with Change Management. Learn More.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2022

You might also like this webinar, "How to Position Yourself for High-Yielding Ag Loan Growth." I anticipate – it might not be until the first quarter next year – that loan demand will start picking up,” he said during a recent ag lending webinar hosted by Abrigo. Develop and manage relationships with ag borrowers. Whitepaper.

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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. 14) @News_CUInsight – CUInsight is an independent source of news on the credit union community.

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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. One essential obligation of BSA Officers is reporting to the board of directors.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 23, 2017

“When considering member business lending and the consumer portfolio where many credit unions focus, change management to prepare for CECL can be even more difficult with a credit union,” says Danny Sharman, risk management consultant at Sageworks during a recent CECL webinar – Data Quality for Credit Unions.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Abrigo has been closely tracking the development of the CFPB’s requirements to collect and report small business loan data, and its team of product and compliance experts attends all relevant webinars and calls with the CFPB. Which entities must collect small business loan application data? Talk to a specialist to learn more.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Sageworks banking industry experts are winding down a busy year of disseminating information and facilitating discussions on regulatory changes, such as the FASB’s upcoming move to the current expected credit loss model (CECL), and on best practices for portfolio risk management and credit analysis.

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Abrigo

JUNE 8, 2022

You might also like this webinar, "Elder Financial Exploitation – The Hidden Crime." Elder abuse and elder financial exploitation (EFE) are growing concerns in our families and communities, especially as the baby boomer generation hits their senior years. Model Risk Management: Regulatory Priorities and Best Practices.

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JULY 10, 2020

Community-based institutions have unique circumstances (and personal viewpoints) that impact how they see the world in the future and what planning will look like for them. Now that the PPP frenzy is over, get ahead of your next loan opportunity and start managing your portfolios. Risk Management. Getting Back to Work.

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