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CRE risk management: Navigating hazards and opportunities

Abrigo

Stress testing, monitoring are essential Financial institutions should challenge assumptions about CRE risk while also watching for red flags as they manage the CRE portfolio. WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters.

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Top concerns and growth strategies of community banks: Part I

Abrigo

This article is the first in a two-part series on top concerns and growth strategies of community banks. Risk management. These are all phrases that resonate with community bankers. Community bankers are not keeping these concerns to themselves. Managing Risk. Risk analysis. Loan growth.

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Podcast: Inside a Community Bank’s ESG Strategy

ABA Community Banking

On the latest episode the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Berkshire Bank President and CEO Nitin Mhatre discusss Berkshire Bank's "BEST Community Comeback," a new $5 billion ESG-focused initiative at the Massachusetts-based midsize community bank.

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Will the cost of regulation impact community bank customers?

Abrigo

The banking industry has seen a steady stream of media attention since 2008, much of it in the form of stories about data breaches linked to major retailers or mega banks’ profits. Two recent surveys addressing the community banking landscape have pointed to increasing regulations as the primary cause of stress for these institutions.

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2020 CRE Outlook: Trends Expected to Shape Commercial Real Estate Lending

Abrigo

“Macy’s closing 125 stores signals ‘more pain’ for retailers,” ABC News reported Feb. Retailers like Pier 1, Papyrus and Express are closing 1,000 stores. Community financial institution lenders, however, will want to “pick their spots” for CRE loans this year. CRE a top focus for many bankers. Learn more.

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Small business lending insights Vol. 1

Abrigo

Generally, small business loans benefit business owners, they also benefit communities, according to 2021 research for the SBA. Other industries with double-digit declines in average loan size are hotel and food, retail, transport and warehousing, and construction. At the same time, 59% pursued credit to meet operating expenses.

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Retail, risk management evolution drives HR picture

ABA Community Banking

Part 2: Supply, demand, and industry shifts repaint pay and employee bases Human Resources Management CSuite. 1Management'