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Commercial Credit Trends – Where to Tread Carefully

South State Correspondent

This data is critical for pricing, capital allocation, and marketing. In 2021, we published articles warning bankers against higher rates (for example, HERE ) and the resulting impact on credit. We have seen the higher rates, and now bankers should brace for a credit shock. Lending is getting riskier. This quarter, it is 2.58%.

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Use This Framework for Better Bank Innovation

South State Correspondent

Many banks don’t think in terms of innovation and are not set up for innovation. Every bank, no matter the size, should think and train bankers on where, and how to look for improvements. Innovation is a muscle that needs to be exercised often, less it atrophies. The Problem of Bank Innovation. Framing Innovation.

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Community Banking According to Andy

Jeff For Banks

However, it had a great group of employees and was in a market that I knew very well. In June 2021, we were up to six locations, $327.6 In 2021, we are up to over $70 million, mostly investment properties. It was so awesome I asked if I can reprint here. Below are the flurry of tweets he sent in his stream. million in loans.

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GonzoLender’s Top 5 Tips for Selecting a Loan Origination System

Gonzobanker

Let’s just get this out of the way right up front: most bankers rank going through a formal system selection process right up there with a trip to the dentist. So, having dispensed with the pleasantries we’ll move right along and in the spirit of Kramer, just say “Giddy Up!”. Online Applications and Borrower Portal.

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The Current Banking Crisis – 10 Not So Apparent Lessons

South State Correspondent

This article highlights ten not-so-evident lessons of the banking crisis that every banker must consider going forward. While interest rate risk caused the most significant impact on value, several other factors contributed to the terminality of each bank that was closed. SVB’s 43% LTD used to be talked about with reverence.

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Efficiency now: 8 smart strategy tips

Independent Banker

In 2022, things changed with whiplash speed, as the Fed hiked interest rates to quell inflation, the mortgage refinance market dried up and the effects of macro changes, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to a talent shortage, began to be felt keenly. Illustration by Jill DeHaan. By Elizabeth Judd. Quick Stat.

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Supervisory Perspective

Independent Banker

Curry offers a brief update about a few current regulatory issues on his mind, including his agency’s concerns about signs of growing credit risk throughout the banking industry. Having said that, I believe very strongly that community banks have a bright future, and they don’t need to ease or lower their standards to build market share.