Abrigo

OCTOBER 17, 2023

More recently, the OCC identified change management as one of its supervision priorities for the year ahead. Change management strategies involve clear communication, training, and support mechanisms, fostering a positive environment where employees feel valued and engaged, even amid change.

Management 195

Management Lending Risk Management Strategy 195

Abrigo

JUNE 8, 2017

To ensure that underwriting and portfolio management satisfy regulatory expectations as well as industry best practices 2. To provide bank management and the board with an objective assessment of credit quality and ongoing portfolio management 3. The beginning of all risk in the portfolio is with loan origination.

Risk Management 150

Risk Management Management Policies Lending 150

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Support credit risk management Understanding loan covenants, when financial institutions should use them, and how to monitor them supports strong lending portfolios and credit risk management best practices. Covenants are warranted in commodity financing and floor-plan lending deals, Kirby added.

Risk Management 221

Risk Management Lending Policies Management 221

Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

From leveraging PPP technology to building relationships, reasons for boosting SBA lending are numerous. . Takeaway 1 SBA lending can expand your product offerings to help win deals with prospects and existing business customers or members. Here are five reasons, according to industry experts. Why SBA Lending?

Lending 195

Lending FDIC Capital Risk Management 195

PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

FinTechs continue to push the envelope to see how far open banking frameworks can go in improving the SMB banking experience, and increasingly, SMB lending is shifting to the center of these collaborative efforts. In the U.K., ’s experience is quickly influencing the way SMB lenders approach open banking in other markets like the U.S.

Lending 233

Lending Data User Experience Fraud 233

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

MAY 19, 2023

For example, the FDIC’s regulatory expectations for loan review seem quite expansive and encompassing, especially for an industry concerned about its non-interest expense ratio and the cost of its non-revenue-producing staff.

System 195

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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.

Report 195

Report Risk Management Capital Data 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 Training Technology Survey 195

Abrigo

JUNE 7, 2017

It’s been five months since the new member business lending (MBL) rule from the NCUA went into effect in January, providing greater flexibility to credit unions offering member business loans. Credit unions should determine the focus of their business lending program and identify what is needed to achieve those goals.

Lending 150

Lending Management Analysis Policies 150

Abrigo

MAY 18, 2023

Considering the scope and depth of your financial institution’s loan review process is a great way to identify gaps in training and create more efficient operations. In a banking context, the scope is the number of different operations you do on the job and the frequency with which you do them.

Lending 195

Lending Training Guidelines Policies 195

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Another trait that is important for a loan reviewer to have in order to operate an effective loan review function is curiosity, Cooley says. One of the greatest things about being a loan reviewer is you get to see different industries,” he says. Credit Risk Management. Credit Risk Regulation. Risk Ratings.

Video 195

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 21, 2020

He does not expect this trend to stop but we are seeing some interesting innovations from student housing and lodging operators around college campuses. . CRE Lending. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk. CRE Lending. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL.

Marketing 312

Marketing Lending Risk Management Retail 312

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Regulators the world over are beginning to take a closer look at the alternative and marketplace lending business model. Also, in China, analysts at Yingcan Group pointed to the government’s P2P and marketplace lending crackdown as being likely to shrink the industry by as much as 70 percent this year. In the U.S.,

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Compliance Risk Management Lending Regulation 117

Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

Takeaway 2 According to Forrester data, firms pursuing technology-driven innovation grow three to four times faster than industry averages. But as Southwest’s scheduling system crisis over the holidays showed banking and all other industries, technology shortcomings create enormous costs in the short-term and in the future.

Technology 195

Technology Lending Community Software 195

Abrigo

APRIL 21, 2023

Focus loan reviews on risk in the portfolio Continuous loan review monitoring helps banks and credit unions ensure credit review systems support safe and sound lending. You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions."

Lending 195

Lending Risk Management Software System 195

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Regtech is simply the use of technology such as AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and blockchain to improve the way businesses manage regulatory compliance. For example, in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturers can use regtech to ensure that marketing complies with FDA requirements.

Technology 195

Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Regtech is simply the use of technology such as AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and blockchain to improve the way businesses manage regulatory compliance. For example, in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturers can use regtech to ensure that marketing complies with FDA requirements.

Technology 195

Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Although bank lending partnerships with fintechs continue to receive OCC attention, recent remarks by OCC officials indicate that OCC scrutiny is now also directed at partnerships outside of the lending arena. Mr. Hsu also raised concerns about unknown risks or “nasty surprises” arising out of bank-fintech arrangements.

Fintech 146

Fintech Risk Management Conference Lending 146

Abrigo

MARCH 3, 2021

Strong credit analysis is critical to ensuring safe and sound lending practices, so it’s critical that all credit analysts have a firm grasp on credit analysis best practices, from understanding and assigning credit risk to analyzing and making credit decisions. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk.

Analysis 195

Analysis Risk Management Lending Training 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Blog posts to help your asset/liability management (ALM) staff strategize for the future These ALM posts were the most popular in 2022. Our top ten blogs were created by Abrigo's team, which includes former bankers, regulators, and industry experts. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox?

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PYMNTS

APRIL 2, 2020

Financial institutions (FIs) face a perennial challenge in their day-to-day operations — convincing customers to use their products and services rather than a competitor’s. This issue is present in almost every industry, as the $70.3 billion spent on TV advertising in 2019 illustrates. What is Data Analytics?

Analytics 237

Analytics Data Big Data social media 237

Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

From leveraging PPP technology to building relationships, reasons for boosting SBA lending are numerous. . Takeaway 2 Far fewer financial institutions regularly participate in SBA (7a) lending than the more than 5,000 that joined the PPP. . Here are five reasons, according to industry experts. Why SBA Lending?

Lending 195

Lending FDIC Capital Risk Management 195

Abrigo

JUNE 4, 2020

Another, more vague exemption involves the borrower documenting an inability to return to the same level of business activity that the business was operating at before Feb. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk. SBA Lending. CRE Lending. Credit Risk Management. CRE Lending.

Lending 195

Lending Risk Management Management Community 195

Abrigo

MAY 22, 2024

Recent stats and dynamics of the small business lending market Understanding 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 195

Lending St. Louis Community Marketing 195

South State Correspondent

APRIL 23, 2023

The root cause of Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) failure is poor risk management – plain and simple. Bankers need to understand and manage their business on the fair value of assets and liabilities instead of managing their business on net interest margin and the amortized historical cost of assets and liabilities.

Management 195

Management Security Risk Management social media 195

PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2016

It feels like 2014 again with the ongoing popularity of alternative lending startups. Earlier this week, reports emerged that some alternative lending and industry professionals are beginning to heighten their anxieties about incoming regulation, particularly as some ponder whether the U.S. Alternative Lending.

Lending 100

Lending Regulation Big Data Risk Management 100

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. This reflects a larger industry trend. For many, commercial real estate lending may be the ticket.

Community Bank 150

Community Bank Handbook Lending Risk Management 150

Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the throes of managing balance sheets and loan portfolios and at the same time executing daily “run the bank” operations, bankers are faced with the need to continuously develop new customer experiences and scale enterprise capabilities. That’s the new DNA we need to increase across the banking industry.

Leadership 155

Leadership Industry Management Resources 155

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. Weekly episodes highlight innovators and industry players driving innovation in the financial services industry.

Community 195

Community Lending Maine Resources 195

FICO

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The following card performance metrics help us understand the impact of the macro environment on the credit card industry at an aggregate level. These figures represent a national sample of approximately 130 million accounts that comprise FICO® Advisors’ Risk Benchmarking solution.

Trends 52

Trends Industry US Cards 52

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

Abrigo

AUGUST 27, 2021

Ideally, your loan review should operate like a radar, going out and touching the portfolio, constantly scanning, and looking for weaknesses.” As a result, he says, “A lot of financial institutions are looking for opportunities in industries and loan products they may not be familiar with — and that’s a good thing,” he says.

Video 195

Video Lending Regulation Report 195

Abrigo

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Fraudulent (or lack of) supporting documents Supporting documents are a critical part of both the application phase and forgiveness phase of PPP lending. BSA Officers must remain vigilant in identifying and mitigating post-funding PPP risks. Lending & Credit Risk. SBA Lending. Lending & Credit Risk.

Fraud 150

Fraud Lending Los Angeles Taxes 150

NCR

MARCH 1, 2016

As a result of the recession and market volatility, there has been a concerted effort in recent years throughout the banking industry to focus on a holistic approach to an institution’s overall risk management in order to achieve and sustain stability. Operational risks transcend all departments of a bank.

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Risk Management Management Operations Meeting 40

Celent Banking

JANUARY 22, 2015

Peer to Peer (P2P) lending is one of those situations and banks have started to experiment with it, taking P2P lending to main street. Banks are certainly not playing hide and seek with P2P lending. Regulation is an important issue for banks to get into P2P lending and depending the country, there may be restrictions.

Maine 100

Maine Lending Regulation Risk Management 100

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Stacy Watkins (left), president and CEO, and Hilary Nelson (right), senior vice president and director of operations and compliance, at the Las Vegas Strip. The gross gaming revenue of the gambling industry in the U.S. We do have legal businesses and industries that make Las Vegas thrive. Photo by Sammy Tillery. Assets: $237.6

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