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Examining industries: The importance of industry analysis for financial institutions

Abrigo

How industry analysis can improve your credit risk management Understanding your customers' businesses leads to better loan pricing, structure, and risk management. WATCH WEBINARS Takeaway 1 All businesses perform industry analysis, but financial institutions in particular must know their customers' competitive landscape.

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How Alternative Lending Technology Stays Flexible For SMBs

PYMNTS

In the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, and banks' subsequent pullback from the small- to medium-sized business ( SMB ) lending arena, a slew of alternative lenders emerged onto the scene to fill the credit gap. Flexible Technology. What's just as important is to ensure that lending technology is flexible.

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Top 6 Trends for the Banking Industry in 2024

Perficient

This blog was co-authored by Perficient’s Chief Strategist and banking expert: Scott Albahary A slowing global economy, coupled with a divergent economic landscape, poses challenges for the banking industry in 2024. Facilitation of embedded lending while ensuring compliance: Embedded finance initiatives must adhere to regulatory requirements.

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The top lending & credit risk blogs of the year

Abrigo

The most-read lending & credit blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. Takeaway 2 The top lending and credit blog posts focused on the benefits of banking technology, interest rate management, and developing risk ratings.

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A Modern Approach to C&I Lending: 8 Facts Lenders Need to Know

The commercial and industrial (C&I) lending sector has been undergoing a transformation in recent years thanks to technological advancements and changes in customer expectations. Modern C&I lending requires a new and different approach — one that is automated and streamlined to serve a lender’s diverse needs.

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Why banking technology makes sense – recession or not

Abrigo

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. Takeaway 2 According to Forrester data, firms pursuing technology-driven innovation grow three to four times faster than industry averages.

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SMB Alt-Lending Gears Up For Another Industry Shakeup

PYMNTS

After industry consolidation and a leveling-out of venture capital interest, alternative SMB lending remains a strong market, though just like traditional banks, it has also faced new lessons as a result of the current market. “It comes in waves, there’s no doubt about it,” he said about the alt-lending boom.

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The Non-QM Market Experiences a Remarkable Comeback: Check Out the Industry Guide

As the commercial lending market continues to evolve, non-QM loans are becoming an increasingly popular offering among lenders looking to create new revenue streams. Commercial lending is going through an important transformation as consumers demand better solutions and technology works to address long-standing problems in the industry.

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Unique Challenges in the C&I Market Bridging the Gap from Attorneys to Tech

Speaker: Ren Hayhurst, Sr. Counsel and Executive Director

Immerse yourself in the world of C&I lending as we explore the unique challenges to the market. Learn how to bridge the gap between technology and attorneys to enhance operational efficiency. Experience our game-changing C&IDocs™ demo, showcasing cutting-edge solutions tailored to the C&I lending industry.

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The ROI of Business Lending Platforms

Financial institutions continue to look to quantify the impact of new technologies. Meanwhile, business lending technologies have grown more popular in the industry. However, understanding the impact of said technologies means understanding how to increase your revenue while decreasing your costs.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.