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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. Critical capital Should CRE lending be off the table? Certainly, one asset class, the regional mall, is quite dead,” Kirby said. is robust.

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Lending and Credit Automation: Before and After

Abrigo

Slow lending decisions and frustrating loan application processes are among borrowers’ biggest gripes with traditional financial institutions vs competitors such as online or alternative lenders. Contacting a branch manager might yield insight on depositors for potential upsells for loans.

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Lending Is Failing To Live Up To 2018’s Great Expectations

PYMNTS

It was supposed to be a strong year for lending across the board, after a stumpy 2017, which saw numbers in both consumer and commercial lending tending toward a slump. regional bank executives were gearing up for a bumper year, according to Bloomberg. Bancorp , the largest regional bank in the U.S., Bancorp said.

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Lending FinTech GreenSky Files For IPO

PYMNTS

Lending FinTech GreenSky has confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO). While private investors have been generous in financing lending startups, IPOs have been scarce in recent years because of rising defaults among borrowers, as well as increased competition. which valued the company at nearly $4.5

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The Concentric Relationship Strategy in Banking

South State Correspondent

Therefore, commercial lenders must develop a strategy to increase industry knowledge in finance, business, accounting, tax, mergers/acquisitions, or other fields. In her years as a lender, Linda acquired expertise in four other industries and became knowledgeable in tax and M&A strategies.

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Small banks: Big challenges and big opportunities

Abrigo

Relationship focus helps CFIs Small banks can leapfrog competitors and better serve their communities by combining their unique advantages with smart management and partnerships. Declining deposits, higher cost of funds, and ever-increasing competition are just a few challenges these executives are managing. The result?

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Simple ways to help you manage the rising cost of living

Qudos Bank

From shopping strategies to secure banking options, we explore the many ways to help you manage your hard-earned money amidst the economic climate. Government websites such as MoneySmart and Energy Made Easy offer advice on managing living costs and seeking the best prices for household utilities.