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Member business lending: How to leverage MBL for credit union growth

Abrigo

Develop an MBL program while mitigating risk Credit unions looking for alternate paths to growth in today's rising rate environment may be primed to leverage member business lending. A common mistake is underestimating the resources and expertise required to maintain a successful program. Takeaway 2 Start slow.

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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. You might also like this resource, Abrigo's "2022 Loan Review Benchmark Survey Results."

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The top 10 2022 ALM resources for financial institutions

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Along with a five-part ALM 101 series that took a deep dive into risk-rating, popular posts touched on the value of core deposit studies. Takeaway 3 A review of these ALM resources can help FIs understand the environment and effectively strategize for the year to come. . Top helpful resources for ALM staff.

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Ag lending outlook & top challenges

Abrigo

Strong demand is a factor in the ag lending outlook ahead Ag lenders can begin taking steps to ensure they are prepared and can provide positive customer or member experiences. The outlook for ag lending has its share of uncertainty. Inflation, rates are factors in ag lending outlook. Line up resources. Over half of U.S.

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Loan review – A crucial component of risk management

Abrigo

To provide bank management and the board with an objective assessment of credit quality and ongoing portfolio management 3. To serve as a critical component of a comprehensive, enterprise-wide, risk management practice 4. The beginning of all risk in the portfolio is with loan origination.

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4 Ways to evaluate your loan review department’s effectiveness

Abrigo

Examining these areas is a good starting point for your financial institution to optimize its processes and maximize existing resources. While not a solution for the talent shortage, automation can optimize processes, often at a fraction of the cost of additional resources. Stay up to date on loan review best practices.

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Four ways to evaluate your loan review department’s effectiveness

Abrigo

Examining these areas is a good starting point for your financial institution to optimize its processes and maximize existing resources. While not a solution for the talent shortage, automation can optimize processes, often at a fraction of the cost of additional resources. Stay up to date on loan review best practices.

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