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Wells Fargo Overhauling Risk Management Processes

PYMNTS

Wells Fargo, weeks after it was hit with a rare enforcement action from the Federal Reserve, is overhauling its risk management processes and announced internally that four top risk management executives would be retiring. However, the FI can still lend and take deposits. All are retiring in April, May or June.

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Federal banking regulators issue statement on loan reference rates and advise prompt transition from LIBOR

CFPB Monitor

The Fed, FDIC, and OCC have issued a “ Statement on Reference Rates for Loans ” that addresses replacement rates for the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The agencies stress that banks should include fallback language that provides for the use of a “robust fallback rate” if the initial reference rate is discontinued.

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Loan covenants refresher: What, when, why & how

Abrigo

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. Those simply refer to the tone of the covenant, whichever type it is.

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3 Ways SBA Lending After PPP Can Help Banks, Credit Unions Grow, Mitigate Risk

Abrigo

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.

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Great expectations: Loan review system regulations and how to adhere to them

Abrigo

Scope in loan reviewing Loan review systems defined The terms "loan review system" or "credit risk review system" refer to the responsibilities assigned to various areas such as credit underwriting, loan administration, problem loan workout, or other areas.

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3 Ways SBA Lending After PPP Can Help Banks, Credit Unions Grow, Mitigate Risk

Abrigo

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.

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4 Ways to evaluate your loan review department’s effectiveness

Abrigo

Please see the graph below from the 2021 Loan Review Survey for reference. The survey found that many organizations seek a more efficient way to manage the due diligence process, as it can significantly impact team productivity and internal portfolio coverage. Stay up to date on loan review best practices.

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