Abrigo

AUGUST 8, 2021

Independent Loan Review Systems in Banking Banking regulators have outlined expectations for effective, independent loan review and credit risk review. . Takeaway 1 A system for ongoing, independent credit risk review will not look the same from institution to institution. 2020 Interagency Guidance.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Cybersecurity | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Third-party/vendor risk management is becoming increasingly challenging with more cloud-based providers. On top of initial vendor due diligence, there are ongoing, systematic approaches to managing third-party relationships. . Cyber Due Diligence. Know how many parties are involved.

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Cisco

JUNE 7, 2022

Beginning with the bursting of the dot-com bubble, and more recently, the global COVID-19 pandemic, these events created significant volatility in stock prices resulting in increased market risk. In between these events, a different crisis began in the US sub-prime lending market. Regulators will tighten the reins.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2019

In a marketplace where data is shared and distributed at record speeds, third-party or vendor risk management is a challenge for most businesses. The spotlight from federal and state regulators continues to shine on the use of third parties, and the pressure for those vendors to meet regulatory guidelines has greatly increased.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

Introduction A few good men and women In previous articles, we have explored the objectives of a loan review and credit risk review system in general. Let’s move on to another element of credit review systems—loan reviewer training. But what if the minimum expectations are set so high that it discourages wannabe loan reviewers?

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Why change management is vital for banks and credit unions Regulators promote change management to manage risk, but banks and credit unions can also achieve important benefits when they manage change. This article describes recent comments by financial regulators about managing change.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Key Takeaways Effective credit risk review promotes lending agility. Many of the objectives of a credit risk review system support business goals. Regulators consider an effective loan review system vital for financial institutions’ efforts to meet safety and soundness standards. learn more.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The top lending and credit blog posts focused on improving loan pricing, creating a better experience for borrowers, and developing risk ratings. Those priorities are apparent in the most popular Abrigo lending and credit blog posts for the year. Popular articles about credit, lending. Why Do People Switch Banks?

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Managing loan workouts and modifications Tips for preparing your bank or credit union to handle an increased volume of problem loans while ensuring prudent credit risk management. You might also like this video, "A look at credit risk in a rising-rate environment." Regulators foster prudent loan modifications.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In a banking landscape that is constantly changing with new regulations, increasing competition, and other new challenges, it is critical to maximize your strategic plan's effectiveness. Learn to identify emerging CRE credit risk red flags. Learn to identify emerging CRE credit risk red flags.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Credit administration staff are responsible for managing the entire credit process, including the approval of credit to borrowers, assessment of the creditworthiness of potential customers, and credit review of existing borrowers. It's about ensuring that every aspect of your lending operation is optimized for efficiency and effectiveness.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Stress Testing | 7 minute read Key Takeaways Stress testing is an important component of sound risk management. Some financial institutions may view stress testing as a “check the box” practice to satisfy regulators, but others are making the most out of the process. Stress testing and risk management. Learn More.

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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."

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. They must not only comply with regulations aimed at protecting the safety of the FI but also those protecting the customers/members.

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Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. They must not only comply with regulations aimed at protecting the safety of the FI but also those protecting the customers/members.

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Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2023

However, many clients evaluated an internally developed system before ultimately acquiring loan review automation. The cost associated with the typical multi-year effort to develop a customized system is usually far more expensive than the acquisition cost.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

But the latest initiatives reveal a growing interest in transforming internal processes, particularly among smaller banks looking to upgrade their core infrastructure and elevate small business lending operations. Equiniti Eyes APIs for Risk Management. Yes Bank Woes See API Disruption.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Sound loan administration software or systems will generate accurate, timely information in a secure environment. In any economy, but especially in the current one where borrowers’ financial situations are changing or highly uncertain, financial institution loan administration systems deserve a checkup and, in some cases, an overhaul.

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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. Regulators review them to assess safety and soundness.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Takeaway 2 The rule is aimed at tracking small business credits to enforce fair lending laws and ID and support women- and minority-owned small businesses. The regulation, expected to be finalized in weeks, outranked BSA/AML rules, beneficial ownership requirements, and current expected credit loss (CECL) obligations.

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Abrigo

MAY 18, 2023

How to evaluate loan review processes based on their scope and depth A closer look at loan review can help your institution determine what steps to take to please regulators and streamline processes. You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions."

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 1, 2021

There will always be risks inherent in loan portfolios, and effective portfolio management and loan control functions are critical to the overall risk management function of banks and credit unions. Banks are required by regulators to have formal risk rating policies in place to determine how ratings are assigned.

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Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

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. The company has estimated that the impact of its system meltdown during bad weather will cost it as much as $825 million.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

But not all technology is made equal, especially when it comes to lending software. Many older construction software products are excellent for the bank office but are not collaborative with inspectors, builders, and borrowers because the users’ systems are not connected. Construction Lending. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Software Lending Training Mobile 195

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

One that particularly annoys me is when an exception is being cited because it’s the only way to effectively track a portfolio segment due to a dearth of data in the bank’s information systems. Portfolio segments should be monitored and managed, not get buried in exception counts.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 30, 2022

You might also like this webinar on commercial lending strategy. The lack of alternative options in a rising-rate environment may be a factor when deciding to expand into commercial lending. Risk management. Keys to mitigating risk. CRE Lending. Lending & Credit Risk. CRE Lending.

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Strategy Lending Risk Management Analysis 195

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The PPP might have been the first time many community financial institutions saw such clear returns on digitization investments, but the same automation and efficiency gains can be found in other end-to-end lending solutions. Community financial institutions' experience with PPP technology also translates to other areas of lending.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Bringing your emotional intelligence to the job will serve your career well while fostering a strong loan review system. . Credit Risk Management. Credit Risk Regulation. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending. Risk Ratings. Credit Risk Management. Whitepaper.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 6, 2017

During a Sageworks webinar on HVCRE risk management Rob Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, explained that clarifications on some of the murkier aspects of the HVCRE (high volatility commercial real estate) rule were anticipated by the industry.

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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. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Learn more.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

For banks and credit unions, this often means a deep understanding of regulations and compliance and adhering to the institution's risk management standards. In the Federal Reserve report, bankers emphasized the importance of eliminating siloed processes and ensuring that information can flow seamlessly across systems.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The PPP might have been the first time many community financial institutions saw such clear returns on digitization investments, but the same automation and efficiency gains can be found in other end-to-end lending solutions. Community financial institutions' experience with PPP technology also translates to other areas of lending.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2019

central bank, is getting a bit worried about sharing some of the financial infrastructure with tech upstarts such as OnDeck Capital and Kabbage , a sense of caution that the newswire said puts the bank “at odds with other regulators looking to bring [those firms] into the fold.”. Reuters reported early Monday (Jan.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

They indicate that they recognize that banks have differing funding models and that in structuring their lending activities, it is appropriate for banks to select LIBOR replacement rates that are most appropriate for their specific circumstances, such as credit-sensitive LIBOR alternatives.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

Lending Discipline : Sensible pricing methodology is part of a loan hedging program, and some hedge providers also offer a loan pricing model. More sophisticated entities can handle a higher ratio because they possess system and managerial sophistication to manage the risk.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

Lending Discipline : Sensible pricing methodology is part of a loan hedging program, and some hedge providers also offer a loan pricing model. More sophisticated entities can handle a higher ratio because they possess system and managerial sophistication to manage the risk.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 27, 2021

It alerts you to weaknesses in your portfolio and gives you an opportunity to correct them before regulators come in,” he says. And that will give your financial institution a competitive advantage because it allows you to stay on your growth trajectory rather than having to spend time on addressing regulators’ concerns. Learn More.

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