SWBC's LenderHub

MAY 18, 2023

But each financial institution is unique regarding its business goals and borrower demographics; therefore, finding the right loan risk management program can be elusive.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Consumer Lending Laws & Compliance Financial institutions offering consumer loans need to know about these major consumer lending laws and recent compliance issues. You might also like this webinar, "Consumer Lending 101.". Consumer lending compliance spotlight. Pandemic Issues.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

As credit unions await the finalization of the National Credit Union Administration’s (NCUA) proposed changes to rules for business lending, they may do well to remember Spider-Man’s creed that “With great power comes great responsibility.” The comment period for the NCUA’s proposed member-business lending rule closed Aug.

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Abrigo

JUNE 8, 2017

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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Abrigo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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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Abrigo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

Read resources provided here to see what they're saying. This piece explains: Generative AI and how it differs from AI in general What’s behind the genAI hype and the concerns Real-world use cases of generative AI at financial institutions and Available resources for financial institutions to learn more about generative AI in banking.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Adapt to a dynamic banking environment with real-time lending & credit data Lender dashboards and reports showing the lending pipeline, pricing trends, emerging risks, workflow bottlenecks, etc. You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Identifying emerging CRE risks." Explore Abrigo Connect.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

Takeaway 3 Consider how much your bank or credit union's resources can support while meeting regulatory expectations. The complexity and scope of a loan review system will vary based on an institution’s size, type of operations, and management practices.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

From leveraging PPP technology to building relationships, reasons for boosting SBA lending are numerous. . Takeaway 1 SBA lending can expand your product offerings to help win deals with prospects and existing business customers or members. Why SBA Lending? Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? 1 and Sept.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

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. Covenants are warranted in commodity financing and floor-plan lending deals, Kirby added.

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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." CRE loan accommodations.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Takeaway 3 Updates on interest rate forecasting and best practices for managing CRE risk were among the most-read blogs. Abrigo's most popular risk management blogs over the last 12 months cover topics that continue to catch the attention of professionals and regulators. Which credit areas need routine "maintenance"?

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2019

And few credit unions are involved in lending programs backed by the U.S. This is the case, despite the fact that SBA lending has gained momentum among small businesses in the past five years. “Why They just don’t,” says Rob Ashbaugh, Abrigo Executive Risk Management Consultant. More room for business lending.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

Part of the reason for the lack of training may be the absence of any formal loan reviewer training resources, so why don’t we start thinking about what a loan review curriculum might look like? They should be knowledgeable of both sound lending practices and their own institution’s specific lending guidelines.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2014

” Banks understand the need to regularly specify and quantify portfolio risk, and remain cognizant of the impact new loan commitments have on the balance sheet. Given existing constraints in resources, banks have the opportunity to outsource loan review to third-party experts. First, independence and objectivity are critical.

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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. A CFPB 1071 resource page for lenders , content, and educational webinars will walk lenders through requirements and preparations.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 29, 2020

Key Takeaways The FDIC issued an advisory to FIs encouraging safe and sound lending practices in today's ag lending environment. Technology has been a key resource for both ag borrowers and ag lenders seeking efficiency, growth, and profitability. Abrigo Ag Lending is an easy-to-use software that fits your institution’s needs.

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Abrigo

MAY 18, 2023

Takeaway 3 Use these tools to consider how much their resources can support while meeting regulatory expectations. The guidance expects the credit risk review function to consider industry standards consistent with the institution’s size, complexity, loan types, risk profile, and risk management practices.

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Abrigo

JUNE 7, 2017

It’s been five months since the new member business lending (MBL) rule from the NCUA went into effect in January, providing greater flexibility to credit unions offering member business loans. Credit unions should determine the focus of their business lending program and identify what is needed to achieve those goals.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 5, 2022

In response to a request from three Democratic House members, the GAO recently issued a report on its review of fair lending oversight conducted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. These changes contributed to fewer annual fair lending examinations and deficiency findings leading to matters requiring attention at smaller banks.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Larger institutions typically have the resources to staff an independent loan review department, while smaller banks and credit unions may find it more cost-effective to outsource the process. While a periodic external review is best practice, it may not be possible for financial institutions with more resource constraints. 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

APRIL 12, 2021

What an LOS Is, and How It Benefits CFIs A loan origination system automates and manages the lending process to address common challenges. Takeaway 1 The lending landscape is increasingly competitive and the process is frustrating. A loan origination system automates, manages. Here's what a loan origination system is.

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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. There are certain services and products that require substantial setup costs, integration costs, and upfront resources, but providing a hedging solution is not that type of product.

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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. There are certain services and products that require substantial setup costs, integration costs, and upfront resources, but providing a hedging solution is not that type of product.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 8, 2021

As regulators described “practices generally considered consistent with safety-and-soundness standards,” they revised loan review guidance to reflect the broader importance of credit review to risk management. Larger or more complex institutions might have credit risk review functions entirely separate from their lending functions.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Ancin Cooley, CIA, CISA, of Synergy Bank and Credit Union Consulting , recently presented at the 2017 Sageworks Risk Management Summit on the Perspectives of Lending Dysfunction: Loan Officers, Credit Analysts and Loan Reviewers. Share in that excitement, and loan officers will recognize and reciprocate.

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Abrigo

APRIL 19, 2022

Analysts must dig for potential indirect demands on resources that could prevent the borrower from repaying as agreed,” says Heath. Different people calculating GCF in different ways will result in poor loan, pricing, and risk rating decisions. Stay up to date on global cash flow and other lending trends. Learn More.

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Gonzobanker

JUNE 28, 2023

Deep expertise in sound business lending has value , which showed up in the market both directly helping community banks and through partnerships. Two talent resources the industry needs more of are in integration and partnership execution. For the hundreds of Baker Hill clients and prospects in the U.S.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Financial institutions, fintech companies, and other small business lenders will need to begin collecting a wide array of small business lending data under the Consumer Financial Protection Board’s (CFPB) proposed small business lending data collection rule. The proposed rule , unveiled Sept. Controversial Provisions.

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Abrigo

JULY 6, 2017

It’s been more than six months since the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued its revised member business lending (MBL) rule in January 2017. The NCUA recently updated the Examiner’s Guide to include what it described as a clear framework for supervisory expectations for managing a commercial lending program.

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Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2021

Nevertheless, many financial institution executives have taken – and are taking – steps that will help address their top concerns related to lending and profitability. Technology sets up future lending success. A customer relationship manager (CRM), for example, can organize and manage customer/member/prospect relationships.

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Lending Technology Survey Examples 221

Abrigo

MARCH 31, 2023

Credit unions facing an unpredictable economy and rising interest rates will turn to the National Credit Union Administration’s supervisory priorities for guidance on where to focus their time and resources, especially as the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) accounting standard takes effect.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Keeping up with OFAC Russian sanctions , customer due diligence regulations, and consumer lending compliance expectations can be challenging. As you begin the process of assessing your organization’s needs, here are three things to keep in mind: Identify where silos around legacy risk management policies exist in your bank.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Keeping up with OFAC Russian sanctions , customer due diligence regulations, and consumer lending compliance expectations can be challenging. As you begin the process of assessing your organization’s needs, here are three things to keep in mind: Identify where silos around legacy risk management policies exist in your bank.

Technology 195

Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

From leveraging PPP technology to building relationships, reasons for boosting SBA lending are numerous. . Takeaway 2 Far fewer financial institutions regularly participate in SBA (7a) lending than the more than 5,000 that joined the PPP. . Why SBA Lending? Want other articles like this on SBA loan origination in your inbox?

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