Bank Innovation

APRIL 11, 2016

Investors see a sunny future for marketplace lending, according to a survey released today by Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP (RKO) and Wharton Fintech. The results of the survey, titled 2016 Survey of U.S. Marketplace Lending, show that half of investors surveyed have capital allocated for marketplace lending.

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Abrigo

MARCH 3, 2022

By leveraging their strengths in relationship lending and their access to technology in order to grow the small business loan portfolio profitably. You might also like this whitepaper on big opportunities in small business lending DOWNLOAD . Changing Lending Environment. Small businesses are turning to small lenders.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2022

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. Farmers expect worse in 2023. Rising inputs.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Loan Decisioning Allows Small Business Lending to Grow Community financial institutions can leverage automated loan underwriting to increase small business lending and achieve consistency. . Takeaway 2 Loan decisioning allows institutions to efficiently allocate credit analysts’ time for profitable small business lending.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 28, 2022

Develop better ag lending workflows before demand picks up. A better ag lending process makes applying smoother for borrowers and can allow efficient ag loan growth without adding a lot of staff. Takeaway 1 Now is the time to plant the seeds for harvesting growth in the ag loan portfolio by creating a better ag lending process.

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Gonzobanker

MARCH 21, 2024

Of small business owners who applied for a business loan in early 2023, 6 in 10 found it difficult to find affordable financing, and overall, 77% are concerned about their access to capital according to a survey from Goldman Sachs. Minority small business owners need ‘fair and accessible’ lending. The problem is even worse in 2024.

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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. Survey respondents reported an average ag loan approval rate of 75.1%

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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? Looking to Increase Loans through the SBA? 1 and Sept.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Key Takeaways Most financial institutions have implemented technology to help handle Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Lenders leveraging that technology to provide SBA loans after PPP can add products, grow customers, and add portfolio stability. PPP drove major technology upgrades.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Key Takeaways Most financial institutions have implemented technology to help handle Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Lenders leveraging that technology to provide SBA loans after PPP can add products, grow customers, and add portfolio stability. PPP drove major technology upgrades.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Start with a survey and pre-planning meetings. The following steps can help narrow it down and focus your goals: Send out a simple, future-oriented survey to the board and executive management (read on for sample questions) to determine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to your financial institution. Where are you now?

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PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2017

Freshbooks VP of Strategy Matthew Baker highlighted these findings in a chat with PYMNTS to weave through the research and sound off on some of the survey results that most caught his attention. It’s a large responsibility, but as Freshbooks’ survey found, many small business owners are learning how to operate with a trial-and-error mindset.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2019

A new survey of 34 banks in Switzerland showed that only about 50 percent of the population bank online, according to a report by Reuters. . The survey was conducted by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and released on Tuesday (Aug. However, this hasn’t stopped investment into the technology.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Making small business loans efficient and worthwhile Digitalizing the lending process can help financial institutions win small business loans and meet customers' needs. You might also like this webinar on small business lending best practices. Top problems in small business lending. Roadblocks to Success.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Technology can create efficiencies that allow them to reimagine customer interactions moving forward. 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.

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2019

In fact, credit unions have some of the highest business-borrower satisfaction rates among all types of lenders, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest Small Business Credit Survey. Despite these figures, only 9% of small businesses sought credit from credit unions, according to the survey. More room for business lending.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Last year's 2022 Loan Review Survey by Abrigo found these four common challenges in effective loan review. Acting as the last line of defense, it is crucial to have an effective process in place.   For over a decade, DiCOM Software, now Abrigo, has  surveyed loan review professionals  to uncover challenges they often face.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Last year's 2022 Loan Review Survey by Abrigo found these four common challenges in effective loan review. Acting as the last line of defense, it is crucial to have an effective process in place.   For over a decade, DiCOM Software, now Abrigo, has  surveyed loan review professionals  to uncover challenges they often face.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

When it comes to small business (SMB) lending, the top two contenders for business owners are banks and alternative financiers or online marketplaces. The SBA and NCUA collaboration is a three-year agreement that aims to build upon that momentum, and heighten CUs’ share of the SMB lending market. Credit Unions In Growth Mode.

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ABA Community Banking

JANUARY 6, 2021

Small businesses are exploring online lending, with 44% saying they looked into the option in the past year and 25% procuring an online loan during that time, according to the JPMorgan Chase Business Leaders Outlook survey released yesterday.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Technology can create efficiencies that allow them to reimagine customer interactions moving forward. 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.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 15, 2016

In the 2015 Growth Strategy Survey by Bank Director , the most commonly cited areas for growth were Commercial Real Estate Lending, C&I loans, SBA loans, and Construction loans. To learn more about opportunities in small business lending, download the whitepaper Tapping Growth Opportunities in the Business Loan Portfolio.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

A new survey from alternative lender Reliant Funding found only 12 percent of surveyed small businesses (SMBs) have actually used alternative finance. 14) and found, more often than not, small businesses aren’t using alternative lending sources. The company released the results Tuesday (Nov.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

Small business lending technology company Lenderfit has rolled out its services in beta, connecting financial institutions to solutions to facilitate small business lending. He told the publication that Lenderfit began as a way to address the small business lending challenges of nonprofit investment firm Access Ventures.

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Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2021

Takeaway 1 Financial institutions that invested in technology in 2020 are using it to increase the loan portfolio in 2021. Takeaway 2 Use this time to optimize technology investments to increase profitability and improve customer experiences. Independent Banker Survey. Technology sets up future lending success.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2019

Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that financial regulators should look more closely at the role of non-bank tech companies in the small business (SMB) lending and consumer lending markets. Such alternative data, said the GAO, could pose risk to such lending decisions.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2017

The average small business considers itself a “moderate” user of technology, according to the PYMNTS.com SMB Technology Adoption Index. 70 percent of SMEs didn’t use tax software in 2016 , found Office Depot in its most recent Small Business Index survey. Only 13 percent say they’re willing to jump on the innovation bandwagon.

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Perficient

APRIL 20, 2023

The Landscape According to Forbes Advisor: 2022 Digital Banking Survey , as of 2022, 78% of adults in the U.S. However, it’s not always obvious which of the many potential technology vendors and implementation partners will best drive an organization’s desired business goals. prefer to bank via a mobile app or website.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Particularly for small businesses, community banks should make sure they use up-to-date tools to assess risk, such as relying more heavily on the owner’s personal credit, says Joel Pruis, who leads the commercial and small business lending practice at Cornerstone Advisors in Scottsdale, Ariz. Learning about lending.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Yet, the small business lending gap remains. In a new report, PayNet and financial research firm Raddon examined the state of small business lending in the U.S. ” Banks have not invested in their small business lending operations to improve the process for the borrower, though.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

And in lending, with the financial crisis in the rearview mirror, a decade on, invention – okay, innovation – has become a hallmark, at least in some corners. But a standstill in the credit markets created a vacuum for a bit, at least along traditional lending conduits. Necessity is the mother of invention.

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PYMNTS

MAY 17, 2019

In payments, to gain technology, reach and new use cases (and, sometimes, all of the above), the debate has always boiled down to “build or buy.” In the latest Innovation Readiness Playbook series, PYMNTS surveyed more than 200 FI decision makers to assess their shifting strategies for innovating this venerable product line.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Takeaway 1 For solid ag lending returns, focus on assessing credit risk in current portfolios and effective pricing. . Takeaway 2 Sentiment rose in 3Q, but the highly uncertain outlook warrants caution in ag lending activities. A tricky year for farmers, ag lending. You might also like this webinar watch. Pandemic Impact.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

WATCH Takeaway 1 Understanding generative AI and how peers are using AI and genAI helps financial institution leaders and management vet the technology and related risks. Nevertheless, understanding the technology is crucial. Even if a financial institution isn’t yet using the technology, it can learn from peers.

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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. discussed how they use continuous monitoring in their efforts to ensure safe and sound lending practices.

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Banking Exchange

JUNE 2, 2021

JD Power’s survey reveals high satisfaction with traditional banks that have moved into digital The Economy Technology Financial Trends Feature3 Fintech Feature Retail Banking Covid19.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 13, 2020

Having the right technology can play an important role in cross-selling CFI customers or members. In 2020, a top focus for community financial institutions is new customer acquisition, according to the BAI Banking Outlook: Trends in 2020 survey. Technology can aid cross-selling efforts. Book profitable loans more quickly.

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