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Spotlight on lending: Commercial loan growth geographically

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Now that banks have filed their third quarter financial reports , what did the lending picture look like last quarter? banks is up $157 billion from the same period in 2013. However, Q3 commercial lending is down from the beginning of 2014 (quarter ending 3/31/2014) by about $67 billion. Nationally, the picture is a fine one.

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3 Keys to Effective Loan Review

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This article is substantially updated from a 2013 blog post. 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. Credit Risk Management. Risk Ratings.

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Independent Loan Review & Credit Risk Review System Objectives

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Takeaway 2 However, a loan review or credit risk review program should accomplish several key objectives. Takeaway 3 Timely risk ratings and a written review policy are critical components of effective loan review and credit review. This article is substantially updated from a 2013 blog post. Identifying Credit Weaknesses.

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Will the cost of regulation impact community bank customers?

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Risk management issues were also a high-ranking hurdle to growing banks, with 26 percent calling it a concern for 2015. That number is up about four percent from 2013. The ICBA’s 2014 Community Bank Lending Survey suggests the shift is coming in the form of less consumer lending.

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For Ag Lenders, Farm Outlook Warrants Watching

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farmers is even more unpredictable than in recent years, so financial institutions will want to keep a close eye on the agricultural sector -- both to protect ag lending portfolios and tap into ag loan growth opportunities. Stay up to date on the farm outlook and ag lending best practices. Ag Lending. Lending & Credit Risk.

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The Risk Your Asset/Liability Management Process Might Be Missing

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Bankers since the financial crisis have become accustomed to seeing language like the following: “The FDIC is re-emphasizing the importance of prudent interest rate risk oversight and risk management processes to ensure FDIC-supervised institutions are prepared for a period of rising interest rates.” Lending & Credit Risk.

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10 Top Banking Podcasts You Should be Listening to

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Thankfully for bank and credit union executives, lenders, risk managers, and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officers, banking podcasts and podcasts for credit unions are plentiful, and options are growing. Listen to the podcast episode, " How To Sleep Easier at Night About Capital and Risk Levels.". Lending & Credit Risk.

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