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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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In our previous article ( here ) we analyzed the data on community bank M&A and performance, and we concluded that there is no relationship between community bank size and profitability, as measured by return on equity (ROE). The key insight is to understand how growth translates into bank efficiency.

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Abrigo

MAY 22, 2024

Recent stats and dynamics of the small business lending market Understanding the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. You might also like this guide for smarter, faster small business lending.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Personalized Touch with Efficient Service Can Boost Lending Banks and credit unions can boost business lending by combining a relationship focus with transaction-oriented processing. . Takeaway 1 Many banks and credit unions want to win more business loans but will face higher rates and more competitors.

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South State Correspondent

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Concepts Lending Curve: A yield curve shows interest rates associated with different contract lengths for a particular interest rate instrument. While economists may use the shape of the yield curve to gauge future economic strength, bankers should pay particular attention to the lending curve.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Financial institutions considering lending to nonprofits may want to be aware of these recent financial trends, as well as some of the ways lending to these organizations might differ from lending to for-profit businesses. Here are two mistakes to avoid when lending to nonprofits , according to the firm: 1.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Small business (SMB) lending is big business for community banks , which are a popular destination for small business borrowers, thanks to strong approval rates on loan applications. But new analysis from the Federal Reserve has identified a reversal in community banks’ position in the small business lending market.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 19, 2024

That is exactly what is happening in the community bank industry. Unfortunately, bank managers often give their lenders misguided loan compensation, resulting in suboptimal outcomes. We’ll explain why we believe this is occurring and ways that community banks can reverse this trend.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 15, 2024

The thinking is that diversification-induced lending leads to banking resiliency. We believe that while lending diversification leads banks to lend more in normal times (especially for banks over $50B in assets) and does benefit the general economy, community banks should be careful in how and where they choose to diversify.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 15, 2024

The thinking is that diversification-induced lending leads to banking resiliency. We believe that while lending diversification leads banks to lend more in normal times (especially for banks over $50B in assets) and does benefit the general economy, community banks should be careful in how and where they choose to diversify.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Bank and credit union leaders can use data to inform small business lending Small businesses are showing resilience. As rates stay high, concerns about credit risk and borrower health are top of mind for bank and credit union leaders, especially as it relates to lending to small businesses. A recent U.S.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 21, 2023

However, that publication, directly and indirectly, identified three discrete risks affecting community banks. We will outline what we think community bankers should glean from this publication. Risks to the Community Banking Sector Moody’s identified three risks to the banking sector, including risks to community banks.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Small business credit analysis company PayNet is linking up with a community bank to streamline SMB lending for the institution. In another statement, BNB Bank EVP and Chief Lending Officer Kevin L. ” Analysis has also found that community banks are playing a larger role in small business lending. .

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Abrigo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Takeaway 2 A consumer loan origination system can help FIs offer a fully digital retail lending experience. How can FIs overcome retail lending challenges? In today's competitive – and increasingly digital – consumer lending environment, financial institutions will need to find ways to adapt to changing customer expectations.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Key Takeaways The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2019. The top lending and credit blog posts focused on improving loan pricing, creating a better experience for borrowers, and developing risk ratings. Top blog posts reflect bank, CU priorities.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For bankers to be successful in the small business lending market, they need to execute on several key tenets: strategy, people, process and technology. Community banks need to analyze the demographics and varied business segments to identify the growth potential of each market. No two markets are created equal.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Key Takeaways Financial institutions who want to maintain a healthy share of business lending this year and through potentially tougher economic times ahead want to be in the best position possible before trouble hits. Abrigo's Business Lending Readiness Survey found many processes stymie those efforts. learn more.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2019

is set to see its first new community bank in decades, as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) lent its approval for MOXY Bank to launch in Washington, D.C. With clearance to move forward with its plans, the community banking landscape will see its first new industry player in years.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Last week, P2Bi announced the rollout of a new partnership program that enables community banks to participate in its small business loan marketplace. Community banks are typically a better bet for small businesses in search of a loan, with approval rates higher than those at larger financial institutions.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 9, 2014

This article is the second in a two-part series on top concerns and growth strategies of community banks. Everyone in the banking industry seems to be asking the same question these days: How can we facilitate growth? banks are moving back into commercial real estate (CRE) lending as the economy continues to improve.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Community banks do this profitably by turning transactional accounts into relationships.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Community banks do this profitably by turning transactional accounts into relationships.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A DFS analysis of the dealer markups of the contracts purchased by Rhinebeck during the relevant time period found that Black, Hispanic, and Asian borrowers, on average, paid more in discretionary dealer markups than non-Hispanic white borrowers at statistically significant rates ranging from 15% to 39%. L. §§ 296-a(1)(b) and (3).

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 5, 2024

Several measurable factors drive loan (and, by extension, bank) profitability, including loan size, credit quality, term, cross-sell, and upsell. In this article, we will consider how and why loan size is one of the most significant drivers of profitability for community banks and what community banks can do to improve performance.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 5, 2024

Several measurable factors drive loan (and, by extension, bank) profitability, including loan size, credit quality, term, cross-sell, and upsell. In this article, we will consider how and why loan size is one of the most significant drivers of profitability for community banks and what community banks can do to improve performance.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Many community banks and credit unions are turning to small business loans as a source of loan growth. In their Spring 2016 Semiannual Risk Perspective , regulators have publicly acknowledged increasing risk in commercial real estate lending, so small business lending seems like it may be an alternative path.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 18, 2020

Even before COVID socked the economy community banks and credit unions saw local loan demand falling. The post Can Nontraditional Credit Analysis Be Community Banks’ Path to Profit? Adapting a fintech technique may help. appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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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. keep me informed Learn more about Abrigo Connect Deciding report types Which credit & lending dashboards are best?

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American Banker

JUNE 9, 2023

Economic analysis from the real estate advisory CBRE finds that community banks are particularly imperiled by their exposure to commercial real estate loans. Others see looming risks in indirect lending.

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South State Correspondent

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

If credit conditions are appropriate, the bank can renew the commitment or re-write the loan, and if credit conditions have deteriorated, the borrower will need to find alternative financing sources. Some Context Around Maturity and Amortization Currently, we estimate that the average community bank’s commercial loan term is between 3.5

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In a previous article ( HERE ), we discussed the concept of Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP), why systemically important banks and large regional banks incorporate FTP, and why community banks should also consider implementing FTP. bank about loan pricing. For our bank above, we believe the contingent cost is 0.26%.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 14, 2022

Community banks have solid competitive advantages when competing against insurance companies (primarily life insurance companies or “Lifecos”) and commercial real estate securitization conduit lenders (CMBS) for commercial borrowers. How Banks Can Compete Against Insurance Companies and CMBS. Solution Parameter. Differentiation.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Banks involved in ag lending understand that the volatility of the industry – unpredictable weather patterns, variable commodity prices and more – can often lead to higher amounts of risk compared to other concentrations. By improving policies and procedures, banks can make better and more profitable ag lending decisions.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 29, 2016

ICBA and CUNA state that the proposal “if finalized in its current form, would unquestionably disrupt lending by credit unions and community banks.” ” ICBA and CUNA indicate that the proposal’s exceptions need to be broader for community banks and credit unions to remain in the small dollar loan market.

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The Financial Brand

APRIL 21, 2021

With a niche focus, the bank concentrates on a few things it’s really good at that big banks can't touch and fintechs haven't pounced on. The post How One Community Bank Built its Strategy from an ROA/ROE Analysis appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Since our last update on pricing and credit HERE , commercial loan pricing trends for the first quarter of 2024 continue to be driven by the perceived increase in credit risk, tighter credit supply and banks’ need for wider margins. percentage points bringing forward looking LGD to 44% of the average community bank loan amount.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 28, 2024

This view is reflected by a sharp decrease in the average contractual loan commitment term at community banks and an increase in floating vs. fixed rate structures. However, community banks should carefully consider the prudence of a borrower’s decision based on the risks and rewards outlined below.

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