Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This article covers these key topics: Cultivating fertile ground for small business lending Do large lenders have an advantage in small business lending? Automation fosters efficiency, accuracy, and the support that community businesses need.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 3, 2023

In recent articles ( here and here ), we discussed why banks that take the interest rate movement risk demonstrate lower performance as measured by return on assets (ROA). The second article compared and contrasted community banks’ pay-for-risk and relationship business models.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 18, 2023

In recent articles ( here and here and here ), we discussed why banks that take risks to earn higher revenue demonstrate lower performance as measured by return on assets (ROA). Top-performing community banks deploy relationship banking. This article shares a simple strategy a successful lender (Linda N.) uses at our bank.

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South State Correspondent

JUNE 30, 2023

Many banks pride themselves on superior customer service, and approximately 90% of all community banks believe that they provide an above-average level of customer service (the math cannot work that way). Banks can then calculate SVA by subtracting their cost of capital from net operating profit after tax for each client.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? Danielle Austin-Rios , CAMS also contributed to this article From drug cartels to street gangs, the illegal drug market has been a consistent moneymaker for drug trafficking organizations (DTOs), and there is no end or slowdown in sight. Trade-Based Money Laundering.

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Abrigo

APRIL 22, 2024

Takeaway 2 Several small business lending processes can tax both borrowers and staff. Small business lending is also a prominent line of business for many financial institutions, especially those driven by a mission to help their communities thrive. They lead to inefficiencies and roadblocks to small business lending.

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Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The Problem: Financial Literacy as a Cost Center Currently, financial wellness initiatives often operate as cost centers, driven by compliance or community relations. Measuring Success and Driving Growth Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Pre-tax profit as a percentage of average deposits (e.g., 50 basis points).

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Abrigo

JANUARY 14, 2021

Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 This round of PPP funding focuses on new borrowers in low- and moderate-income communities. . These funds are intended for new and smaller borrowers and for borrowers in low- and moderate-income communities. PPP Fraud Spikes. Fraudsters target PPP loans.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 14, 2024

In this article, we discuss calculating an ROI on the property and provide our ROI calculator to help lenders be trusted advisors. Why Is It Important for Lenders Most community bank commercial clients do not have professional CFOs or treasurers. Most community bank clients need financial advice that bankers can provide.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 11, 2016

A recent article in the Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel notes, “More community bank takeovers by large credit unions are likely.” Offering competitive rates Because credit unions are exempt from federal corporate income taxes, they are able to offer competitive fees and interest rates.

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South State Correspondent

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

One of the lessons that was driven home at the recent American Banker Small Business Banking Conference in Nashville was the difference in marketing between large national banks and community banks, particularly deposit marketing. ” This article explores the recency trap and discusses how to prevent it.

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Abrigo

MAY 22, 2024

Takeaway 2 Several small business lending processes can tax both borrowers and staff. Small business lending is also a prominent line of business for many financial institutions, especially those driven by a mission to help their communities thrive. They lead to inefficiencies and roadblocks to small business lending.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 5, 2022

In this article, we analyze why 75% LTV may not protect banks from credit risk on commercial loans and why there is only one source of loan repayment. . We concluded that obligors showing less than 1.50X DSCR would be most at risk, but the average community bank underwrites to 1.20X DSCR. Background.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In this article, we would like to share best practices of how lenders advise borrowers on planning for the future path of interest rates and how borrowers should structure their balance sheets to better manage future cash flows. As community bankers, we are foremost trusted advisors to our customers. Bankers As Trusted Professionals.

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Abrigo

MARCH 31, 2015

Unlike many traditional accounting services, such as tax preparation and auditing, valuation work is often a one-and-done kind of engagement. Consider these ideas: Showcase your business through community participation. As a result, bringing in new clients is a top priority for valuation and forensic accountants.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? BSA was intended to detect illicit activity through cash and monetary instruments to catch tax evaders using secret foreign bank accounts. See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. September 11, 2001 will stay with Americans forever.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In this article, we will show you 15 proven deposit marketing campaigns that will rack up deposit-gathering wins while building a high-performing bank in the process. With minimal effort, a community bank can rank at the top of the Google search page, where they would gain visibility from 100 to 1,000 searches per month per state.

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Abrigo

MARCH 22, 2023

Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. Understanding trade-based money laundering Addressing the FinCEN priorities in your AML/CFT policy means knowing what steps to take to prevent trade-based money laundering and terrorism funding.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Even after redoing this certification, borrowers may then still be declined on the same application due to another incorrect validation rule (for instance, an Applicant Tax ID issue),” the letter said. Nobody should fault the SBA for trying to be good custodians of our tax dollars or drive internal efficiencies. mail, Craig said.

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Gonzobanker

MAY 31, 2019

article , former Small Business Administration administrator Karen Mills said community banks with strong small business customer bases that don’t find new ways to serve them digitally are going to face a “reckoning.” Institutions are “spreading” financial statements for electronically provided tax returns or financial statements.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2020

In Malaysia, a reader submission for The Malaysian Insight says the nation’s rallying cry, “Kita jaga kita,” should apply to the business community supporting its small business members though consistent supplier payments. In the U.S., who worked at companies of varying sizes … We learned that in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Sebastian Quinn-Watson of Blockchain Global, a bitcoin exchange operator, told Business Insider that the news out of China was an “absolute win” for the cryptocurrency community, because it will weed out illegitimate ICOs. What would be feasible and realistic, the article claims, would be to better supervise the trading platforms.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 16, 2022

In this article, we focus on prepayment provisions and look at how a past gold medal winner does it. Many community banks will market their fixed rate loans based on the simplicity of the prepayment provision, and this starts by understanding the value that each provision creates. Prepayment Provisions Not Penalties.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2024

Want more articles like this? Digital engagement : CRE credit risk management tends to focus primarily on annual tax returns and rent rolls, while C&I lending relies on higher-frequency reporting. These top lenders had to start somewhere with building a loan program for business loans. Being ready to capture a share of the $1.7

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Now is the time for community financial institutions to pay attention. The CBOT penalty is a solid reminder to all community financial institutions that a robust AML program is critical in guarding against money laundering and terrorist financing risks regardless of size and risk.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 1, 2024

With financial hardship, competition from dominant players, and a startup budget, Gentle Monster faced many of the same challenges as a community bank. This article highlights Gentle Monster’s five-step process that might change how you look at the future. Leveraging social media, Gentle Monster started to get traction.

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Abrigo

MAY 14, 2015

But the review-based community extends far beyond ravioli and cannoli. This article from Entrepreneur offers more tips for business owners to monitor their online reputation, broken down by daily and weekly checks. Just about any need, including accounting services, can be searched for and rated via Yelp.

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PopularBank

MAY 15, 2020

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities – and our economy. With over 3 billion regular social media users prior to the pandemic, social media is the place where everyone finds entertainment and to reignite a sense of community. Businesses with fewer than 500 employees account for 48% of American jobs and 43.5%

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Ublocal

JUNE 5, 2023

In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about SBA loans and how to apply for one. Pay taxes to the U.S. If requested, you’ll also need to provide your personal tax returns from the past three years. and primarily operating in the U.S. Sole proprietors can provide their Schedule C.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 31, 2023

In this article, we look at cell phone tracking data for about 1,000 branches across the industry to derive insights to help banks increase branch engagement and boost branch profitability. Take the time and effort to explain the backgrounds of the bankers, both personal and professional, and invite the community to establish a relationship.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2016

Stockholm is the largest city in the small country of Sweden that’s famous for a few other things, too: charming and beautiful people, long dark winters, short but amazing summers, generous government and social benefits, and having one of the most progressive tax systems in the world. times the average Swedish income.

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Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Our house is 2,000 square feet and its value is slightly greater than the average in our community. Given community banks’ propensity to do real estate transactions, why wouldn’t such a fee-based line of business flourish? Community FIs, in general, are not making money with these products.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2016

In an effort to spur job growth, the Brazilian government offered tax and legal incentives for technology companies within Rio. The Cariocas startup community was launched in 2015 and is an example of the startup scene’s maturation, providing a place of support and information for startups in the city. Efficiency Drives Growth.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The watchdog said both firms had contravened the French Data Protection Act’s Article 82. Amazon was told to pay 35 million euros (approximately $42.5 million), while Google was told to pay 100 million euros (approximately $121.5 Ireland Unveils Supplements to New Proposed Digital Safety Law.

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Gonzobanker

JANUARY 4, 2018

Beyond our most recent GonzoBanker Awards , it’s interesting that most of our top read articles over the past year covered vendor performance. Citi Launches Customer Communities. Heloc Tax Deduction Suspension. The suspension of the HELOC tax deduction could have an adverse impact on FIs.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

This article highlights ten not-so-evident lessons of the banking crisis that every banker must consider going forward. Some form of this ratio will likely be applied to the national and regional banks, which means larger community banks will also be judged by this ratio. 9) Brand Matters: SVB had one of the best brands in banking.

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Vitalik Buterin

APRIL 3, 2019

The nascent RadicalXChange movement has meanwhile spawned experimentation with Harberger taxes , quadratic voting, quadratic financing and more. The donuts could be used to buy the right to set the contents of the banner at the top of the subreddit, and could also be used to vote in community polls. Self-voting, plutocracy and bribes.

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