South State Correspondent

MARCH 13, 2023

While we will cover the general lessons HERE , in this article, we wanted to focus on the root cause – how and why interest rate risk caused the second-largest bank failure in US history (Washington Mutual was the largest in 2008). That combination made their liabilities very sensitive to safety.

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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. Record new business formation and a wider gap between U.S.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 21, 2019

The following article was first published in ABA Banking Journal on October 17, 2019. Cybersecurity | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Third-party/vendor risk management is becoming increasingly challenging with more cloud-based providers. Credit Risk. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL.

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Abrigo

APRIL 19, 2022

Credit and Lending Software Overcome Common Lending Problems Banks and credit unions that leverage an integrated lending and credit platform reap the benefits of a consistent, efficient and defensible lending program. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Lending and Credit Software.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This article covers these key topics: Debt-service coverage ratios are steady. Bank and credit union leaders can use data to inform small business lending Small businesses are showing resilience. Leveraged has improved since 2019. Businesses' working capital cycles are longer. Interest coverage ratios have stayed strong.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The following article was first published in ABA Banking Journal on October 17, 2019. In a marketplace where data is shared and distributed at record speeds, third-party or vendor risk management is a challenge for most businesses. It is critical that banks stay current with regulatory expectations and potential risks.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 2, 2023

This article outlines a structured approach to ensuring management can confidently answer inquiries about the health of their CRE segments and related credit performance. The health of CRE loans and related credit risk is a focus not only of investors, board members, and other stakeholders but also of upcoming regulatory exams.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The top lending and credit blog posts focused on improving loan pricing, creating a better experience for borrowers, and developing risk ratings. Those priorities are apparent in the most popular Abrigo lending and credit blog posts for the year. Popular articles about credit, lending. Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

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

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Abrigo

AUGUST 30, 2024

These FHLBs continued to lend to the member banks despite clear deterioration of their financial status. Capital rules are also being reassessed for members and the FHLB themselves in an effort to ensure greater financial stability and risk management. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox?

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Supervisory priorities Banking examiners to focus on managing change As banks and credit unions face an ever-evolving landscape that requires adaptability and innovation, they would be wise to take stock of their change management processes. This article describes recent comments by financial regulators about managing change.

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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

MAY 27, 2022

What Makes a Successful Credit Manager Focusing on these traits can only help you become a better credit manager at your financial institution. Would you like other articles on loan review in your inbox? Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk. Credit Risk Management.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

Introduction A few good men and women In previous articles, we have explored the objectives of a loan review and credit risk review system in general. They should be knowledgeable of both sound lending practices and their own institution’s specific lending guidelines.

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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

In our article last week ( HERE ), we discussed how the yield curve is currently flat between the three and 20-year points. Current Risk in Term Lending. While community banks may want the ability to offer longer-term fixed-rate loans, the interest rate risk is too significant for most banks’ balance sheets.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2014

But how can this growth be managed appropriately? CEIS Review , a New York-based bank consulting firm, highlights the shift in a recent article. Community banks certainly want to remain conservative with risks and follow regulations. First, independence and objectivity are critical. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 2 It's imperative that FI senior management demonstrate commitment to a robust loan review program. . This article is substantially updated from a 2013 blog post. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk. Risk Ratings.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. They help manage and shape strategy in volatile economic and industry conditions.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 15, 2024

Bankers have been taught to diversify their loan portfolio to reduce idiosyncratic (individual borrower) risk and to stabilize earnings. The thinking is that diversification-induced lending leads to banking resiliency. These costs can be particularly high for specialized relationship lending (especially for community banks).

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South State Correspondent

MAY 15, 2024

Bankers have been taught to diversify their loan portfolio to reduce idiosyncratic (individual borrower) risk and to stabilize earnings. The thinking is that diversification-induced lending leads to banking resiliency. These costs can be particularly high for specialized relationship lending (especially for community banks).

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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2017

the embattled bank, is reportedly overhauling its auto lending unit in an effort to control risk. and get rid of the regional manager positions in the impacted offices. The lending staff in the offices will be relocated to central offices in Chandler, Arizona, and Irving, Texas, noted the report. Wells Fargo & Co.,

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

How to close more loans by speeding up lending and credit analysis Seeking a quicker loan origination workflow is worth it. You might also like this on-demand webinar on the red flags of emerging CRE risk. Loan origination also involves multiple staff, making lending workflow and communication more challenging.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 8, 2021

Independent Loan Review Systems in Banking Banking regulators have outlined expectations for effective, independent loan review and credit risk review. . Would you like other articles on loan review in your inbox? Takeaway 1 A system for ongoing, independent credit risk review will not look the same from institution to institution.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 23, 2024

Banking has a similar physics problem when management juggles strategy, risk/profitability, and customer behavior. This article will discuss the challenge of managing three potentially opposing forces and look towards physics to help us solve the mystery. Cost cutting at banks often increases risk in unseen ways.

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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The current yield curve presents various challenges for community bankers for revenue generation and risk management. In this article, we will outline the significance of the yield curve shape and what it may portend for community banks. The second is the term premium theory. The third is the preferred habitat theory.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In this article, I'll cover what a credit exception is, recommendations for creating loan/credit exceptions, and tips for developing an exception policy for the financial institution. unsecured lending is bad rather than unsecured lending should only be extended to high pass risk rated credit).

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Blog posts to help your asset/liability management (ALM) staff strategize for the future These ALM posts were the most popular in 2022. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Th e article is intended for the ALM rookie who wants to understand ALM basics: the process and its usefulness. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. For many, commercial real estate lending may be the ticket. This reflects a larger industry trend.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

From leveraging PPP technology to building relationships, reasons for boosting SBA lending are numerous. . Want other articles like this on SBA loan origination in your inbox? 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?

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Abrigo

AUGUST 6, 2021

Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Community banks are critical to ag lending and small business lending. Technology can help streamline and automate many manual lending processes, reduce compliance costs, and enhance risk management. In fact, one in five U.S. Digitalization.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 3, 2023

Last week, we published an article [ here ] discussing how fair value accounting for assets and liabilities may have prevented the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, even if sound risk mitigation practices were not resolutely embraced by management. FTP may have prevented the demise of First Republic Bank.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 2, 2023

Last week, we published an article [ here ] discussing how fair value accounting for assets and liabilities may have prevented the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, even if sound risk mitigation practices were not resolutely embraced by management. FTP may have prevented the demise of First Republic Bank.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 2, 2023

Last week, we published an article [ here ] discussing how fair value accounting for assets and liabilities may have prevented the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, even if sound risk mitigation practices were not resolutely embraced by management. FTP may have prevented the demise of First Republic Bank.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Keeping up with OFAC Russian sanctions , customer due diligence regulations, and consumer lending compliance expectations can be challenging. For example, launching a new lending program is a great opportunity to explore a new know-your-customer platform.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Keeping up with OFAC Russian sanctions , customer due diligence regulations, and consumer lending compliance expectations can be challenging. For example, launching a new lending program is a great opportunity to explore a new know-your-customer platform.

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Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2021

Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? 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. Here's what they're doing. Pandemic-Induced Transformations.

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Abrigo

JUNE 29, 2022

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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