Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read lending & credit blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. Takeaway 2 The top lending and credit blog posts focused on the benefits of banking technology, interest rate management, and developing risk ratings.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2024

Ready to catch the next wave of lending growth? Commercial and industrial lending (C&I) will be the next big performance driver for banks and credit unions. You might also like this paper on how institutions can produce smarter, faster lending. C&I lending will be the next “bomb.”

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Key Takeaways Commercial real estate lending will be a top focus for many financial institutions in 2020. While investors are increasingly cautious and focused on an investment's potential for downturn protection, investment capital remains abundant. CRE Lending. Lending & Credit Risk. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Now, many of the nearly 5,500 SBA-approved lenders that are participating in the PPP are weighing the option of leveraging that technology to continue to provide SBA lending after PPP. Leveraging tech for SBA lending after PPP. Or, they might wonder whether it’s too late to start 7(a) lending if they’ve never done it before the PPP.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Businesses' working capital cycles are longer. Bank and credit union leaders can use data to inform small business lending Small businesses are showing resilience. Thousands of banks, credit unions, and accounting firms use our risk management and lending solutions, contributing to this cooperative data model for banking intelligence.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Following the recent financial crisis, the Basel Committee of Banking Supervision (BCBS) set out to “strengthen global capital and liquidity rules with the goal of promoting a more resilient banking sector.” The three pillars include maintaining minimum capital requirements, a supervisory review process and market discipline.

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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

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Now, many of the nearly 5,500 SBA-approved lenders that are participating in the PPP are weighing the option of leveraging that technology to continue to provide SBA lending after PPP. Leveraging tech for SBA lending after PPP. Or, they might wonder whether it’s too late to start 7(a) lending if they’ve never done it before the PPP.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You might also like this webinar on credit department housekeeping. WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters. Critical capital Should CRE lending be off the table?

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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? Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? 1 and Sept.

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Abrigo

JUNE 12, 2020

Key Takeaways The soon-to-begin Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) aims to fulfill a need for mid-sized businesses to access relief funds amid the coronavirus pandemic. The MSLP aims to be a lifeline for businesses that may have been too big to participate in the PPP, but too small to access corporate lending facilities. learn more.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Banking Trends from the FDIC's 2Q Report Net interest margin reached a new record low, but positive signs emerged in lending. You might also like this webinar: "The Basics of Consumer Lending." Takeaway 3 The future looks brighter, as financial institutions have cash and capital, and opportunities are starting to unfold.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

When it comes to better understanding and serving customers in the community, the issue is not that community financial institutions don’t have enough data – it’s that they’re not able to properly organize and capitalize on the data that they have. Lending & Credit Risk. CRE Lending. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

JUNE 3, 2019

SBA Lending Can Be a Hidden Gem for Some Institutions. With proper planning and the utilization of technology, SBA lending can boost customer acquisitions and deposits. Many argue that SBA lending is complicated, and while that’s true, it’s actually a good thing. SBA lending rewards financial institutions that are prudent.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Support credit risk management Understanding loan covenants, when financial institutions should use them, and how to monitor them supports strong lending portfolios and credit risk management best practices. Takeaway 2 Capital, performance, and administrative covenants are common with business loans.

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Abrigo

MAY 14, 2021

Check out this webinar on Enterprise Risk Management. Likewise, liquidity shock tests provide clarity and guides decisions around raising capital, concentration limits, and excess capital. Watch the webinar. Lending & Credit Risk. CRE Lending. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 28, 2022

Leveraging the efficiencies gained from lending software Banks and credit unions that leverage an integrated lending and credit platform reap the benefits of a consistent, efficient and defensible lending program. Lending and Credit Software. Watch the on-demand webinar here. Ag Lending. Learn More.

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Abrigo

JULY 5, 2020

Credit unions like Telhio Credit Union in Central Ohio had employees working around the clock to help with PPP loans, and they used an SBA lending solution that automated the origination process, as well as the forgiveness and administration phases. The SBA didn’t break out larger credit union PPP lending activity.) get started.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool." The eBook also explained the critical steps of capital planning to meet financial institution goals and critical modeling assumptions for key funding sources. A webinar on Stress testing and CECL efficiencies was also popular.

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Abrigo

APRIL 21, 2020

Key Takeaways Financial institutions have 10 calendar days to disburse PPP loans To address financial institutions’ liquidity and leverage concerns, regulators have helped to facilitate lending. PPP loans carry a 0% risk weighting, meaning they don’t count against the institution from a risk-based capital standpoint.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Takeaway 3 Exploring lending opportunities and examining loan and deposit pricing are among steps that make sense while awaiting a Fed rate hike. Increases in interest rates are a signal the economy is continuing its recovery which will inherently increase lending activity by both volume and rate. Watch Webinar. Learn More.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Top down and bottom up analysis can inform capital assessments. Effective stress testing can benefit many different facets of lending, from risk management and strategic decision-making to capital adequacy and liquidity management. Stress testing and capital adequacy. Stress testing and risk management.

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Celent Banking

MARCH 30, 2016

Last week, I participated in a Finextra webinar on the topic of “Connected Credit and Compliance for Lending Growth” with panelists from ING, Vertus Partners, Misys and Credits Vision. Cost of compliance. Connectivity with clients and partners will increasingly be the hallmark of a successful commercial lender.

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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. Credit unions (CUs), meanwhile, are rarely the first point of contact for small businesses in need of capital or other financial services, according to a recent Federal Reserve report.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions." They should be knowledgeable of both sound lending practices and their own institution’s specific lending guidelines. In addition, they should be familiar with pertinent laws and regulations affecting credit and lending activities.

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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

MARCH 3, 2021

For more information on the basics of credit analysis, check out this webinar: WATCH NOW. Just over a third of webinar attendees (34%) responded that qualitative factors make up at least 50% of their scorecards and a fifth of respondents said their scorecards were almost entirely made up of quantitative factors.

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Abrigo

MARCH 16, 2016

This webinar will cover the basics of identifying risk, pricing it appropriately and reflecting it in the reserve. Risk ratings form the basis for broader risk management including setting the reserve, stress testing , capital and strategic planning. Sign up for the webinar.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

You might also like these on-demand webinars tackling common credit risk questions. Takeaway 3 Credit analysts need training to understand the working capital cycle, look for hidden risks, and be aware of accounting changes. It's about ensuring that every aspect of your lending operation is optimized for efficiency and effectiveness.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 9, 2014

banks are moving back into commercial real estate (CRE) lending as the economy continues to improve. Additionally, 57 percent indicated commercial and industrial (C&I) lending as an area of opportunity for growth. According to Forbes , many U.S. Source: 2014 Growth Strategy Survey. Source: 2014 Growth Strategy Survey.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

You might also like this webinar series, "Tackling common credit risk questions during challenging times." WATCH WEBINARS Takeaway 1 All businesses perform industry analysis, but financial institutions in particular must know their customers' competitive landscape. Are there high capital or technological costs?

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Analysts told Reuters that the shift could be aimed at attracting more capital and increasing competition within the banking sector. Among the problems is a history of bad lending decisions and poor governance, the FT reported. India Business Council webinar. In a committee report released on Friday (Nov.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 14, 2023

You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Strategic plan: How to develop and monitor at your financial institution." In a recent webinar , Abrigo Senior Advisor Paula King provided practical tips to help develop a strategic plan that aligns with your financial institution’s goals, enhances competitive advantage, and drives growth.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 2, 2023

You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Stress testing & CECL efficiencies." Stress testing helps you manage capital levels and credit risk. CRE credit risk is in the spotlight A structured approach to assessing commercial real estate risk helps banks and credit unions address inquiries about the health of CRE loans.

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Abrigo

APRIL 19, 2022

You might also like this webinar on assessing global cash flow. Owners and guarantors may be sources of business capital, but in down economies they become users of business cash flow, depending on their personal and other business obligations. Watch the webinar. Stay up to date on global cash flow and other lending trends.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 30, 2024

Prepare now for potential changes to FHLBs Capital rules and membership criteria are among the areas where banks could see changes in how the Federal Home Loan Bank system operates. Capital rules and membership criteria are among the areas where banks could see changes. Abrigo is here to help.

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Abrigo

JUNE 29, 2022

You might also like this webinar, "How to Position Yourself for High-Yielding Ag Loan Growth." 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. Watch Webinar.

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