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

JULY 15, 2024

We conducted a loan performance analysis for over 5,000 individual hedged commercial loans originated by almost 400 community and regional banks across the country. Our analysis demonstrates that loan-level hedging has offered community banks a strong competitive advantage in the current interest rate environment and competitive landscape.

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Abrigo

JUNE 18, 2020

Key Takeaways The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been a critical foothold for community financial institutions seeking to obtain and diversify business lending relationships. PPP opens the door for new business lending relationships. learn more.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

That's especially true for small and medium-sized businesses today, which, while hoping to plan for growth in the coming years, are more often looking toward resources that can help them survive in the next few weeks and months. We did more loans in a two-month period than we did in 10 years of SBA lending combined," he said. "We

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

To that end, news came earlier this week in the United States that a dozen community and regional banks have formed a group aimed at exploring the opportunities amid FinTech offerings. This time around, Sweetbridge is using blockchain in a lending context.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

Inspired by the entrepreneurship of lemonade stands, Scottsdale Community Bank created a microloan program. Photo by Brandon Sullivan De novo Scottsdale Community Bank set out to provide microloans to small and mid-size businesses, family organizations and nonprofits—a project that was inspired by the humble lemonade stand.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2022

Strong demand is a factor in the ag lending outlook ahead Ag lenders can begin taking steps to ensure they are prepared and can provide positive customer or member experiences. The outlook for ag lending has its share of uncertainty. Inflation, rates are factors in ag lending outlook. Line up resources. Over half of U.S.

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Abrigo

APRIL 8, 2020

Many hopeful participants took to Twitter to express frustrations with their primary lenders not lending or including caveats to borrower eligibility. It would also be remiss in failing to mention that most community financial institutions want to help their local small businesses, but many are overwhelmed by the “how.” Get Started.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Today’s youth and others across all age groups are placing a significant importance on consuming local food, developing local relationships and improving local communities. This is great news for community banks. A recent American Banker article discussed why the local food movement is good for community banking.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2023

Automating SMB and commercial lending elevates your customer's experience From making it easier to apply to speeding up loan closings, automation can helps make business lending customers and staff happier. APIs and digital doc prep ease the workload on your SMB and commercial lending staff, too. . Digital lending.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. There’s a lot of energy in the southern half of Texas, and it’s not just the resources that power our homes and cars. We spoke with four community banks in the southern half of Texas to learn how they are serving this buzzing region. By Mindy Charski.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

That’s even more true for community banks, which lack the resources larger FIs have to support modernization initiatives and technology investment efforts. At the same time, the logistical challenges and competitive pressures associated with digitization remain just as pertinent for community banks.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Preparing for 2023 While community banks have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected. . While community banks have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected. Just because a community bank has a lot of data doesn’t mean that it’s quality data.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Instead, we give those dollars to the community.”. Asset size: $1.36

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Small Business Loans | 5 minute read Key Takeaways Credit unions' small business loans hit a record low, while small business lending continues to remain strong at big banks and community banks. Going digital can help reduce the cost of small business lending and capture more member business loans. Talk to an expert.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

For community banks and credit unions, their physical proximity to the small businesses they’re servicing is often pointed out as a major advantage these smaller players hold over the big banks, enabling these FIs to develop deeper relationships with their small to medium-size business (SMB) clients, anticipate their needs and establish trust.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Also, we love all of the resources and discussion boards on their website.” On the loan origination side, Abrigo’s Sageworks Lending product was lauded for its ease of use. “We have been using the Sageworks Lending software for over three years,” said one reviewer. “It

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

These community banks are working to fix that through microlending programs. Now, some community banks are launching microlending programs to redress the balance. That realization sparked the idea at Summit Bank to create a microloan program that would target underserved groups in its communities. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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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. Get accurate, up-to-date information and resources on the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program. While this is a promising sign, 13.3% learn more. Fraud Prevention.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

But there are ways community banks can help mortgage-seekers get on the property ladder. Burmis, senior vice president and retail lending manager at $450 million-asset Chelsea State Bank in Chelsea, Mich. So how can community banks help? By Beth Mattson-Teig. Plenty of tools in the box. Flexibility needed.

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Abrigo

MAY 15, 2020

As expected, bad actors are surfacing, and financial crimes divisions of community financial institutions are struggling with the realization that loans rushed through may be fraudulent. This is welcomed news for community financial institutions. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending. SBA Lending.

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Abrigo

JULY 16, 2021

Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. Currently, the accompanying regulations have not been written, so what should community financial institutions take away from these priorities now? Lending & Credit Risk. financial system. BSA Training.

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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

JULY 23, 2015

But community banks’ resources are generally less of their larger counterparts, so beginning, keeping up with or expanding stress testing can be a burden. The authors recommended a four-step process for community banks to develop a sound stress testing program: 1. Understand your portfolio and its risk factors.

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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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Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Community banking has almost achieved Kleenex or Xerox fame, being generalized to the point of meaninglessness. And the dilution of what it means to be a community bank has been diminished not just by interlopers pretending to be sheep in wolf's clothing, but also regulators, and unfortunately, community banks themselves.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

With consumer expectations seeming to evolve faster every year, community banks could consider partnering with a fintech to keep up with technological innovation. Swashbuckling, nimble, well-funded and unapologetically entrepreneurial, fintechs are offering innovations that allow community bankers to dream big in a host of ways.

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Abrigo

APRIL 21, 2020

Key Takeaways Beneficial State Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) was able to award SBA approval for 333 Paycheck Protection Program loans worth $94.5 The CDFI instated Abrigo's SBA Lending technology platform and systemized approach soon after business owners were able to begin applying for PPP loans.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2024

Takeaway 2 Abrigo advisory expert Susan Sharbel offers insights into where your bank should focus its resources to manage interest rate risk, Takeaway 3 Practical steps for preparing your ALM program for rate changes include updating and validating risk models regularly, conducting tests, and reviewing portfolios.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2019

Caring for animals comes with hefty expenses like buying feed and other supplies, and parents often do not have the resources necessary to get their kids started. Community First has been offering youth agriculture loans of $100 to $2,500 at 0 percent interest for five years. Tailoring Loans to Young Entrepreneurs .

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Abrigo

AUGUST 13, 2024

Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S. We have webinars , whitepapers , and other resources to make your job easier. Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers 8. The Community Bank Podcast 10.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 31, 2020

During most holiday seasons, the team volunteers at this food depository to connect with their community and make a positive impact on those in need. As a result, our Chicago team’s donation provided a whopping 4,576 meals to those struggling in the Chicago community. Our Chicago team was excited to lend a helping hand.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The grants are part of the San Jose, California-based worldwide online payments system’s $530 million pledge made earlier this year to strengthen minority communities and fight for economic equality and racial justice. “To In addition to the donations, PayPal employees volunteered to work with these nonprofits.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2021

The next round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has kicked off with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), and other community financial institutions submitting applications for local businesses. See how Community Bank of the Bay partnered with Abrigo to help borrowers.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2024

The FedNow Service enables community financial institutions to stay competitive by meeting instant payment demands. Takeaway 2 It's important to review resources on how to prepare for FedNow and also look internally to create a plan for your unique financial institution. Make FedNow work for your bank or credit union.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Bank of Montana, Missoula, Mont.;

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example.

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