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How to avoid costly BSA enforcement actions: Proactive steps for bank compliance

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These actions can result in costly civil penalties and reputational damage, so banks and credit unions should take proactive steps to ensure their BSA compliance programs are robust and effective. Key strategies to prevent BSA enforcement actions To prevent BSA enforcement actions, banks must prioritize proactive compliance measures.

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CRA compliance: A data-driven strategy

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This article covers these key topics: Updates to CRA compliance requirements CRA compliance by bank size: W hats required ? How data analytics can simplify CRA compliance Complying with enhanced CRA data requirements Most banks recognize that their enterprises can only thrive if their customers do , too.

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Cannabis lending for financial institutions: Opportunities, risks, and best practices

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Now that the cannabis industry is maturing and better understood, is it time for financial institutions to take on the risk of cannabis lending? Cannabis-related businesses (CRBs)spanning everything from cultivation to retailrepresent a market in need of lending services, from working capital to real estate and equipment loans.

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Breaking down SBA lending: What is E-Tran?

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While significantly more efficient than mailing forms to the SBA, there are some shortfalls to E-Tran, and a vendor can help Loan submission platform Leveraging E-Tran for increased SBA lending The U.S. Understanding the role of E-Tran in SBA lending is the first step for banks and credit unions to ensure smooth loan processing.

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Developing loan reviewer training: What personnel need for success

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Loan reviewer training and development What might a loan review curriculum look like and how can your financial institution develop good loan reviewers? WATCH Takeaway 1 Loan review departments often lack funds for training and education, but a shortage of experienced loan reviewers is a challenge for many banks.

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Generative AI in credit risk management: A game changer for loan review

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For new analysts, AI acts as a built-in training tool, providing real-time guidance and helping them get up to speed faster. Kirby said, Loan Review Assistant is a wonderful training tool for newer analysts, allowing us to reduce the time needed to onboard them while maintaining high-quality risk assessments.

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Lending and credit risk resources: The top downloads of 2023

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Abrigo's most popular whitepapers and checklists on lending and credit risk Abrigo experts' insights on CFPB 1071, loan policies, and risk ratings were popular with banking professionals. Watch NOW Takeaway 1 Abrigo's experts produced many pieces on lending and credit risk to provide strategies and tools to help banking professionals.

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