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Writing Effective Credit Memos Efficiently

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The lender needs to put forth an accurate and complete picture of the borrowernot only for the borrowers sake, but also for the financial institutions risk management. Kirby cited FDIC statistics showing nearly three-quarters of community banks require three or more levels of approval, regardless of the loan size.

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How segmentation can benefit a bank’s ALLL and risk management practices

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A segmentation strategy, though, is a great place to start to nail down an effective and efficient process – not only will it serve a substantial purpose for the ALLL, but also as a larger risk management tool. To best understand that risk, bankers look at segments of the portfolio to monitor performance over time.

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Improve loan decisioning: 5 ways to serve small businesses better

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Simply adding automation to an outdated process wont solve the issue, but Kirby outlined several key strategies to help: Separate small business lending from traditional commercial lending Develop a dedicated small business team with its own approval structure. Simplify underwriting criteria and eliminate unnecessary documentation.

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Managing interest rate risk in 2024: Strategies for community banks

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Navigating interest rate management in today's environment As regulators focus on interest rate risk management, read about what financial institutions can do to be ready for a rate drop. You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Navigating uncertain times: Strategies for effective risk management and compliance."

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Acquisition and integration considerations for banks in 2024

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Account for the details before your FDIC bank acquisition Consider these tips for assessing your institution and a to-be-acquired institution for a smooth integration You might also like this webinar, "Valuation and purchase accounting: Navigating the changing M&A landscape."

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The most popular CECL, ALM, & portfolio risk blogs of the year

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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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The Current State of Ag Lending: Challenges for Borrowers, Lenders, and How to Overcome Them

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Key Takeaways The FDIC issued an advisory to FIs encouraging safe and sound lending practices in today's ag lending environment. FDIC) issued an advisory to financial institutions encouraging exceptionally safe and sound lending practices in agricultural lending. On January 28, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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