PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, and banks' subsequent pullback from the small- to medium-sized business ( SMB ) lending arena, a slew of alternative lenders emerged onto the scene to fill the credit gap. This is a market that's going to be digital-first in the future," he said.

Lending 289

Lending Technology Capital Meeting 289

Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

It seems like all the players in the marketplace lending space felt the cloud of uncertainty that surrounded the industry last year. The platform brings real estate to the marketplace lending space, opening up a previously inaccessible asset class to investors. Except for PeerStreet.

Lending 279

Lending Marketing Industry Online 279

Abrigo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

How industry analysis can improve your credit risk management Understanding your customers' businesses leads to better loan pricing, structure, and risk management. WATCH WEBINARS Takeaway 1 All businesses perform industry analysis, but financial institutions in particular must know their customers' competitive landscape.

Analysis 195

Analysis Industry Risk Management Lending 195

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Data for banks & credit unions Real-time pricing trends for loans Now that the Fed has lowerered interest rates , financial institutions will want to carefully monitor current loan interest rate trends in their markets to remain competitive as rates drop. Make informed decisions faster.

Lending 221

Lending Trends Risk Management Data 221

Abrigo

APRIL 25, 2024

Recent data and trends of the small business lending market SMB Lending Insights is a snapshot of current financial trends and metrics that impact small and medium-sized business (SMB) lending and financial institutions. You might also like this guide for smarter, faster small business lending.

Lending 221

Lending Trends Capital Strategy 221

PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2019

Businesses of a certain size — and in industries as varied as construction and restaurants — know the pain of wondering if they will have enough capital to fund operations, inventory, expansion and other mission-critical business activities. When it comes to SMB lending, PayPal has gone global. and global economy. and global economy.

Lending 221

Lending Capital Operations Community 221

South State Correspondent

APRIL 2, 2025

The move shook the markets, threatening to upend much of the architecture of the global economy and fueled broader trade wars. The forward markets are now grappling with pricing the Feds response to potential consequences of a prolong trade war. Volatility will surely spike and markets will be unsettled.

Community Bank 221

Community Bank Community Policies National 221

PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

FinTechs continue to push the envelope to see how far open banking frameworks can go in improving the SMB banking experience, and increasingly, SMB lending is shifting to the center of these collaborative efforts. ’s experience is quickly influencing the way SMB lenders approach open banking in other markets like the U.S.

Lending 233

Lending Data User Experience Fraud 233

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Develop an MBL program while mitigating risk Credit unions looking for alternate paths to growth in today's rising rate environment may be primed to leverage member business lending. Takeaway 3 The specific policy areas outlined below should be carefully considered by credit unions engaged in member business lending.

Lending 221

Lending How To Risk Management Policies 221

South State Correspondent

APRIL 16, 2025

The Current Market The combination of the trade war, DOGE and immigration has caused a high level of uncertainty that has ushered in volatility. Tools like the US Trade Tariff Exposure matrix from IBISWorld help us manage the potential future outlook for each industry thereby allowing banks to adjust credit allocation and pricing.

Management 195

Management Lending Groups Capital 195

South State Correspondent

MARCH 24, 2025

There have been few times in modern memory when small businesses and middle market companies faced so much uncertainty in the market. Building new facilities, relocating existing locations or partnerships are all now common conversations, particularly for middle-market customers.

Risk Management 195

Risk Management Resources Management Marketing 195

South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Countering this trend is more competitive lending than we have seen in 2024 that manifests in more price concessions and less than expected margin relief. Why many banks assumed four rate cuts at the end of 2024 and start of 2025, the market, and hence most banks) are now assuming zero to two. As such, the outlook is improving.

Trends 195

Trends Community Bank Capital Industry 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 29, 2023

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.

Resources 221

Resources Lending Risk Management Policies 221

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.”

Lending 195

Lending Risk Management Management Capital 195

South State Correspondent

MARCH 3, 2025

By 1985, the banking industry had radically changed. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 enabled thrifts to offer money market accounts and expand lending powers, fostering competition with banks. and money market mutual funds were 13% or greater. of C&I lending. The Garn-St.

FDIC 195

FDIC Trends Management ATM 195

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.

Lending 221

Lending Risk Management Community Management 221

South State Correspondent

JANUARY 26, 2025

The yield curve is currently flat, and the average community banks cost of funding is highly correlated to Fed Funds and SOFR (the industrys average is over 90% with a about a 6-month lag). There are three main considerations that bankers need to analyze to determine if the risk/reward profile of fixed rate loans is adequate in todays market.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Community Lending Marketing 195

South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Who the competition is, what the lending competition is offering, their delivery channels, and service levels can help community banks differentiate their services and enhance their competitive advantage. The banking industry is nationwide and is becoming less branch-focused.

National 195

National Lending How To Community Bank 195

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. Farmers expect worse in 2023. Rising inputs.

Lending 195

Lending Kansas City Kansas Resources 195

Perficient

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient’s Chief Strategist and banking expert: Scott Albahary A slowing global economy, coupled with a divergent economic landscape, poses challenges for the banking industry in 2024. Facilitation of embedded lending while ensuring compliance: Embedded finance initiatives must adhere to regulatory requirements.

Trends 221

Trends Industry Analytics Compliance 221

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Key Takeaways Commercial real estate lending will be a top focus for many financial institutions in 2020. commercial real estate industry, with geopolitical, economic and local regulatory issues in keen focus,” real estate services firm CBRE wrote recently in its U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook. CRE Lending. Learn more.

Lending 195

Lending Trends FDIC Survey 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 28, 2022

Develop better ag lending workflows before demand picks up. A better ag lending process makes applying smoother for borrowers and can allow efficient ag loan growth without adding a lot of staff. Takeaway 1 Now is the time to plant the seeds for harvesting growth in the ag loan portfolio by creating a better ag lending process.

Lending 195

Lending System Analysis Data 195

Perficient

MARCH 17, 2025

Financial Services Trend #1: AI Transforming the Future of Finance Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the financial services industry, driving significant advancements across banking, wealth and asset management, payments, and beyond. This blog brings together these insights, presenting the top financial services trends for 2025.

Trends 221

Trends Analytics Compliance Strategy 221

South State Correspondent

JULY 7, 2024

In commercial banking, lending optionality occurs for liquidity, credit, or interest rates. If rates fall during that period, the borrower will ask the lender to reprice to market or threaten to take business elsewhere. Another example of interest rate lending optionality is a lack of prepayment protection on loans.

Lending 195

Lending Community Bank Community Exercises 195

Abrigo

APRIL 2, 2024

Stand-ou t bank business strateg ies for lending success These bank business strategies will help you market, target, add value to your lending services and build lasting relationships with your borrowers. Lending is a competitive and challenging industry, requiring constant innovation to attract and retain customers.

Lending 170

Lending Strategy Marketing Software 170

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. Here are five reasons, according to industry experts. Why SBA Lending?

Lending 195

Lending FDIC Capital Risk Management 195

Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2021

What an LOS Is, and How It Benefits CFIs A loan origination system automates and manages the lending process to address common challenges. Takeaway 1 The lending landscape is increasingly competitive and the process is frustrating. However, the term LOS can have different meanings to bankers across the industry.

System 338

System Lending Software Analysis 338

Perficient

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As we progress through 2025, the banking industry is set for substantial transformation driven by several key trends. To stay competitive, banks must adapt and embrace emerging industry trends. Banks must be prepared to respond to economic fluctuations, market changes, and unexpected events.

Banking Trends 221

Banking Trends Trends Digital Banking Customer Experience 221

Abrigo

APRIL 24, 2025

Learn more Regulator comments on overseeing concentration risk Concentrations often arise naturally for community banks and credit unions due to the types of businesses and industries that they serve in their communities. A bank in an urban corridor might understandably have a CRE credit concentration.

Management 195

Management St. Louis Risk Management Analysis 195

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Personalized Touch with Efficient Service Can Boost Lending Banks and credit unions can boost business lending by combining a relationship focus with transaction-oriented processing. . This competition can only increase as the lending landscape continues to shift.

Lending 195

Lending St. Louis Community Survey 195

South State Correspondent

JANUARY 6, 2025

But we feel that CTLs offer community banks profitable lending opportunities. The credit default market requires only 94.5bps per annum fee for default protection. The graph below demonstrates Starbucks Corporations historical share price, credit default premium, and 1-year probability of default in the market for the last five years.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Community Examples Lending 195

Perficient

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The rapidly evolving payments industry is driving industry leaders to adapt their strategies in response to emerging trends. The industry faces numerous challenges, including protecting sensitive data, navigating evolving regulations, and outdated legacy systems.

Trends 221

Trends Payments Compliance blockchain 221

Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Loan providers share an infectious enthusiasm and growing optimism for one vertical’s prospects in 2022: commercial lending. Here’s how community bankers can take advantage of various sectors—including SBA lending—over the next 12 months. anticipates a low double-digit increase in its commercial lending in 2022. Quick Stat.

Lending 158

Lending Community St. Louis Community Bank 158

Perficient

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

With nearly three decades of experience directing commercial lending, corporate finance, and insurance for leading brands, Perficient’s Insurance Principal, Brian Bell, stands at the forefront of our financial services practice. Brian believes insurance serves a noble purpose and is a great source of pride.

Industry 221

Industry Meeting Conference Maine 221