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For Ag Lenders, Farm Outlook Warrants Watching

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The Kansas City Fed reported in May that wheat and corn prices were 60% and 30% higher, respectively, than a year earlier at the end of the first quarter. Kansas City Fed researchers in late May reported, “Farm production expenses, which had already been on the rise, increased even more sharply in the first quarter….

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How to Measure Interest Rate Risk Effectively in Banks & Credit Unions

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Measuring Interest Rate Risk Can Vary by Institution Interest rate risk measurement plays a key role in ensuring an institution's safety and soundness. Would you like other articles on asset/liability management in your inbox? FDIC) noted in its 2021 Risk Review. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Credit Risk Management.

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New CECL Excel SCALE Tool from Federal Reserve

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Takeaway 2 Bank management using SCALE must make adjustments to the historical loss rates of peers used in SCALE based on timing issues as well as their portfolio's credit risk and loss history. Our dedicated risk management experts are ready to help you transition to CECL with confidence. Portfolio Risk & CECL.

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Ag lending outlook & top challenges

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As farmers adjust their credit needs in response, banks with a higher share of agricultural loan activity (“ag banks”) may see demand for loans increase,” Kansas City Fed economist Francisco Scott said in a recent research report. Develop and manage relationships with ag borrowers. Department of Agriculture projects a 4.5%

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Community Bank Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities in 2021 and Beyond

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One key area that can be both an obstacle and an opportunity for community banks is technology, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says. Technology can help streamline and automate many manual lending processes, reduce compliance costs, and enhance risk management.

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How to stress test your ag portfolio

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The report, from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City , stated that demand could remain high since futures markets for fall crops show prices are likely to remain low because of the potential for another record harvest. Agriculture commodity prices 2. Production costs 3.

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CFPB announces new appointments to advisory groups

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Lynn Drysdale, Managing Attorney, Consumer Law Unit, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc., Arjan Schutte, Founder and Managing Partner, Core Innovation Capital, Los Angeles, CA. Raul Vazquez, Chief Executive Officer, Oportun, Redwood City, CA. Harrigan, Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel, Service Credit Union, Portsmouth, NH.