Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Key Takeaways Commercial real estate lending will be a top focus for many financial institutions in 2020. Despite expectations for growth, bankers, regulators, investors, and others are watchful about potentially lower returns and credit risks ahead. CRE Lending. Lending & Credit Risk. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Lending Trends FDIC Survey 195

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Prepare for regulator scrutiny on interest rate risk & liquidity Banks and credit unions that aren't paying attention to these critical issues can expect a tough review. With the uncertain economic outlook, regulators and examiners have been regularly conveying their top priorities for banks and credit unions.

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Risk Management Regulation Policies Management 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool." Indeed, regulators and management alike focused on these risks more and more in 2023 following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and repeated rate hikes. A webinar on Stress testing and CECL efficiencies was also popular.

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Resources Risk Management eBook Strategy 221

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.

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Lending Strategy Resources Community 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 26, 2024

You might also like this webinar: "Conducting an effective Q factor framework." I recently discussed appropriate risk and control environments for CECL during an ABA webinar hosted by Mike Gullette, the ABA’s Senior Vice President of Tax and Accounting. Robust risk assessments are crucial for model oversight and governance.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions." They should be knowledgeable of both sound lending practices and their own institution’s specific lending guidelines. In addition, they should be familiar with pertinent laws and regulations affecting credit and lending activities.

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Training Lending Risk Management Guidelines 195

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. The MSLP aims to be a lifeline for businesses that may have been too big to participate in the PPP, but too small to access corporate lending facilities. learn more.

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Maine Lending Regulation Resources 195

CFPB Monitor

MAY 24, 2021

Federal and state courts, lawmakers, and regulators are increasingly recognizing that, in contrast to large businesses, small businesses often lack the sophistication needed to operate on an equal footing with providers of commercial financing. Tomorrow, May 25, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You might also like this webinar on credit department housekeeping. Critical capital Should CRE lending be off the table? Recent headlines may lead bankers to believe that shunning commercial real estate lending is the safest path to limit or avoid credit risk, given stresses on CRE and regulatory concerns.

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Risk Management Management Lending Capital 221

Abrigo

MAY 15, 2020

Customer due diligence (CDD) steps that should be taken by the lending institution includes: If the loan is being made to an existing customer and the Customer Identification Program (CIP) information was previously verified, there is no need to re-verify the information. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 27, 2021

You might also like this webinar: "Create & Maintain a Successful Loan Review Function" WATCH . But independent loan review is actually a financial institution’s competitive advantage, according to Cooley, who is leading webinars for Abrigo on loan review for banks and loan review for credit unions. Consumer Lending.

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Video Lending Regulation Report 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool." Abrigo's most popular risk management blogs over the last 12 months cover topics that continue to catch the attention of professionals and regulators. Key tentative decisions and timelines are shown in this blog.

Risk Management 221

Risk Management Regulation Management Lending 221

Abrigo

APRIL 10, 2017

In a recent Sageworks webinar , Ancin Cooley of Synergy Credit Union Consulting took a deep dive into five areas that credit unions interested in growing their MBL portfolios need to be aware of in order to effectively manage risk in the MBL portfolio. Next, Ancin moved into a discussion of the current regulatory environment around MBL.

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Regulation United States Lending Community Bank 150

Abrigo

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Watch webinar Takeaway 1 BSA Officers are the frontline defenders against financial crimes in banking institutions, and hiring the proper skill set for each BSA position is critical. Working closely with other departments, such as retail and lending, is critical to ensuring enterprise-wide compliance.

Training 221

Training Compliance Regulation Software 221

Abrigo

MAY 18, 2023

How to evaluate loan review processes based on their scope and depth A closer look at loan review can help your institution determine what steps to take to please regulators and streamline processes. You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions."

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Lending Training Guidelines Policies 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 13, 2024

You might also like this webinar, "How to confidently navigate AI/generative AI" LISTEN Takeaway 1 An estimated 47% of Americans 12 and older listen to at least one podcast each month, Takeaway 2 With 3.4 We have webinars , whitepapers , and other resources to make your job easier. And all release a new episode at least monthly.

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Fraud Community Community Bank Lending 221

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Bank regulators for many quarters have expressed concern about easing underwriting standards in commercial real estate lending, especially as examiners have noticed increased concentrations of CRE loans in financial institutions’ portfolios. 17 at 2 p.m.

Lending 150

Lending Survey Risk Management Regulation 150

Abrigo

APRIL 21, 2023

Focus loan reviews on risk in the portfolio Continuous loan review monitoring helps banks and credit unions ensure credit review systems support safe and sound lending. You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions."

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Lending Risk Management Software System 195

Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions. A gap institution is a financial institution that does not have a federal functioning regulator, such as a state-chartered credit union. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Training Compliance Fraud Policies 221

Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions. A gap institution is a financial institution that does not have a federal functioning regulator, such as a state-chartered credit union. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Training Compliance Fraud Policies 195

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

In this webinar, Sageworks is teaming up with Linda Keith CPA again to bring you more great information about tax return analysis. Linda has been a guest speaker on several Sageworks webinars that covered topics like Global Cash Flow , Red Flags for Tax Return Analysis and Making Judgement Calls for Tax Return Analysis. Sound familiar?

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Guidelines Analysis Taxes Training 150

Abrigo

AUGUST 8, 2021

Independent Loan Review Systems in Banking Banking regulators have outlined expectations for effective, independent loan review and credit risk review. . The change reflects regulators’ expectations that financial institutions will develop loan review or credit review systems tailored to their specific risks and circumstances.

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System Lending Policies Regulation 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2024

You might also like this webinar, "Tackling operational risks: Strategies for check fraud and ransomware prevention" register Takeaway 1 Financial fraud is becoming more sophisticated in today's world, and counterfeit checks and duplicate check deposits are significant threats.

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How To Fraud Training Software 195

Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2024

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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Community Bank Strategy Community Management 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 2, 2023

You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Stress testing & CECL efficiencies." CRE credit risk is in the spotlight A structured approach to assessing commercial real estate risk helps banks and credit unions address inquiries about the health of CRE loans.

Report 195

Report Risk Management Lending Analysis 195

Abrigo

JUNE 12, 2023

You might also like this webinar, " AML Compliance and Sanctions Requirements for Non-Bank Financial Institutions. Streamlined compliance : Compliance with varying state regulations significantly burdens money transmitters. Encouraging innovation : Inconsistent regulations can deter fintech companies from entering certain markets.

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Compliance Fraud Regulation Guidelines 195

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Cooley has led webinars for Abrigo on loan review for banks and loan review for credit unions , and he describes those traits in the webinars, along with the strategic advantages of loan review. Watch the video above, a preview of the webinars, or continue reading to learn more. Watch Webinar. Credit Risk Regulation.

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Video Analysis Risk Management Training 195

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

As banks are increasingly playing a bigger role in commercial real estate lending, it is more important than ever to ensure proper risk management practices. As a result, many banks are moving back into commercial real estate lending and borrowers are presented with more options. According to Forbes , U.S. Blog Bank'

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Lending Management Risk Management How To 261

Abrigo

DECEMBER 14, 2023

You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Strategic plan: How to develop and monitor at your financial institution." In a banking landscape that is constantly changing with new regulations, increasing competition, and other new challenges, it is critical to maximize your strategic plan's effectiveness.

Lending 221

Lending Risk Management Meeting Survey 221

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Takeaway 2 The rule is aimed at tracking small business credits to enforce fair lending laws and ID and support women- and minority-owned small businesses. The regulation, expected to be finalized in weeks, outranked BSA/AML rules, beneficial ownership requirements, and current expected credit loss (CECL) obligations.

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Data Lending Compliance Resources 195

Celent Banking

MARCH 30, 2016

Last week, I participated in a Finextra webinar on the topic of “Connected Credit and Compliance for Lending Growth” with panelists from ING, Vertus Partners, Misys and Credits Vision. Cost of compliance. Changing client expectations. Competition from new entrants.

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Lending Compliance Training Capital 100

Abrigo

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Takeaway 3 Utilize regulatory guidance to understand regulators' expectations, which are likely to include consistent stress testing. In a recent Abrigo webinar, four experts weighed in to pinpoint the following areas for focus and improvement in 2023. Get to know regulator expectations and priorities. Watch Webinar.

Risk Management 195

Risk Management Management Policies Lending 195

Abrigo

JANUARY 8, 2016

The GAO acknowledged that community banks, credit unions and their professional industry associations reported increased compliance burdens and reduced activity in specific business activities, such as certain mortgage lending, as a result of Dodd-Frank.

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Regulation FDIC Survey Community Bank 150

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. They must not only comply with regulations aimed at protecting the safety of the FI but also those protecting the customers/members. Talk to a specialist to learn more.

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Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. They must not only comply with regulations aimed at protecting the safety of the FI but also those protecting the customers/members. Talk to a specialist to learn more.

Technology 195

Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

For our webinar last week, “The Times at the CFPB are A-Changing: Perspectives on the CFPB Under Acting Director Uejio and Director Chopra,” we were joined by special guest former CFPB Director Richard Cordray. The webinar looked at the changes that the CFPB is likely to undergo under the leadership of Messrs.

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Leadership Lending Groups Policies 78

Abrigo

APRIL 19, 2022

You might also like this webinar on assessing global cash flow. Watch the webinar. Heath has observed firsthand how regulators pick up on these inconsistencies and exploit them during reviews: “Regulators are taking a hyper-cautious approach to risk rating your loans. Lending & Credit Risk. Learn More.

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Analysis Taxes Lending Examples 195