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Why financial institutions are rethinking 2D risk rating models

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Data shows that banks and credit unions have been trending away from using 2D risk rating frameworks in recent years. Banks and credit unions have a lot of history and data to support it. During the 2008 financial crisis, our regulators directed us to charge down certain residential lot loans.

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Will credit unions return to an 18-month exam cycle?

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“… it’s not 2008.”. This is the sentiment of several high-profile executives regarding the National Credit Union Administration’s (NCUA) stance on examination cycles for credit unions. That the top-tier of credit unions require full-tilt examination every 12 months is worthy of challenge and rigorous debate.”.

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5 Reasons to Increase SBA Lending at Your Bank or Credit Union

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In a recent survey of more than 250 bankers representing banks and credit unions, 61% of respondents said their financial institution plans to maintain or increase SBA lending this year and beyond. One requirement of many SBA loans is that the business is otherwise unable to access credit on reasonable terms and conditions.

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5 Reasons to Increase SBA Loan Origination at Your Bank or Credit Union

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In a recent survey of more than 250 bankers representing banks and credit unions, 61% of respondents said their financial institution plans to maintain or increase SBA loan origination this year and beyond. Lending & Credit Risk. 5 Reasons to Increase SBA Loan Origination at Your Bank or Credit Union.

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Opacity vs. Transparency at the Federal Reserve Stress Testing Conference

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If a bank failed just under the new $100 billion threshold, it would represent the most significant failure in history, except for Washington Mutual (which failed in 2008 with total assets of $307 billion). A Practical CECL Action Plan for Credit Unions. Infographic: How Are Credit Unions Preparing for CECL?

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Community banks’ net income, loan balances increase in 2014

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billion at the end of 2014, the lowest since the end of the first quarter of 2008. percent – the highest level since the third quarter of 2008. “Problem List” hits lowest level since 2008. Blog Bank Credit Union' Reserves totaled $122.6 percent to 75.4

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Lending standards slip, risk increasing according to OCC

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With this strong evidence, banks can take precautionary measures to make sure they avoid the crisis of 2008. But they can avoid some of the growing pains , through proper credit procedures, training, and prudent business development practices. Blog Bank Credit Union'