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The resilience of small businesses: Insights for lenders

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Leveraged has improved since 2019. Bank and credit union leaders can use data to inform small business lending Small businesses are showing resilience. As rates stay high, concerns about credit risk and borrower health are top of mind for bank and credit union leaders, especially as it relates to lending to small businesses.

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Top Lending & Credit Risk Blog Posts of 2019

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Key Takeaways The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2019. The top lending and credit blog posts focused on improving loan pricing, creating a better experience for borrowers, and developing risk ratings. Credit Risk. learn more.

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Trends in commercial real estate (CRE) lending and risk

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Among that group, CRE origination volumes by mid-2024 had fallen to levels 58% below pre-COVID averages in 2019. Multifamily properties in high-growth Sunbelt cities like Atlanta and Phoenix face elevated criticized loan volumes after aggressive origination between 2019 and 2021.

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Writing Effective Credit Memos Efficiently

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Focus on relevant repayment and credit risk information Whats relevant in a credit memo? Kirby suggested focusing on what truly affects repayment and credit risk. Book loans faster while managing risk. Request a Demo This version updates a blog originally posted in July 2019.

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2019’s Most Popular Blog Posts about CECL & Portfolio Risk

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Key Takeaways Risk management practices were on the minds of bankers in 2019 Some of the most popular blog posts of 2019 were about stress testing and CECL. Risk management practices were in the spotlight in 2019. The Risk Your Asset/Liability Management Process Might Be Missing. Here are two suggestions.

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On Spreadsheet Day 2019, Celebrate the App, But Acknowledge Its Limitations

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On Spreadsheet Day 2019, Celebrate the App, But Acknowledge Its Limitations. Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. On Spreadsheet Day 2019, Celebrate the App, But Acknowledge Its Limitations. Examiners’ Shift in Focus Calls for Institutions to Develop a Risk-Based AML Program. Learn More. Learn More.

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2020 CRE Outlook: Trends Expected to Shape Commercial Real Estate Lending

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Despite expectations for growth, bankers, regulators, investors, and others are watchful about potentially lower returns and credit risks ahead. The Mortgage Bankers Association expects 9% growth in CRE originations in 2020. To read news headlines, commercial real estate (CRE) is headed for a terrible 2020. Watching for CRE red flags.