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. download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 21, 2024

How financial institutions deal with problem loans Problem loans are a natural outcome of the risks banks and credit unions take when lending, and they should be expected over the long run during the ups and downs of the business cycle. They would then be able to take steps to mitigate or avoid the losses as much as possible.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Full Speed Ahead for Collections Effective collections management is key to maintaining healthy cash flow and minimizing overdue accounts, which will reduce your risk of bad debt losses. To continue reading and learn how to adapt your collection efforts to the current economic challenges, you must be a paid subscriber.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 8, 2021

Independent Loan Review Systems in Banking Banking regulators have outlined expectations for effective, independent loan review and credit risk review. . Takeaway 1 A system for ongoing, independent credit risk review will not look the same from institution to institution. 2020 Interagency Guidance.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Making the most of data developed for CECL See how banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions can leverage data developed and used for the CECL model for stress testing and strategic insight. Learn more in this webinar , "Transforming CECL data into stress testing and strategic insight."

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SAP Credit Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

As the heart of business processes and information, having the right ERP software is essential to collecting, measuring, and sharing sustainability data and KPIs. Banks are increasingly committed to net-zero lending practices and, as a result, they are factoring sustainability into credit risk assessments for all their lending.

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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. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox?

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

You might also like this checklist for preparing for the CFPB 1071 rule DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Bank and credit union executives are worried about complying with the CFPB's upcoming final rule on small business loan application data. Visit CFPB 1071 resources for lenders for more on data collection requirements for small business lending.

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2021

Takeaway 2 Once a bank or credit union understands the need for an LOS, it develop one or use a third-party vendor. A loan origination system (LOS) has become a common banking buzzword among banks and credit unions in recent years. It’s also important to understand how an LOS may be able to help your bank or credit union.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

JUNE 13, 2023

Open Credit Terms dominate the Business-to-Business (B2B) marketplace. Photo by Jamie Street on Unsplash There are two types of credit risk that arise from selling on open credit terms: Customers paying beyond terms (past due) reduce your cash flow. These bad debt losses can put your own business at risk of failure.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

JULY 2, 2024

Moreover, if you are trying to collect from a small business, you may have to deal with the owner, who will have a lot on their plate in addition to their debt to your company. New to collections? You should attend Introduction to Business/Commercial Collections on Tuesday, July 16 at 1:30 PM EDT. annualy, forever.

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Abrigo

JULY 5, 2020

Key Takeaways Credit unions participating in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) found that the right technology helped them serve business members when they needed help and also gain new members. Technology can facilitate delivery on credit unions' brand promise of relationship-based services.

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Abrigo

MARCH 31, 2023

NCUA expectations for credit unions post-CECL adoption The NCUA's focus on risk, especially credit risk, has implications for credit unions instituting CECL this quarter. Takeaway 2 Credit unions may still have questions about regulatory expectations for CECL after adopting the new standard.

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Serrala

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Read more Bild Collections & Disputes Automate and optimize collections processes and improve customer engagement. Reduce DSO and optimize working capital with the most comprehensive collections software. Read more Bild Collections & Disputes Automate and optimize collections processes and improve customer engagement.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions." WATCH Takeaway 1 Loan review officers must figure out how to adhere to the FDIC’s guidance on loan review and credit risk review systems. Read more for specific objectives every loan review system should meet.

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Abrigo

JUNE 3, 2016

The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) long-awaited final guidance on its new standard for measuring expected credit losses is expected to be released in June, a step that will be a major milestone in the multi-year development of the current expected credit loss (CECL) model. The replay of that webinar is available here.

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Abrigo

MAY 13, 2020

Key Takeaways While lenders are still awaiting further guidance on PPP loan forgiveness, the SBA has stated that lenders will have to submit an SBA Form 1502 to report on PPP loans and collect processing fees. Lending & Credit Risk. Lending & Credit Risk. Lending & Credit Risk. Learn More.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Essential technology for modern lending and credit departments. Learn more about what they are and how they help banks and credit unions gain needed efficiency in the loan administration process. You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." Stay up to date on credit risk.

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Abrigo

MAY 18, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions." How broad a field does loan review need to plow to unearth potential credit risks and assess overall credit quality? Scope in loan reviewing What is the scope of an adequate loan review?

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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 recent webinar , Abrigo Senior Advisor Paula King provided practical tips to help develop a strategic plan that aligns with your financial institution’s goals, enhances competitive advantage, and drives growth.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Construction loan risk management software leverages technology and sound process management to pull construction lending away from its manual roots. You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." Stay up to date on credit risk. Watch Webinar. keep me informed.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 28, 2022

You might also like this webinar, "Position yourself for high-yielding ag loan growth." Takeaway 3 Better ag lending workflows streamline document collection and management and increase credit analysis accuracy. . Inconsistencies in the application of institutional lending policies are a recipe for risk management challenges.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." The researchers also found that banks are more likely to deny draw requests when projects have negative inspection reports, supporting the idea that information collected during monitoring is important to banks’ decision-making. Whitepaper.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 7, 2021

The most important thing is to get your financials prepared,” Catherine Marx, District Director for the SBA’s Connecticut District Office, said during a webinar hosted Jan. Lending & Credit Risk. Credit Analysis Training. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk. keep me informed.

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Abrigo

JULY 26, 2021

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. Only 25% had selected a methodology and were in testing, and 32% were collecting and analyzing data. How it Works.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

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. Offering SBA lending at the institution is a good way to “get in the door” with good credits. 1 and Sept.

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Abrigo

APRIL 19, 2022

You might also like this webinar on assessing global cash flow. Takeaway 2 Ensure you have collected all of the pertinent data. Watch the webinar. The most common error starts when the business borrower is given full credit for EBITDA without subtracting distributions to shareholders. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

MAY 11, 2021

You might also like this webinar on assessing global cash flow. Takeaway 2 Institutions usually leverage global cash flow analysis if a borrower has complex credits. The coronavirus pandemic has made understanding business relationships and credit quality increasingly difficult for financial institutions.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

How to close more loans by speeding up lending and credit analysis Seeking a quicker loan origination workflow is worth it. You might also like this on-demand webinar on the red flags of emerging CRE risk. Learn where to find opportunities for improvement. Does your financial institution need to fix its loan origination process?

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

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. Offering SBA lending at the institution is a good way to “get in the door” with good credits. 1 and Sept.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 30, 2022

Expanding the commercial loan portfolio in today's market With the right strategies, banks and credit unions can expand their commercial loan portfolios successfully. You might also like this webinar on commercial lending strategy. Learn more about credit risk in a rising-rate environment in this video podcast.

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Abrigo

MARCH 14, 2024

You might also like this SMB Lending Insights report for banks and credit unions Download report Takeaway 1 Banks need to implement customer retention strategies to keep their valuable customers, not just attract new ones. Follow this guide for strategies to stay competitive. Read the buyer's guide to lending solutions.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 9, 2014

C&I loans require a different type of financial data than the bank may be accustomed to collecting or analyzing. To understand borrower risk, the bank must collect and properly analyze business and personal tax returns including K-1s and financial statements for all entities. These include: • Different data sources.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2022

You might also like this webinar, "ALM Basics: Best Practices in Measuring, Monitoring, and Controlling Interest Rate Risk" WATCH. Takeaway 1 ALM in banking means managing the cash flows of assets and liabilities to increase profitability, manage risk, and maintain safety and soundness. . A second ALM goal is to manage risks.

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Abrigo

JULY 30, 2019

Why is writing effective credit memos so vexing? Given that a credit memorandum is one of the most critical documents in the life of the loan, it would seem like a straightforward process. However, lenders, credit analysts, and other banking staff frequently seek tips for writing better credit memos.

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Abrigo

JUNE 29, 2022

Ag Sector Outlook Presents Opportunity and Risk for Lenders Higher prices for agricultural producers and continued gains in farmland values are meeting rising interest rates and input costs. You might also like this webinar, "How to Position Yourself for High-Yielding Ag Loan Growth." Watch Webinar. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Or they claim their targets have won a foreign lottery or sweepstake, which they can collect for a "fee." Watch the webinar. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. The post 2023 Fraud trends: What banks and credit unions can expect appeared first on Abrigo. Update and adjust. Whitepaper.

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