Abrigo

MAY 22, 2024

Recent stats and dynamics of the small business lending market Understanding the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. Dynamic market Small business lending by banks & credit unions Small businesses are a pillar of the U.S.

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Credit Unions Small Businesses Credit and Collections Credit Risk 78

Abrigo

AUGUST 1, 2017

In order to prepare for FASB’s Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model, credit unions are currently relying on different methods to collect and store data. Limited Data Collection Method In this method, credit unions leverage core system(s) to capture data.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 29, 2022

E-signature capabilities benefit both customers and staff Banks and credit unions that leverage electronic signature capabilities reap the benefits of a more efficient lending process. Takeaway 1 Optimize the signature collection process. Lending & Credit Risk. How to implement consistent credit risk pricing.

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Credit Unions Credit Risk Credit and Collections 78

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.

Credit Unions 78

Credit Unions Credit and Collections Credit Risk Small Businesses 78

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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Credit Unions CECL Credit Risk Credit and Collections 78

Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2023

Best practices for your BSA/AML risk assessment Learn top tips for creating a risk assessment to capture your credit union's risk. Has your credit union started your annual process for updating your anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) risk assessment?

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Credit Unions Cybersecurity Credit and Collections Transactions 78

Abrigo

JULY 28, 2017

In a recent webinar for credit union executives, Danny Sharman a risk management consultant with Sageworks addressed loan data for these institutions, especially as they look toward the currect expected credit loss model (CECL) that will be required for the allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL).

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Credit Unions CECL Credit and Collections 60

Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2025

Understanding broad market trends and the specific forces affecting bank and credit union portfolios can guide institutions decisions while helping them prepare for examiner scrutiny of CRE risk , according to a recent Abrigo webinar, Being strategic with your CRE. Newberry cautioned lenders to ensure their practices are defensible.

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Credit Unions Credit and Collections Credit Risk Small Businesses 88

Abrigo

AUGUST 11, 2016

According to the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) , credit unions had a record year in 2015, with 3.7 This impressive growth is not surprising when you consider these three ways credit unions are excelling. banks and credit unions.

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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.

Credit Unions 78

Credit Unions Credit Risk Credit and Collections Small Businesses 78

Abrigo

AUGUST 23, 2017

“When considering member business lending and the consumer portfolio where many credit unions focus, change management to prepare for CECL can be even more difficult with a credit union,” says Danny Sharman, risk management consultant at Sageworks during a recent CECL webinar – Data Quality for Credit Unions.

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Credit Unions CECL Credit and Collections 60

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.

Credit Unions 78

Credit Unions Credit Risk Credit and Collections Small Businesses 78

Abrigo

JUNE 2, 2015

Overall auto lending at credit unions is up more than 30 percent in recent years, a positive sign that CUs remain competitive in an evolving banking landscape. In a recent article from Credit Union Times , 71 million consumers had an auto loan in the first quarter of 2015, the most since the recession and an increase of 1.2

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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. 15, 2020, based on the FASB’s latest decisions.

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Credit Unions CECL Credit and Collections Accounting Firms 68

Abrigo

AUGUST 12, 2015

Particularly for community banks and credit unions, many of which find themselves in a very competitive environment, growing a loan portfolio can be challenging. Specifically, workflows can help a credit union overcome challenges with origination, tracking documents after closing and servicing the loan through annual reviews.

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Credit Unions Credit and Collections 60

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. But they also offer insights to credit teams who are generally not even involved in CECL calculations.

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CECL Credit and Collections Credit Unions Default 78

Abrigo

DECEMBER 27, 2022

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

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Credit Unions Cybersecurity CECL Credit and Collections 78

Abrigo

AUGUST 19, 2015

These amendments, if adopted, would lessen current restrictions to make it easier for credit unions to lend to businesses. While credit union lending to businesses has been on the rise over the last several years, the proposed MBL changes would allow the institutions to grow this area of their portfolios.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding the role of E-Tran in SBA lending is the first step for banks and credit unions to ensure smooth loan processing. Credit unions only make 2.4%. But both banks and credit unions have substantially increased their lending activity through 7(a) since 2020. SBA-backed loans What is E-Tran?

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Credit Unions Credit Risk Credit and Collections Small Businesses 151

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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Credit Unions Credit Risk Credit and Collections CECL 135

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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Small Businesses Credit and Collections Credit Unions Credit Risk 78

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Banks & credit unions use technology to solve challenges AI today is the result of decades of research and development. Financial institutions have embraced advances in data-driven decision-making , using them to improve credit assessment, fraud prevention, and financial inclusion.

Credit and Collections 88

Credit and Collections Credit Reporting Agencies Credit Unions Credit Risk 88

Abrigo

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Abrigo's most popular whitepapers and checklists on lending and credit risk Abrigo experts' insights on CFPB 1071, loan policies, and risk ratings were popular with banking professionals. Watch NOW Takeaway 1 Abrigo's experts produced many pieces on lending and credit risk to provide strategies and tools to help banking professionals.

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Credit Risk Credit Unions Credit and Collections Small Businesses 88

CreditStrong for Business

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Business lines of credit are one of the most versatile types of business financing. Theyre similar to credit cards in many ways, but their credit limits are often many times higher and interest rates much lower. No one is going to hand over a credit account worth $100,000 or more without careful consideration.

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Credit Scoring Credit and Collections Credit Unions Small Businesses 40

RMAi Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

September 25, 2024 – Continental Service Group, LLC d/b/a ConServe, a prominent leader in the collections industry, is excited to announce the addition of Matthew Rehnelt to their Sales Department as the Director of Business Development. Bringing 15 Years’ Experience in Client and New Product Development Rochester, N.Y.

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Credit Unions Credit and Collections 130

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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Credit Risk Credit Unions CECL Dashboards 88

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

As a result, at Sageworks, we have received many questions from our clients – banks and credit unions alike – about the steps to data preparedness. Credit unions face a distinct challenge in that, generally, borrower data for a credit union is stored in several different core processing or decisioning systems.

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Credit Unions CECL Credit and Collections 68

CreditStrong for Business

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Conventional mortgage loans typically require higher credit scores than government-backed loans, but there are also many advantages to going with conventional mortgages. What is the Required Minimum Credit Score for a Conventional Loan? How Can Credit Scores Affect Mortgage Interest Rates? We’ll discuss these factors below.

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Credit Scoring Credit and Collections Credit Unions Default 98

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. Would you like other articles on loan review in your inbox?

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Credit Risk Credit Unions CECL Credit and Collections 78

CreditStrong for Business

JULY 29, 2024

When a consumer has an unpaid debt, the lender will generally conduct their own in-house collection efforts for approximately 30 to 60 days. If the debt remains unpaid for 90 days, most original creditors will forward the account to a third-party debt collection agency. Can You Remove Paid Collections From Your Credit Report?

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Credit Scoring Collector Credit and Collections Credit Reporting Agencies 52

RMAi Blog

AUGUST 14, 2024

The Q&A largely focused on participant inquiries about the process of submitting medical debt rulemaking comments, the likelihood of the rule proposal surviving legal opposition, and the relevance of credit reporting. RMAI is concerned that the current exemption for credit cards is not broad enough. First Credit Union v.

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Electronic Funds Transfer Credit and Collections Bankruptcy Law Firms 130

Abrigo

MAY 27, 2016

A credit memorandum is meant to summarize the information collected during the loan application and credit analysis processes. A credit memorandum is used by the loan committee to decide whether or not to approve a loan and disburse funds to a borrower. Is manual data entry a problem for banks and credit unions?

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Credit Unions Credit and Collections 74

CreditStrong for Business

JULY 26, 2024

Auto loan interest rates vary widely from 0% to much higher interest rates, such as 25% for subprime borrowers with very poor credit. Consumers with bad credit face excessive monthly payments and will pay exorbitant amounts of interest over the loan term. Can you lease a car with bad credit?

Credit Scoring 69

Credit Scoring Credit Unions Credit and Collections 69

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

The prevalence of stress testing within banks and credit unions has risen considerably in recent periods thanks to increased regulatory attention and the benefit of greater insight into financial institutions’ portfolios. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Credit Unions Credit and Collections 89

RMAi Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

Credit cards and debit cards can be confusing. Credit cards allow you to use other people’s money while debit cards only let you spend your own money. How a Credit Card Works: Before you can get a credit card, you will have to complete a credit application. When you use a credit card, you pay the bill later.

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Credit and Collections Credit Unions Deductions Credit Application 130

RMAi Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

On September 5, 2024 the CFPB issued its annual Fair Debt Collection Practices Act report. The report stated that the CFPB received approximately 109,900 debt collection complaints in 2023. The number one complaint type was “attempts to collect debt not owed.”

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Collector Law Firms Credit and Collections Debt Collections 130

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Particularly for community banks and credit unions , many of which find themselves in a very competitive environment, growing a loan portfolio can be challenging. It can eliminate redundant tasks and ensure that uncompleted tasks are followed up on in a timely manner.

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