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The top lending & credit risk blogs of the year

Abrigo

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. Abrigo's blog covered these and other subjects in 35 credit and lending-specific posts this year.

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A step-by-step guide to financial institution strategic planning

Abrigo

King outlined the following best practices for developing and refreshing your strategic plan and encouraged banks and credit unions to make them an integral part of board meetings. Identify your questions about the institution and what data and dashboards you need to answer them. Learn to identify emerging CRE credit risk red flags.

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What is a Loan Origination System (LOS)?

Abrigo

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.