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The value of fair value: Credit union merger accounting requires a strong partner

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As mutually owned entities, credit unions do not exchange financial consideration in a merger transaction; hence, there is no “purchase price.” Fair value firms review the target credit union's financial statements, loan portfolios, deposit relationships, and other vital metrics. Negotiation power.

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A risk-based, time-saving approach to annual loan review

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Takeaway 3 Utilize guidance lines to streamline the approval process for customers with fluctuating credit needs Fine-tune annual review Keeping annual review simple Annual loan reviews are a critical component in monitoring the health of a credit after it is initiated. How

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Stress Testing: Are the Results Guiding Your CECL Decision-Making?

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Stress Testing | 6 minute read Key Takeaways Stress testing is a useful tool to help guide CECL decisions. Bottom-up testing is transactional and best for smaller institutions (under $25B). It also provides guidance for the impact of the new accounting standard, Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL), on the portfolio.

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Loan covenants refresher: What, when, why & how

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Support credit risk management Understanding loan covenants, when financial institutions should use them, and how to monitor them supports strong lending portfolios and credit risk management best practices. Takeaway 2 Capital, performance, and administrative covenants are common with business loans.

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CRE loan distress: Spot the symptoms, diagnose, and treat problem loans

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Consequently, all stakeholders of CRE assets are understandably nervous, including bankers and their investors who, due to the highly leveraged nature of CRE transactions, provided the bulk of capital financing the industry. keep me informed Download Success story Loan review is critical for identifying emerging credit risks.

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10 Reports every bank and credit union should run NOW

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Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. Takeaway 3 Banking intelligence that's purpose-built for banks and credit unions combines analytics and intuititve dashboards.

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Optimizing small business lending: Best practices and strategies

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This includes defining the threshold for material loans or transactions and structuring the lending process accordingly. Loan Portfolio Building: By understanding the loan policy, lenders can align their efforts with the institution's goals for building a high-quality loan portfolio.