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

Abrigo

Instead of performing a covenant test as part of an annual review, keep this process separate. Underwriting financial transactions involves a level of detail that does not belong in your annual review process. Evaluation of the history of the transaction(s) since the last review. Profitability analysis.

CECL 78
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CRE loan distress: Spot the symptoms, diagnose, and treat problem loans

Abrigo

While no potential CRE “disaster” is comparable to the COVID pandemic in terms of the human impact, it is still a clear and present danger to our banking system and the economy. The latter indicates a collection posture that seeks to get repaid via the strategy that provides the best resolution on a net present value basis.

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Understanding 1st-party fraud: Risks and resolutions

Abrigo

The goal is to eliminate the threat before any inside fraudulent transactions occur. The fraudster typically attempts to siphon the funds before the check is presented for payment. The transaction is effectively valid until the cardholder initiates a dispute.

CECL 78
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Data-driven strategies for banks and credit unions: Start here

Abrigo

core vs. non-core, migration of deposits from core to transactional accounts, any trend in movement of funds out of the institution, top 10-20 depositors and associated volatility, borrowers without deposit relationships, etc.). in CECL calculations and loan performance), but stale information is not the best to use for strategic planning.

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From CRE to Corporate Culture – BIG Ideas from 2020 ThinkBIG: Manage Risk. Drive Growth.

Abrigo

The banking industry has faced many challenges in 2020, from transitioning to CECL, managing Paycheck Protection Program loans, and navigating an unprecedented economic recession. It was a really important presentation to see what his forecasting was for CRE, and to better understand what’s going on across the country,” said Hatfield.

CECL 78
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Jump-Start Digital Transformation with Change Management

Abrigo

Select: A project manager A change manager/champion Other team members outside of management To keep moving an implementation forward effectively, the executive sponsor must be active and clearly present throughout the engagement. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Prepare and train end-users. Asset/Liability.

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Check It Out: How Can You Better Protect Against Check Fraud at Your Institution?

Abrigo

billion in fraudulent transactions, a staggering 47% of which were check fraud. One would think as technology improves so would the safeguarding features around monetary transactions. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Fraudsters don't need to make a counterfeit version if they have the real thing.) Learn More. Asset/Liability.