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The top lending & credit risk blogs of the year

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

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How to respond to CRE loan distress Use these tips for banks and credit unions to identify and handle commercial real estate loans that are showing signs of being problem CRE credits. Bring together the deal team, credit approvers, and workout experts to discuss and determine the grade and next steps.

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Best Business Credit Cards for Poor Credit of 2023

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Is your business credit in rough shape? A well-managed business credit card can help you get your scores moving in the right direction. However, it can be hard to get approved for one with bad credit (or no credit). For example, you may be asked to pay $500 to get a $500 credit line. So, where should you turn?

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Here's How to Get a Business Loan if You Have Bad Credit in 2023

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A poor business credit score or thin credit history can get in the way when applying for small business loans. This is especially true in higher interest rate environments, when lenders pull back on credit (like now). For instance, you may choose to improve your credit score at this stage before you start your loan applications.

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How to make better lending decisions with a probability of default model

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As technology and data collection improve, banks and credit unions are finding ways to use this information to improve their loan decision making and thus improve their asset quality in the long term. A probability of default model (PDM) is a system for objectively quantifying future credit risk.

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ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management – Part 1: ALM Goals & Approaches

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Takeaway 2 Rather than helping financial institutions avoid risk entirely, ALM helps ensure a bank or credit union's risk exposures represent levels in line with policy limits. . An ALM model is a bank or credit union leader’s best friend when used and maintained properly. The logical example here is credit risk.

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Boosting Your Odds of Loan Approval

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These tips include working on your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, increasing income, finding ways to prequalify before formally applying, and improving your credit score. By the Numbers As of the third quarter of 2023 , Americans collectively held $241 billion in personal loan debt, reflecting a 3.9% million in the preceding year.