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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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ACH fraud: Lessons for AML programs from a recent court case

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Court case: Credit union held liable for ACH fraud losses A construction company argued the financial institution "failed to establish a reasonable routine" for monitoring suspicious activity alerts tied to ACH. The rerouted destination for the construction company’s vendor payments was to the credit union in this case.

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Loan covenants refresher: What, when, why & how

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Review the 2023 Loan Review Survey results with experts and get their take on emerging trends and best practices WATCH WEBINAR Takeaway 1 Loan covenants are critical to banks and credit unions to manage credit risk, especially when borrowers face stress. They also give the lender tools to monitor and manage the situation.

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A thoughtful approach to generative AI

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Strategies for adopting AI at your financial institution Abrigo CTO Ravi Nemalikanti offers insights on how banks and credit unions can begin to utilize generative AI. You might also like this webinar, "Banking as a service: Objectives, opportunities, and obstacles." So, what is generative AI?

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Optimizing small business lending: Best practices and strategies

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Introduction Small business lending for banks & credit unions Small businesses play a crucial role in our economy, and one of the key factors in their success is access to funding. This policy serves as a set of guidelines that outline the rules and expectations for the credit function within the bank or credit union.

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Leveraging Automated Underwriting for Small Business Lending

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After the success community banks and credit unions had helping businesses in their local communities with lending during the pandemic , financial institutions continue to turn to small business loans as a source of portfolio growth. Market Trend. Small business lending is a focus. Streamline the Process. keep me informed.

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Developing loan reviewer training: What personnel need for success

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But many banks and credit unions find that booking loans with a loan origination platform offers their current staff greater functionality, mitigating or eliminating those staffing woes. How can banks and credit unions build up strong loan reviewers?