Statement Spreading
May 31, 2016
U.S. regulators sent a strong signal to bankers that they are preparing to crack down on risky commercial real-estate lending, threatening to force banks to raise capital if necessary as they scrutinize the loans next year. “The agencies have observed substantial growth in many CRE asset and lending markets, increased competitive pressures, rising CRE […]
August 3, 2016
Deciding whether to implement Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) vs. traditional legacy software for assessing commercial loan risk should be based on several different factors. In addition to ensuring the software can perform the necessary operating tasks, it’s important to evaluate both the actual dollar amount and the value proposition of each. When […]
October 19, 2016
New banking regulations are driving up the operation costs for banks of all sizes. While it’s easier for big banks to purchase new data tools to remain compliant, small banks and credit unions feel the pinch of making these investments. Many are forced to reduce their offerings just to remain […]
November 16, 2016
Since the 2008 financial crisis, the FDIC has mandated that banks holding over $10 billion in assets must have robust stress-testing practices in place to prove they are prepared for risk. The stress-testing requirement has started to trickle down to banks with fewer than $10 billion in holdings. If your […]
December 12, 2016
Currently, banks with over $10 billion in assets are required by the FDIC to complete stress testing. If you are part of a community bank or credit union, there are still many benefits to voluntary stress testing. Data suggests that as much as 40% of banks and credit unions already […]
January 10, 2017
Legislation from the Supervisory Capital Assessment Program were enacted in good faith as a way to decrease financial instability in the market. As you are aware, the regulatory efforts have made it considerably harder for local banks and credit unions to operate efficiently.