When Planning for Leadership Succession, Focus on the Talent by Marcia MalzahnThis week’s post features an article from CBWN’s expert speaker, Marcia Malzhan. She is the president and founder of Malzahn Strategic…Aug 18, 2022Aug 18, 2022
Overview of the General QM Final RuleThe clock is ticking down to the October 1, 2022, compliance deadline. Is your bank ready for the new QM loan rules? The QM rules have been…Aug 9, 2022Aug 9, 2022
Overdrafts, NSF Fees, UDAAP, and Overdrafts in the HeadlinesOverdraft Programs have always been a hot-button area for examiners, especially for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which…Jul 13, 2022Jul 13, 2022
Residential Construction Loans: Underwriting Guidelines and Loan DocumentationOver the last several years the thickness of an average loan file has grown from being measured in millimeters to inches. This is…Jun 27, 2022Jun 27, 2022
Top 5 Collection Violations to Watch Out For at Your BankBlunders, missteps, oversights, errors… no matter what you call them, mistakes happen all too often in the world of collections. This blog…Jun 10, 2022Jun 10, 2022
ACH Rules UpdateGet a glimpse of the ACH rules update, from Shelly Simple’s March 2022 webinar, which was implemented on September 17, 2021.May 23, 2022May 23, 2022
Credit Memos: Are You Utilizing Them to Their Full Potential?Credit memos and loan narratives are crucial to the loan committee, loan officers, and underwriters in making strong credit decisions; to…May 4, 2022May 4, 2022
Our New Blog Page!The Community Bankers Digest has moved to our newly designed website. Here you will find an archive of our past posts and upcoming news…Mar 1, 2022Mar 1, 2022
Community Bankers Webinar Network’s New Website Tour!On March 1st the Community Bankers Webinar Network will have a new look! The new design features an all NEW user portal that stores all of…Feb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022
Hanukkah Sameach!Community Bankers Webinar Network wishes those who celebrate a joyful Festival of Lights.Nov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021
Board Secretary Training: Specific Duties of the Board SecretaryThe board secretary’s dynamic role is critical and goes far beyond being the “note-taker” at board meetings. The job often entails being…Nov 19, 2021Nov 19, 2021
Robbery Prevention, Response & ResilienceHow do you keep your bank secure? How is it perceived by thieves? Any sign of weakness can attract criminals and your members will feel…Nov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021
Best Practices for Managing Cybersecurity IncidentsOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! How does your bank maximize cybersecurity and reduce incidents?Oct 14, 2021Oct 14, 2021
10 Questions To Ask When Accepting A Power Of AttorneyWhat is a power of attorney (POA)? What does it mean for your bank when there is fraud? Do you know the right questions to ask when…Sep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021
4 HELOC Compliance MistakesA home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a unique type of loan that is highly regulated. Reg Z refers to HELOC as an “open-end credit plan…Aug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021
7 Steps for Great Grammar for Business WritersWhether you are composing formal business documents, emails, or social media posts, the goal is to write with as much power, precision, and…Jul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021
Head Teller Training: Four Principles of Management“Being a head teller is a tough but important job. As a head teller, you are the ‘lynch pin’ of your bank’s quality service, connecting the…Jul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021
Why Consumers Leave Their BankWhy did that accountholder leave your bank? Which “pain points” were the culprits? How many households are unhappy — or have already…Jun 21, 2021Jun 21, 2021
Your Bank’s Role Under The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)“Our [law] practices revolve around the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) fairly significantly, and we both think it is about to have a…Jun 3, 2021Jun 3, 2021
This Memorial Day, we honor and remember all who gave their lives for our country.May 31, 2021May 31, 2021