INSIGHTS

Bank IT Spending in 2014 to Focus on Efficiency
The market forecasts for 2014 are more promising than they have been since 2007. With the downturn receding into the rear view mirror–but the lessons learned still in sharp focus, there is more… READ MORE >
  |   10.31.2014
What The FDIC’s Latest Statement Means for Community Banks
“The evidence strongly supports…that the best way to preserve the long term health and vibrancy of community banks…is to ensure their core strength is preserved: strong capital, strong risk management and fair and… READ MORE >
  |   10.13.2014
Lenders
EDR helps real estate lenders such as banks, credit unions, capital investors and others with their property due diligence needs by simplifying their lending operations, improving risk management, and meeting ever increasing regulatory… READ MORE >
  |   09.25.2014
Collateral Site Inspections
Collateral verification is an important component of your loan processing and approval process, as well as monitoring properties over the long term. Collateral360 makes it easy to order site inspection reports, providing a… READ MORE >
  |   09.09.2014
Agency File Retrieval
Even 25 years after the advent of database reports for Phase I ESAs, consultants still find themselves visiting state agencies to pull site files for about 60% of their projects. While these files… READ MORE >
  |   08.20.2014
The Simplest Ways to Get the Most of the Lender Portal
You may have been coming to EDR for environmental risk information on the properties you lend on for years but, did you know we now offer much more for lenders? You’ve got your… READ MORE >
  |   08.14.2014
This Week’s Fed Lender Survey: Is the Glass Half Full? Or Half Empty?
Signs of Gradual Healing Continue in Lending Sector While all of us were all settling into our work weeks after another summer weekend, the Federal Reserve released its much-anticipated July 2014 Senior Loan… READ MORE >
  |   08.05.2014
NEWS FROM THE OCC: The Good and Not-So-Good on Lender Risk Management
Stern Warning from OCC As Banks Ease Underwriting Loan growth is up moderately, and with it, competition among lenders for new business. Underwriting is easing as a result—and that has regulators concerned. July’s… READ MORE >
  |   08.04.2014
EDR Expands Valuation Services with Addition of Commercial Evaluations
EDR recently announced it has contracted with First American Professional Real Estate Services to provide commercial evaluations reports through the EDR Lender Portal. The addition of First American commercial evaluations expands EDR’s property… READ MORE >
  |   05.20.2014