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Case Studies
Jul 1, 2018
How PCBB helped a rural community bank compete with the big banks and win by helping them offer their customers long term fixed rates while getting a floating-rate asset on the books.
Jun 22, 2022
Facing several challenges including losing deals to the competition that could offer longer-term rates, the bank needed a new lending strategy. Learn how they overcame and increased lending deals by 75%.
Oct 10, 2024
Hedging can alleviate interest rate risk, but many financial institutions have qualms about using it. We explain common concerns bankers may have and discuss the benefits of dipping a toe in anyway.
Feb 20, 2024
Economic indicators suggest that the Fed is likely to ease monetary policy by lowering the Federal Funds Rate at some point this year. We discuss what factors could influence the Fed’s decisions and how hedging strategies could benefit your CFI in this changing market.
Aug 8, 2023
CRE developers and lenders are seeing a stressed landscape for their business, as predictions of workers returning to offices haven’t been fully realized. A forward rate lock hedge can help both sides of the lending transaction by fixing a rate on future loans.
May 2, 2023
In the current interest rate environment, forward rate locks offer both CFIs and borrowers an opportunity to mitigate interest rate risk. Femi Audifferen, SVP of Hedging Solutions at PCBB, explains why now might be an opportune time to hedge with a forward rate lock.
Apr 22, 2021
Time is ticking on the transition from LIBOR to SOFR and it is important to keep moving forward. Regulators have advised that using LIBOR for new contracts after 2021 would create safety and soundness risks. Four important reminders allow you to mitigate these risks and prepare for LIBOR’s discontinuation: assess your LIBOR cessation risk, create a plan, devise a solid timeline, and stay on track.