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title: Portfolio risk management is critical in the face of economic challenges
description: Portfolio monitoring compliments a loan origination system during economic uncertainty
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# [Portfolio risk management is critical in the face of economic challenges](https://bakerhill.com/news/managing-portfolios-amid-rising-rates/)

 Written by [Baker Hill](https://bakerhill.com/news/author/baker-hill) | Aug 17, 2022 4:00:00 AM

## Credit unions should consider four elements when developing a small business loan portfolio risk management strategy.

**Bryan Peckinpaugh **

For businesses, the last few years have been anything but business as usual. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and other ongoing challenges, such as inflation and supply chain issues, small businesses have had no shortage of economic concerns to navigate. All these factors will influence how credit unions monitor and manage portfolio risk for small business loans.

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