Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example.

Community Bank 164

Community Bank Community Texas Leadership 164

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists? What changes will 2022 bring?

Community Bank 144

Community Bank Community Lending Louisiana 144

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Ag lending in the South: Relationships matter.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community National Philadelphia 172

Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Observing the gap in pandemic relief in south Florida due to a lack of local community banks, a trio of banking veterans teamed up to form a digital-first community bank—and were granted a charter in record time to support local businesses. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Name: Locality Bank. Assets: $55 million. Filling a need.

Florida 91

Florida Community Bank Community FDIC 91

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The Federal Reserve began raising interest rates about three years ago from almost zero, and after the financial crisis, many small and regional banks ramped up their lending with long-term and low-rate loans. The Southern National Bancorp of Virginia is now shelling out 2.25

Virginia 144

Virginia Lending New York National 144

South State Correspondent

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For example, if you are a bank in California, Florida, New York, or Pennsylvania, going after private schools, colleges, or insurance companies should be considered due to not only the large number of target institutions but also the size of those institutions, which lends itself to having multiple banks.

Management 195

Management Survey Industry Community Bank 195

CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The OCC and FDIC announced yesterday that they have extended the 60-day comment period for their joint proposal to revise their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act that was published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2020. As extended by 30 days, the comment period ends on April 8, 2020.

FDIC 78

FDIC Community California National 78

American Banker

JULY 21, 2016

Banc of California's second-quarter profits soared on stronger lending and credit quality. billion-asset company increased net income 66% from a year earlier to $26.5 million, it said in a news release Thursday.

California 28

California Lending Company CA 28

Abrigo

JUNE 25, 2015

During leaner years is often when the demand for ag loans increases , as it’s common for those full-time farmers to tap into their community bank to cover operating costs or invest is other lines of the agricultural business. The biggest name in ag lending is unlikely to be a surprise – John Deere Financial FSB.

Community Bank 150

Community Bank Sacramento Lending Wisconsin 150

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The first panel will focus on the current state of, and future outlook for, the small business lending marketplace. The panel will be moderated by Grady Hedgespeth, Assistant Director in the Bureau’s Office of Small Business Lending Markets. Neiman, Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs, Lending Club.

Tampa 60

Tampa Lending California Community 60

CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 28, 2021

The fate of the OCC’s Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) final rule , issued on May 20, 2020, hangs in the balance following the inauguration of President Biden on January 20 and the resignation of former Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks, who was a major proponent of the rule, on January 14.

FDIC 131

FDIC Community Lending Survey 131

American Banker

MARCH 22, 2016

California Republic Bancorp, which has been aggressively originating and securitizing auto loans for years, is keen on revving up the engine to expand from a 10-state area to a national platform.

California 28

California National Community Bank Community 28

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

On November 22, 2021, the CFPB filed its seventh status report with the California federal district court hearing the lawsuit brought by the California Reinvestment Coalition, National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders, and two individual plaintiffs in 2019.

Report 78

Report California Conference Community 78

CFPB Monitor

MARCH 17, 2020

As previously reported , pursuant to the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (Act) the CFPB is conducting rulemaking to extend Truth in Lending Act ability-to-repay requirements to PACE transactions.). The deadline to respond to the request was March 16, 2020. RESPRO), and U.S. Mortgage Insurers.

Industry 78

Industry Missouri Groups Florida 78

PYMNTS

AUGUST 25, 2016

One of these lenders, Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution , better known as Clearinghouse CDFI, offers an interesting view into the state of SME finance. The company takes a more narrow focus to small business lending than some other FIs by targeting the western U.S. A Regional Reach. A Regulatory Touch.

Regulation 100

Regulation Lending Community California 100

CFPB Monitor

JULY 9, 2020

Over the past six weeks, opposition to the OCC’s Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) final rule has hardened on two fronts. District Court for the Northern District of California. The NCRC and the CRC followed through on their promise by filing a lawsuit against the OCC and the Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks on June 25, 2020.

Groups 140

Groups Community FDIC California 140

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

Fintech 195

Fintech Community Regional Technology 195

CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

On February 22, 2022, the CFPB filed its eighth status report with the California federal district court hearing the lawsuit brought by the California Reinvestment Coalition, National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders, and two individual plaintiffs in 2019. Preventing Racial Profiling in Lending Act, H.R.

Report 78

Report California Data Community 78

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Georgia bank propels major growth through niche SBA lending. When Richard Bradshaw became president of specialized lending three years ago at United Community Bank in Blairsville, Ga., the bank’s three-person Small Business Administration department was lending about $10 million a year. By Howard Schneider.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Lending Community Georgia 70

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 11, 2018

At the Online Lending Policy Institute’s (OLPI) annual summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week, the OCC’s recent decision to accept applications from non-depository financial technology firms for a special purpose national bank (SPNB) charter was the focus of considerable discussion. In her remarks and responses to questions, Ms.

Policies 60

Policies Lending Data Online 60

CFPB Monitor

JULY 2, 2019

In May 2017, the CFPB issued a RFI and a white paper on small business lending in conjunction with a field hearing on small business lending. The RFI was intended to inform the CFPB’s Section 1071 rulemaking.

California 60

California Resources Community Lending 60

CFPB Monitor

JULY 24, 2019

The CFPB has filed an answer in the lawsuit filed in May 2019 in a California federal district court by the California Reinvestment Coalition, the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders, and two individual small business owners seeking a declaration that the CFPB’s failure to issue regulations implementing Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank (..)

California 60

California Regulation Community National 60

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Coping just fine, community banks in energy-producing regions manage the oil-price plunge. Yet community bankers serving the oil industry say they’ve been expecting a drop in the notoriously cyclical price of crude. billion-asset community bank based in Happy, Texas. By Howard Schneider. Pat Hickman, Happy State Bank.

North Dakota 70

North Dakota Texas Louisiana Community Bank 70

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Financial institutions went from having no PPP lending program at all to funding their first loan in 90 days – and this with literally last-minute regulatory guidance. Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

Idaho 181

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 181

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 22, 2016

The CFPB has announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. Paulina Gonzalez, Executive Director, California Reinvestment Coalition, San Francisco, CA. Community Bank Advisory Council Members.

San Antonio 60

San Antonio Kansas City Groups CA 60

South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Instead of promoting a commercial lending product, a bank will roll out augmented reality that overlays maximum loan values and indicative rates on buildings to help potential buyers decide when they drive areas looking for locations. Any community bank that believes it can keep up and thwart millions of attacks per second is fooling itself.

Conference 195

Conference Technology Las Vegas Trends 195

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Resurging real-estate markets around the country are prompting more community banks to re-emphasize home lending. Recently, ICBA Mortgage expanded its product menu to help community banks meet more of their customers’ needs—including often their most profitable ones. National mortgage services provider LenderLive Network Inc.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Denver Compliance 70

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

The CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, and Credit Union Advisory Council. New members to the Consumer Advisory Board will serve three-year terms and new members to the Community Bank and Credit Union Advisory Councils will serve two-year terms. Kathleen C.

Groups 60

Groups Los Angeles San Francisco Community Bank 60

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

57, disapproving of the CFPB’s Bulletin 2013-2 regarding “Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.” because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.”. because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.”.

Rhode Island 60

Rhode Island District of Columbia North Carolina Vermont 60

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 30, 2018

Supreme Court ruling in Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities Project, Inc. The trade groups’ views are set forth in comment letters submitted to HUD in response to its advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking comment on the need for revisions to the Rule following Inclusive Communities.

Groups 68

Groups Rhode Island District of Columbia North Carolina 68

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Union has been a stalwart of the California marketplace since the ’50s, and this gives Andy Cecere and team a great expansion into the Golden State and also some nice wholesale banking business. Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua.

Fintech 147

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 147

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 7, 2019

billion in assets community bank with 22 branches that encircle the Seattle Sound. Founded in 1980, Plumas Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Quincy in Northeastern California. The bank operates thirteen branches, eleven in northern California and two in Nevada. (NASDAQ: FSBW) FS Bancorp, Inc.

Indiana 78

Indiana Oregon South Dakota Community Bank 78

Independent Banker

JANUARY 26, 2016

More community bank loan officers are using laptops and tablets to allow customers in the field to complete loan applications and obtain faster approvals. billion-asset community bank’s president of small-business banking. In today’s competitive environment, community banks need to be able to compete with larger national banks.”.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Ohio System 70

Tech and Finance

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

.” [Obviously written before the long-running Wells Fargo abusive behavior finally gained national attention.] “But here’s a different kind of responses, as customer-focused competitors rise up. Many of the banks are laser-focused on a small community for both deposits from, and lending to, locals firms and individuals.

Los Angeles 28

Los Angeles New York California National 28

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

“I love being around people, and people are what community banking is all about.” Overcoming various long odds over the years, Shirley Nelson launched and then grew a thriving California community bank. National Award Recipient. I love being around people, and people are what community banking is all about,” she says. “We

Oakland 98

Oakland Community Bank Community Industry 98

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Community banks, which will continue to face a growing number of senior customers with everyday cash needs and built-up home equity, should explore this niche lending opportunity, two community bankers providing these specialty loans suggest. Howard Schneider is a financial writer in California.

Trends 70

Trends Community Lending Community Bank 70

Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

Legally and operationally, digital John Hancocks come of age in lending. Electronic signatures “absolutely” have helped PrivatePlus Mortgage expand its residential mortgage lending reach nationwide, says Lia Webster. Community banks and their customers don’t need to be concerned about the legality of digitally signed documents.

San Francisco 70

San Francisco Lending System Atlanta 70