Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

.; Bank of Montana, Missoula, Mont.; CNB Bank, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; Midwest Bank, Norfolk, Neb. In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. What great resignation?

Community Bank 169

Community Bank Community Montana Leadership 169

Abrigo

JANUARY 15, 2015

With mortgage rates down in the US , many homebuyers are looking locally to their community banks to finance their new, potentially life-changing purchase. In the spirit of the go local movement, new data from Sageworks Bank Information peeked in on 10 cities to see which community banks were making an impact on local mortgage lending.

Cleveland 150

Cleveland Detroit Michigan Community Bank 150

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 7, 2019

My method was to search for the best banks based on total return to shareholders over the past five years. I chose five years because banks that focus on year over year returns tend to cut strategic investments come budget time, which hurts their market position, earnings power, and future relevance than those that make those investments.

Indiana 78

Indiana Oregon South Dakota Community Bank 78

Jeff For Banks

MARCH 27, 2010

As its brand evolved, ING and its well-known Orange savings account has been able to attract deposits that are not priced at the top of the market. First Internet Bank of Indiana is primarily a pure Internet play that does not enjoy the same brand splash as ING. Its deposit rates are typically at the top of the market.

Indiana 60

Indiana FDIC Strategy Regulation 60

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 19, 2015

My method was to search for the best banks based on total return to shareholders over the past five years. I chose five years because banks that focus on year over year returns tend to cut strategic investments come budget time, which hurts their market position, earnings power, and future relevance than those that make those investments.

North Dakota 60

North Dakota Arizona Michigan Florida 60