Jeff For Banks

APRIL 4, 2010

Community banks tout themselves as better than national and regional banks because of how close they are to their communities. Reportedly, the First National Bank of Hallstead was the first in the country allowed to open for business. They helped our communities thrive, deal with tough times, and thrive again.

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South State Correspondent

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Here, a tool like IBIS World comes in handy for setting bank strategy as you can look up any of the below industries to see their geographical dispersion. National and regional banks control 70% of the cash management market, yet most cash management customers choose their bank because of service.

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American Banker

AUGUST 6, 2020

Spinning off its digital bank will allow Pennsylvania-based Customers to beef up its commercial lending and buy other banks. BankMobile, meanwhile, plans to pursue more white-label relationships and perhaps explore its own acquisitions.

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Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Glenn Moyer, the former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (pictured), spoke at a banking industry event this past week. Some of the more common complaints include regulatory guidance that seems to change with the breeze, and community banks being treated like “too big to fail” (TBTF).

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American Banker

APRIL 14, 2020

The Pennsylvania company said it faces $7.5 million in potential exposure from a commercial lending relationship.

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The Pennsylvania company has redoubled its outreach to low- and moderate-income consumers by partnering with Operation Hope on a down payment assistance program and naming a veteran banker to the newly created post of director of fair and responsible banking.

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American Banker

MAY 31, 2016

At least three community banks have hired lenders who once worked at banks bought by BB&T. The question is whether those lenders can coax their clients to also make a switch.

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American Banker

MAY 26, 2020

The bank is trying to recover millions of dollars in returned deposits. It also has a $14 million loan to the company that allegedly conducted the scheme.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 7, 2019

It is the Mountlake Terrace, Washington holding company for 1st Security Bank, a $1.7 billion in assets community bank with 22 branches that encircle the Seattle Sound. Here's another bank that I'm happy to see on the list. It is the $888 million holding company for Plumas Bank. (NASDAQ: FSBW) FS Bancorp, Inc.

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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. Sounds like a cool strategy to build a smarter bank.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

A Pennsylvania community bank’s perspective on the rewards and potential perils of developing a separate business line. Forming new business lines—if carefully planned and considered—can be a potentially significant way for a community bank to boost revenues and profits. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 28, 2023

I work for The Kafafian Group, a community bank consulting firm based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Many of my readers might not know what my firm does, so I want to dedicate this post to the problems we help community bankers solve. Our competition in this line of business are software solutions providers.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 17, 2010

The Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Valley Forge rest stop is a common waypoint for me on my travels. So why can’t we achieve premium pricing in community banking? A response I often receive is that money is a commodity, and one bank’s greenbacks are the same as another’s. I paid 32% more so my cup would say Starbucks on it.

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American Banker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

With prolonged low interest rates, Centric Bank is targeting niche groups while eyeing ways to poach customers from recent sellers in Pennsylvania.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Importantly, both grew their banks bigger and bigger while their egos remained as humble as ever. Goes to Greg Smith, retiring CEO of Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union. Bank Purchase of the Year. CVB Financial acquires Community Bank. We hope we see you on the green boys! Easy as a golf swing.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Sale of the Year – Scott Custer, Terry Earley and the gang at Yadkin Bank for their successful sale to FNB Pennsylvania and the creation of a new regional power in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern states. The 2016 Gonzo Marketing Medal – Goes to Elevations Credit Union for its “Egg Lending” campaign. Check it out on YouTube.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Sale of the Year – Scott Custer, Terry Earley and the gang at Yadkin Bank for their successful sale to FNB Pennsylvania and the creation of a new regional power in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern states. The 2016 Gonzo Marketing Medal – Goes to Elevations Credit Union for its “Egg Lending” campaign. Check it out on YouTube.

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Utah System Community Marketing 60

American Banker

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

A large charge-off and an additional loan-loss provision reduced quarterly profit by 12%, to $47.8 million.

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