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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Shifts in lending

Independent Banker

As we kick off this year’s lending issue, I want to pause for a moment to reflect on just how much lending has changed. But community banks have adapted to address that shift. So, while this next round of uncertainty will bring with it new challenges, the strength of the community bank business model remains intact.

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Credit union membership, lending up in Q2

Abrigo

Last week the NCUA reported that the total number of credit union members had surpassed the 101 million mark, and overall lending was up as of the close of Q2. Total lending at federally-insured credit unions reached $745.2 Auto lending has been an area of growth for credit unions over the last several quarters. billion, up 3.9

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The benefits of small business relationships

Independent Banker

One Community Bank’s 30-year relationship with All-Color Powder Coating is carried on by banker Steven Erickson (left) and Dan Anderson. Whether achieved by internal or external resources, community banks provide valuable support for small businesses. To achieve this, community banks use a number of strategies.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

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!

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. Philadelphia.

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Lender Life

Independent Banker

Robust online mortgage websites embrace today’s lending challenges as well as consumer needs. When Community Bank of Bergen County unveiled its online mortgage hub this summer, the bank put “ease of use” at the top of its goals for the site, says President and CEO Peter Michelotti. “I By Elizabeth Judd. Making the case.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Kent Oram, CEO, Idaho Central Credit Union – As evolution, revolution and occasional shareholder dilution occur across the industry, a leader in Idaho has quietly worked over the past 12 years on accumulating legendary performance. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community.

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