Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Community bankers tell us why. In early 2021, the $490 million-asset community bank launched its Finastra Consumerbot product, which offers online applications for consumer loans for items like boats and vehicles. Community bankers are increasingly recognizing that the future of digital lending is here. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

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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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Taking care of soldiers in Iraq before serving customers back home in Minnesota. Army Infantry Platoon leader who became a community banking manager. It’s no different in community banking. What overwhelmed me was the clear support from the community and the dedication they had to show how much they cared.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Koger Propst.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

We still have a high demand for cash,” says Tylynn Theis, vice president of Harvest Bank, a $130 million-asset community bank in Kimball, Minn. also sees a continuing, important role for cash and coins, even as the use of hard currency skews toward older customers at his $131 million-asset community bank. “We

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Far more than any other issue, regulatory compliance is the biggest challenge community bankers experienced in 2015, with 43 percent naming it as such in ICBA’s State of the Community Banking Industry survey. First Security, a $180 million-asset community bank in New Salem, N.D., By Denise Logeland. Fearful of mistakes.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Open Bank (OTCQB: OPBK) Open Bank commenced operations in 2005 as First Standard Bank in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles. They are built as a relationship bank serving the Korean community in LA and surrounding areas. So, as a branchless bank, BofI has leveraged its significantly lower operating expenses into profit.

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Perficient

MAY 21, 2021

Perficient Bright Paths is a program designed to advance STEM education and career opportunities for underrepresented constituencies and communities. Prior to Bright Paths, she earned a year’s worth of experience working in technology around software engineering projects as a Product Manager. Learn More About Perficient’s Bright Paths.

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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. Photo by Linkes Photography. By Ed Avis.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 12, 2016

billion of assets and operates eleven branches in the metropolitan Milwaukee market, a loan production office (LPO) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and 45 mortgage banking offices in 21 states. million, than it has in operating expense, at $95.0 Summit also operates an insurance subsidiary. Annual operating expenses were $36.6

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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. Shirley Nelson has built a nearly 50-year career doing two things she loves—community banking and giving back to her community.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 12, 2017

billion of assets and operates twenty five branches in the western suburbs of Chicago. Today, NPL/total loans is a manageable 0.94%, and the Bank ROA/ROE year-to-date is 1.22% and 11.61% respectively. Summit also operates an insurance subsidiary. Positive operating leverage! (OTCQX: BNCC) Here is this year's list: #1.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 25, 2016

to boost your community bank’s. With the average individual spending 100 minutes on social media each day, it’s entirely possible for community banks to share some of that screen time. According to McIlwain, there’s “no right answer” to which social media channels community banks absolutely must use. Digital tools and tactics.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

State Bank of Texas, led by president Sushil Patel (center), has a niche working with hospitality customers like Reena and Arun Patel, who own and operate a La Quinta hotel in Dallas. The bank also helped hotel operators obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. billion-asset, family-owned community bank. Photo: R.J.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Meanwhile, technology changes continued at a breakneck pace, with generative AI the biggest topic around management tables. Our Troublemaker clients reacted to all this mayhem by keeping their focus on customers, making good loans, sticking to their digital transformation strategies, developing employees and giving back to their communities.

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