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Small banks: Big challenges and big opportunities

Abrigo

Meanwhile, leaders at small banks recognize that their institutions play a vital role in helping community businesses and individuals not only weather uncertainty but also thrive. How can community financial institution leaders manage their challenges and seize their opportunities at the same time?

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Spotlight on lending: Commercial loan growth geographically

Abrigo

banks is up $157 billion from the same period in 2013. A recent data report culled from Sageworks Bank Information , a web-based data platform that includes financial and regulatory information on every U.S. bank and credit union, named the “ Top 15 community banks by commercial loan growth.”

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Which loan types are fueling bank growth?

Abrigo

Community banks (under $10 billion in assets) and regional banks (between $10 and $50 billion) represent 21 percent and nine percent, respectively. Regional banks had the most diversified portfolios, but community banks generally had higher concentrations in CRE and agriculture loans.

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ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners

Independent Banker

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Kennebec Savings Bank.

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Expanding credit portfolios: 3 Growing pains

Abrigo

Community banks are expanding their loan portfolios to include more small business loans, according to the most recent Community Bank Performance report by the FDIC. percent over the 3rd quarter of 2013. Loans across categories increased, with commercial and industrial loans growing at the fastest rate, roughly 5.3

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Washington Watch

Independent Banker

The ICBA and community bank campaign to improve those rules has included a comprehensive study on their impact that was released before the CFPB announcement of its proposed changes, which are expected to be formally adopted. Of course, this community bank victory is not the result of just one survey.

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Washington Watch

Independent Banker

The ICBA and community bank campaign to improve those rules has included a comprehensive study on their impact that was released before the CFPB announcement of its proposed changes, which are expected to be formally adopted. Of course, this community bank victory is not the result of just one survey.