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FDIC: Community banks outperform industry in third quarter

Abrigo

To provide a report card on industry status and performance, the FDIC publishes a Quarterly Banking Profile. Results from the third quarter were just released, and while overall results were positive, community banks in particular excelled. Community banks’ net income grew almost 11 percent to $4.9

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Community banks’ net income, loan balances increase in 2014

Abrigo

The latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile was just released and the industry continues to be led by the nation’s community banks. The positive trends from the third quarter of 2014 continued for the industry sub-set. percent of community banks were unprofitable during the quarter. There was a 3.4

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Community banks’ net income, loan balances increase in 2014

Abrigo

The latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile was just released and the industry continues to be led by the nation’s community banks. The positive trends from the third quarter of 2014 continued for the industry sub-set. percent of community banks were unprofitable during the quarter. There was a 3.4

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Community banks most likely to approve small business loans

Abrigo

According to a recent survey from four Federal Reserve Banks, small regional and community banks have the highest approval rate for small business loans. The 2014 Small Business Credit Survey was a joint operation conducted by the Federal Reserve Banks of New York, Atlanta, Cleveland and Philadelphia.

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Cutting the red tape for community banks

Abrigo

By eliminating or revising some of the items that banks must include in their call reports the FFIEC hopes to streamline the reporting and decrease the amount of time spent on them. Laura Stewart, CEO of Sound Community Bank in Washington said of preparing the call report: "It almost feels like a full-time job."

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FDIC Report Highlights Continued Strength of Farm Banks Despite Periods of Challenge

ABA Community Banking

Farm banks have held up well despite challenges to the agriculture industry since 2014, and problem loan levels have remained modest, according to a new report from the FDIC. The post FDIC Report Highlights Continued Strength of Farm Banks Despite Periods of Challenge appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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How to improve your relationship banking

Abrigo

According to the latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile, community banks continue to thrive and lead the industry. As more banks turn profitable – 90.3 Unfortunately, competing on price alone is not likely to get you far in today’s environment.

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