PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Community banks approved 49 percent of SMB loan applications in November, according to the latest data from the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index. Here, again, lies another opportunity for community banks to fill the void.

Community Bank 131

Community Bank Community Fintech Lending 131

Abrigo

AUGUST 3, 2017

The FDIC paper The Entry, Performance, and Risk Profile of De Novo Banks published in April 2016 reports that the number of de novo bank failures and acquisitions annually has drastically declined since 2010, primarily due to the fact that new bank formations have become nearly inexistent.

Oklahoma City 150

Oklahoma City FDIC Handbook Oklahoma 150

Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Observing the gap in pandemic relief in south Florida due to a lack of local community banks, a trio of banking veterans teamed up to form a digital-first community bank—and were granted a charter in record time to support local businesses. Name: Locality Bank. Keith Costello, Locality Bank. “We

Florida 91

Florida Community Bank Community FDIC 91

Jeff For Banks

JANUARY 12, 2019

This might be explained by the capital formation process, where a low performing bank gets equity injections and those folks go on the board. Frequently asked. Seldom answered. I will say there seems to be more PE, Investment Banker, Investment Management types on the Bottom 5 boards than on the Top 5. Perhaps not.

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Community FDIC Dallas 60

Jeff For Banks

JANUARY 12, 2019

This might be explained by the capital formation process, where a low performing bank gets equity injections and those folks go on the board. Frequently asked. Seldom answered. I will say there seems to be more PE, Investment Banker, Investment Management types on the Bottom 5 boards than on the Top 5. Perhaps not.

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Community FDIC Dallas 60

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

As concerns are raised about how industry consolidation might impact competition, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is warning that it could hinder small businesses’ access to capital and financial services. He pointed to the Community Reinvestment Act, which encourages banks to loan to small businesses.

Marketing 108

Marketing Community Community Bank Industry 108

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Short-term focus is a common trait of banks that focus on shareholder primacy over stakeholder primacy. Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. As a point of reference, the S&P US BMI Bank Total Return Index for the five years ended December 9, 2022 was -1.21%. MetroCity Bankshares, Inc.

Puerto Rico 78

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Community Community Bank 78