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The Thinker

Independent Banker

Thoughtful lending and an open mind keep profits strong for incoming ICBA chairman Jack Hartings. in Coldwater, Ohio, and ICBA’s incoming chairman, held fast to his community bank’s conservative lending practices. To combat the decline in the bank’s loan-to-deposit ratio, Hartings actively sought out new opportunities in lending.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Here, we highlight some of last year’s most successful loan producers in the areas of agriculture, commercial and consumer/mortgage lending. The score combines the average of the bank’s percentile rank for lending concentration and for loan growth over the past year in each lending category. By Ed Avis. Methodology. AGRICULTURE.

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Let WMA’s Trade Show Directory Be Your Guide

William Mills

focuses on the banking experience of the future, from innovation to leadership development. 23-25 in Baltimore, covers new ideas for bank marketers and how banks can get the most brand awareness. It focuses on the most innovative technology trends to engage and grow one’s customer base. AFT Fall Summit , Sept. 14-17 in D.C.