Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2022

Providence Bank chose to open a new brick-and-mortar site during the pandemic, when many other businesses were ceasing operations or shutting down altogether. But with the new location on hold, growing the market in Raleigh would have to wait. Back to branch strategy. community bank during the pandemic. By Ed Avis.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 1, 2024

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

In 2022, things changed with whiplash speed, as the Fed hiked interest rates to quell inflation, the mortgage refinance market dried up and the effects of macro changes, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to a talent shortage, began to be felt keenly. Consider your branch strategy. Rightsize mortgage departments. Connors, Jr.,

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Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Because branch staff are too busy with operational duties to go out into the community and pro-actively hunt for business. I’ve been to a lot of branches as I travel the land looking for opportunities for banks to improve profits. I rarely see a “busy” branch. The bank security officer set me straight.

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