Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

Whether achieved by internal or external resources, community banks provide valuable support for small businesses. By providing “bonus” services to small businesses, such as startup loan programs and referral services, community banks prove themselves to be reliable financial partners, with mutually beneficial results.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Wisconsin Community Resources 91

Abrigo

JANUARY 15, 2015

With mortgage rates down in the US , many homebuyers are looking locally to their community banks to finance their new, potentially life-changing purchase. In the spirit of the go local movement, new data from Sageworks Bank Information peeked in on 10 cities to see which community banks were making an impact on local mortgage lending.

Cleveland 150

Cleveland Detroit Michigan Community Bank 150

Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community Montana Taxes 172

Abrigo

AUGUST 9, 2017

Avert Risk The OCC’s October 2012 Supervisory Guidance notes that financial institutions that perform stress testing “have the ability to minimize the impact of negative market developments more effectively” than those that do not have a stress testing process in place.

Columbus 150

Columbus Ohio FDIC Strategy 150

Jeff For Banks

APRIL 16, 2020

At April 14, 2020, I measured all banks and thrifts with total assets between $1 billion and $10 billion. Still community banks, and have decent trading volume for more efficient pricing. At the median, these banks had a market metric slash line (P/E, P/TB, Dividend Yield): 8.8x / 95% / 3.39%.

Community Bank 78

Community Bank Community Ohio Virginia 78

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I chose five years because banks that focus on year over year returns tend to cut strategic investments come budget time, which hurts their market position, earnings power, and future relevance than those that make those investments. Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. Welcome to the list!

Oregon 101

Oregon Ohio California Community Bank 101

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. Regulators and industry consultants agree that community banks are generally doing a great job handling their regulatory oversight and requirements.

Compliance 101

Compliance Regulation Community Bank Community 101