South State Correspondent

JUNE 30, 2023

Many banks pride themselves on superior customer service, and approximately 90% of all community banks believe that they provide an above-average level of customer service (the math cannot work that way). There are several ways for bank managers to address this issue and better align relationship pricing with bank profitability.

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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Who the competition is, what the lending competition is offering, their delivery channels, and service levels can help community banks differentiate their services and enhance their competitive advantage. Analyzing the competition can also help a bank be realistic about which products it can sell and at what price.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 7, 2018

Community banking can be one of the most rewarding and most challenging areas of financial services in which to work — that’s the view, anyway, of Rebeca Romero Rainey, president and CEO of Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) , who recently joined the nation’s leading advocacy organization that exclusively represents community banks.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 19, 2024

The banking industry is unlike many other industries when analyzing how cross-sell drives profitability. For the banking industry upselling and cross-selling have a high and disproportional impact on profitability. With proper tools and strategies, community bankers can upsell and cross-sell their products to maximize profitability.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 30, 2022

Community banks pride themselves on superior customer service. Approximately 90% of all community banks believe that they provide an above-average level of customer service (of course, the math cannot work that way, as half of all banks should be providing a below-average level of customer service).

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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.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 4, 2024

However, because bank capital has an average expected life of 15 to 20 years, bank managers must gauge and react to secular changes that will impact their business model. Federal Debt – Impact Banking The path of the federal debt is already changing economic and public dynamics.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Think of banking and you might think of lending and deposits, where firms make money on the spread between what they pay savers and what they take in from borrowers. But banks cannot live on interest alone. Additional financial products and services must round out traditional banking activities.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 10, 2023

Nonetheless, with the recent collapse of sizeable regional banks, regulators, investors, analysts, accountants, and bankers are now scrutinizing the fair value of banks’ securities and loan portfolios. This development should strongly motivate community banks to consider the benefits of loan-level hedging.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

As we enter a new chapter and start a new financial statement cycle, know that ICBA will be there to support you with tools, resources and advocacy efforts. It’s a challenge to be sure, but it’s one that community banks have previously faced with strength. Photo by Chris Williams. Rebeca Romero Rainey. President and CEO, ICBA.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 18, 2022

In two recent articles, we reviewed the banking industry’s deposit behavior with regard to cost of funding earning assets (COF) ( HERE ), and we compared how community banks’ COF behaves relative to national banks in a rising interest rate cycle ( HERE ). A graph for SouthState Bank appears below.

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Jeff For Banks

MAY 9, 2024

Back in 2015, almost nine years ago, I wrote an article about banks building their own small business loan platforms. Getting much needed capital into the hands of small businesses that can lead their economies forward. I still find this to be a challenge at community banks. What a great succession planning tool!

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South State Correspondent

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The banking industry’s cost of funds (COF) is highly correlated to short-term interest rates. However, as of Q2/22, the average community bank’s COF has risen only a few basis points. The COF over the past five quarters is shown for three asset peer groups: banks under $1B (3.5k The Data on Cost of Funds.

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2019

Capital One Snaps up BlueTarp. Capital One Financial Corporation announced it has signed a deal to buy purchase-to-payment and credit management company BlueTarp. BlueTarp offers accounts receivable management, cash flow tools, risk mitigation solutions and trade credit financing offerings for SMBs.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The right talent and tools can equip bankers to take advantage of opportunities in the small business market. Community banks need to analyze the demographics and varied business segments to identify the growth potential of each market. community banks have automated their commercial loan origination systems.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

Photo by Chris Williams As we enter a new chapter and start a new financial statement cycle, know that ICBA will be there to support you with tools, resources and advocacy efforts. It’s a challenge to be sure, but it’s one that community banks have previously faced with strength.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 3, 2023

The lack of relationship between NIM and ROA results from the other factors that are more important to bank profitability, such as loan credit quality, loan size, and relationship value. However, NIM is one of the least important attributes specific to loan performance and the general profitability of the bank.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The folks that have formalized a digital strategy and have been executing on it were much more able to capitalize on these trends.”. Morgan Chase, Bank of America, etc. — and the digital challenger banks. Banks and the demographics they serve aren’t all identical or even all that similar. Overcoming The Pull Of Inertia.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 22, 2023

In a previous article ( here ), we discussed why commercial loan prepayment protection would be a critical return on asset (ROA) driver for community banks in 2023. We outlined the four main reasons why prepayment provisions increase profitability for banks. This cost to the bank is shown in the graph below.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. Takeaway 2 Reports that assess capital, growth, and liquidity provide banking professionals data to drive decisions. Regulators review them to assess safety and soundness.

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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.

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Abrigo

MARCH 17, 2022

Takeaway 3 Using stress testing scenarios helps banks and credit unions determine whether estimated loss rates will push projected capital levels below regulatory thresholds. Prudent stress testing as a risk management tool helps the enterprise see where the potential pitfalls are in their plans. Related Subhead.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 3, 2023

Bank executives that measure and manage the balance sheet based on the fair value of assets and liabilities invariable will change risk behavior, compensation structures, and capital allocation for the long-term benefit of shareholders. Banks can then measure the economic value obtained from each action taken separately.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 2, 2023

Bank executives that measure and manage the balance sheet based on the fair value of assets and liabilities invariable will change risk behavior, compensation structures, and capital allocation for the long-term benefit of shareholders. Banks can then measure the economic value obtained from each action taken separately.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 2, 2023

Bank executives that measure and manage the balance sheet based on the fair value of assets and liabilities invariable will change risk behavior, compensation structures, and capital allocation for the long-term benefit of shareholders. Banks can then measure the economic value obtained from each action taken separately.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

The CARES Act extended the CECL implementation deadline for many larger community banks until the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Community bankers tell us that while the extension is welcome, they’re already down the road to implementation. ICBA tells FASB CECL isn’t feasible for community banks. By Stephanie Vozza.

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PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2020

For some, that means targeting small businesses and wielding the commercial card as a tool to accelerate access to much-needed capital — a vital solution to support SMB operations during market volatility. Five Star Bank, Corserv Collab On Cards. Capital On Tap Links With Marqueta.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2022

In this article, we analyze the industry’s cost of funding earning assets (COF) and track how community banks’ COF behaves relative to larger banks. In future articles, we will explain our modeling for community banks’ COF based on inflation, Fed Funds rates, consumer consumption and the Fed’s balance sheet runoff.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 6, 2022

We keep the price low and the contract flexible, so there is no excuse for a bank NOT to have this valuable tool. Change 1: Cost of Capital and Capital Allocation. Back in 2020, banks’ capital cost was at a record low as it averaged a little under 6% for the industry. No one wants that.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2019

The middle-market AP automation solution, Invoice-to-Pay, is integrating the Mastercard tool in an effort to promote the use of virtual commercial cards in accounts payable, MineralTree said. Their tie-up, launched in 2016, saw Visa’s Payables solution integrated into MineralTree’s AP automation tool.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

During the pandemic, many community banks needed to change how they operated. But if they see it as a risk management tool, it’s a game changer. It can clarify roles and responsibilities, encourage timely communication and help community banks operate more efficiently. Photo by Alita/Stocksy.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

An event at EMS in June brought together (L–R) Clear Mountain Bank president/CEO Dave Thomas, ICBA president Rebeca Romero Rainey, FHLBank Pittsburgh president/CEO Winthrop Watson, and Tim Critchfield, EMS owner/president. Name: Clear Mountain Bank. In 2021, the bank was named West Virginia Community Lender of the Year.

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Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

NYMBUS secured Series D financing (led by Insight Partners), partnered with Hurdlr for small business banking; with Atty Bank, Saint Louis Bank ’s legal community bank; and with Roger, Citizens Bank of Edmond ’s military niche bank. Finastra partnered with Glia for digital customer service.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Corey Neil.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Cross River Bank. Though not venture capital, the private equity raised for New Jersey-chartered community bank Cross River Bank is noteworthy not only for its impressive price tag of $100 million, but for its reflection of investors’ support for financial institutions that collaborate with the tech startup scene.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Daniel Galindo, pictured, and Doug Schaeffer of Woodforest National Bank helped involve the community bank in providing funding for and access to affordable housing. When we saw banks joining us, we realized there are a lot of ways to solve this problem.”. Maximizing NOAH.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 19, 2023

This is one of the great mysteries of community banking. Almost every community bank touts its commitment to the relationship. Still, only some offer products that serve and are priced to build relationship value for the customer and the bank.

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