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. For example, adding and connecting an operating DDA account to the MMDA account extends the average life significantly. Add other components, and retention shoots up even further.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. I don’t know how to describe that feeling, honestly. We don’t operate from a position of fear.”.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 16, 2022

To make it into the podium, bankers must not only understand how to work with structural components but how to position them for the most efficient application of the creation of value. In this article, we focus on prepayment provisions and look at how a past gold medal winner does it. This is by far the most common provision.

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JANUARY 25, 2021

At the same time, Travis Boyce , head of global retail operations at fashion sneaker maker Allbirds seemed to straddle the benefits of both selling formats. Having grown up as digital natives,” Kammerzell said, “they understand — maybe better than any preceding generation — how to access information.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Indeed, the financial institutions surveyed most frequently identified the following as their top challenges in small business lending: Efficiency Process, operations, and staffing Competition Over half of the survey respondents cited efficiency as a challenge when it comes to small business lending. Knowing Your Customer. keep me informed.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2015

In recent months, the momentum around reducing the regulatory burden on the nation’s community banks has continued to gain steam. However, the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, leaving resource-constrained community banks to cope with new demands. The second idea is community bank exemption from the Volcker Rule.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In this article, we would like to share best practices of how lenders advise borrowers on planning for the future path of interest rates and how borrowers should structure their balance sheets to better manage future cash flows. As community bankers, we are foremost trusted advisors to our customers. Conclusion.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

Square Capital LLC processed more than $820 million in Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans in six weeks, the firm reported. Last year, Square Capital did $2.3 Of that number, 60 percent of the borrowers had never before received a loan through Square Capital.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Community Banks as Venture Capitalists In fact, not all providers of venture capital are venture capitalists. According to Cornerstone Advisors’ What’s Going On in Banking 2023 study, there are about 500 community banks and credit unions making direct investments into fintech startups. And not just the large megabanks.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. How long is your to-do list? Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists?

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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). Banks can then calculate SVA by subtracting their cost of capital from net operating profit after tax for each client.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Job seekers are in the driver’s seat across most industries, including community banking,” says Lindsay LaNore, group executive vice president and chief learning and experience officer for ICBA. However, community banks have a big opportunity to stand out from the crowd of potential employers.”. LaNore believes the rules have changed.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Results from the third quarter were just released, and while overall results were positive, community banks in particular excelled. Growth was even stronger at community banks, where over 70 percent reported increased loan growth from the previous quarter. Community banks’ net income grew almost 11 percent to $4.9

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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). Relationship Pricing Conclusion.

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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Hedge Requirements Within a Bank Loan Term Sheet The loan term sheet language dealing with hedge requirements raises the old question of how to allocate interest rate risk (which can translate to credit risk – as we have seen over the last 12 months) between the borrower and the lender.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 9, 2014

This article is the second in a two-part series on top concerns and growth strategies of community banks. Everyone in the banking industry seems to be asking the same question these days: How can we facilitate growth? Part I focused on bankers’ greatest concerns, while this section will focus on growth strategies. Blog Bank'

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023. Takeaway 3 Articles specific to small community banks were among the most-read blogs, with best practices for construction lending at the top of the list.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 28, 2022

Learn more about loan pricing -- including how to assess the relative profitability of loans and how to use the output of loan pricing models -- during the webinar, " Loan Pricing: A Key Driver of Success." One overall benefit of effective loan pricing is that it is one of the many ways a financial institution can optimize capital.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

There's no doubt that the small business community is facing a period of immense tribulation. In addition to navigating forced shutdowns and supply chain disruptions, business owners are now tasked with making some difficult decisions about how to keep their business alive, or whether to throw in the towel.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Southern Bancorp partners with other community banks to increase loan accessibility and financial literacy to low-income customers. As CEO of Southern Bancorp, Darrin Williams wants to promote relationships between community banks and CDFIs to create more prosperous communities. Better serving its communities.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

Because many banks are now producing below their cost of capital, growth further exacerbates their issues and drives them out of business (likely through a sale) faster. In addition, they may consider focusing on these five critical areas: Improve Operating Leverage. Improving efficiency is like “losing weight” and “working out more.”

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South State Correspondent

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In two days, you can hear from Chase, US Bank, Capital One, BMO, M&T, PNC, Citizens, Truist, Huntington, and more, a feat that can only be done at a conference of this caliber. However, banks differed in how to get there. Many banks were looking to install more automation to lower operating costs.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S. Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers 8. It also examines how community banks are different than other types of financial institutions, along with strategies for optimal operations.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 6, 2023

In an article last week ( HERE ), we discussed why real estate loans underwritten at common debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) and loan-to-value (LTV) levels may quickly become substandard credits if capitalization (cap) rates normalize, as expected because interest rates are rising. debt yield ratio ($135k divided by $1.5mm).

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

But the latest initiatives reveal a growing interest in transforming internal processes, particularly among smaller banks looking to upgrade their core infrastructure and elevate small business lending operations. Hawthorn River Eyes Open Banking for Community FIs. Bectran Augments Cash Application With API. Yet maturation is low.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Indeed, this week did see some cybersecurity funding action, with several big-name backers participating in the $85 million investment for Team8 , a venture studio that explores how corporate collaboration can develop better cybersecurity tools and businesses. Reports did not reveal exactly how much of the $1.1 GreenSlate.

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the throes of managing balance sheets and loan portfolios and at the same time executing daily “run the bank” operations, bankers are faced with the need to continuously develop new customer experiences and scale enterprise capabilities. And, quite frankly, they’re struggling.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Barr with the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a report in October of 2020 stating, “The addiction crisis has taken an enormous toll on America’s families and communities, eroding public health, threatening public safety and claiming tens of thousands of lives year after year.” . What can community financial institutions do?

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Abrigo

JUNE 7, 2021

Takeaway 1 The pandemic has shown that financial institutions deal with a variety of risks that can impact cash flow and capital. . Indeed, having sufficient capital to handle the unexpected economic impacts allowed financial institutions to play a key role in the U.S. It’s about how to make decisions inside the bank to manage risk.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While some of the recent trending fraud schemes are not new, they have been transformed to prey on communities already dealing with unprecedented times. This , of course , doesn’t include fraud losses that were not filed due to the victim's embarrassment or lack of knowledge on how to report. Find out how BAM+ stops fraud scams.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Here’s how community banks can enhance their payments offerings. We’ve got capital market resets that are potentially happening, technology advancements and continued heightened digital expectations. As 2023 kicks off, community banks can respond to today’s payments landscape by addressing five key trends. Quick Stat.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2020

.” SMB loan underwriting is complex, and with greater opportunity to wield alternative data to mitigate risk, lenders can also face the challenge of understanding how to collect information, how much weight to give it, and how to analyze that data in the context of broader economic trends. Expanding The Data Scope.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

They're balancing that with how to keep their business afloat, versus what they need for long-term growth in their business.". When they seek a loan, SMBs must come to their own conclusions about how much they want to focus on the here and now, and how much they want to plan for the future.

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PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2020

As governments around the world work with financial institutions to connect these companies to capital, many firms are quickly recognizing just how drastically their financial worlds have been turned upside down. According to CRIF Realtime Chief Product Officer Glen Keller, this company — an operator of restaurants and cafes with £1.4

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Gonzobanker

MARCH 22, 2023

Here are seven key areas where bank executives need action plans to address burning challenges: Communication – Bankers have been working to calm their customers and community, but the quantity and quality haven’t yet met the standard in an always-on social media world where the public is sniffing for transparency and authenticity.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2022

Financial institution leaders and decision-makers constantly face choices for how to effectively manage their institutions in the wake of changing economic landscapes, investment markets, interest rates, customer demand, mergers, acquisitions, and more recently, pandemics. The ALM Basics. 4 Common questions about ALM.

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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. Philadelphia.

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