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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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. For many, commercial real estate lending may be the ticket. This reflects a larger industry trend.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Making small business loans efficient and worthwhile Digitalizing the lending process can help financial institutions win small business loans and meet customers' needs. You might also like this webinar on small business lending best practices. Top problems in small business lending. Roadblocks to Success.

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PopularBank

OCTOBER 2, 2020

When we first opened our doors, we did so with a great sense of purpose and a vision to make a difference within our communities. I am proud to share that Popular’s commitment to meeting the diverse and growing needs of our customers and communities across all our regions is stronger than ever before.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 13, 2023

The abrupt collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is a stunning example of bank leadership not understanding interest rate risk, running into trouble with an inverted yield curve, and ignoring the impact of a severe monetary correction on long-duration assets. Notably, most community banks’ duration risk is in the loan portfolio.

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Bobsguide

APRIL 13, 2022

London, UK – April 12, 2022 – Finastra today announced a Banking as a Service (BaaS) collaboration with Microsoft to bring new lending options to thousands of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) – a sector severely underserved when it comes to accessing finance. Users will be able to unlock lending options within Dynamics 365.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. Communities First Financial Corporation (Now FFB Bancorp) (OTCQX: FFBB) #2. Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Treasury to be used to help underserved communities bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2018

Blockchain Capital. Blockchain heavyweight Ripple made headlines this week when it announced a $25 million investment in Blockchain Capital, a venture capital firm focused on backing blockchain startups. The funding comes in the form of Ripple’s own cryptocurrency and will be used to fund startups selected by Blockchain Capital.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Under the leadership of CEO Randell Leach, Beneficial State Bank is pursuing an ambitious mission of financial activism and strong corporate values. The idea that community banking can be a force for positive change is at the heart of Beneficial State Bank, which engages its customers through financial activism. Photo: Ashley Courter.

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Gonzobanker

JUNE 18, 2018

We all figured it would happen sooner or later, and now it has – by Thoma Bravo , which, as part of the deal, merged MeridianLink with CRIF Lending Solutions’ ACTion, Synergy and Achieve divisions. CRIF Lending has been a solid competitor in the consumer LOS space. With its investment in Hyland (i.e., The Bottom Line.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking. We are not Wall Street banks—we are community banks.

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Bussman Advisory

JULY 1, 2023

Join our community of 50,000+ subscribers and stay informed on the latest trends and news in the FinTech & AI world with the weekly newsletter provided by Bussmann Advisory. Educational Content & Thought Leadership: Expand your knowledge and foster growth. Don’t miss out – join our vibrant community today!

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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. We worked with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to jumpstart its down payment assistance program,” recalls Schaeffer. “We

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

As concerns are raised about how industry consolidation might impact competition, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is warning that it could hinder small businesses’ access to capital and financial services. He pointed to the Community Reinvestment Act, which encourages banks to loan to small businesses.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

With nearly three decades of experience directing commercial lending, corporate finance, and insurance for leading brands, Perficient’s Insurance Principal, Brian Bell, stands at the forefront of our financial services practice.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 13, 2018

McWilliams stated that the FDIC’s top priorities included: (1) reducing regulatory burden on community banks; (2) increasing the speed with which the FDIC reviews charter and deposit insurance applications; and (3) assisting banks to introduce new financial products that serve underserved communities. Finally, Ms.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2019

I was blown away by the incredible community banks that are featured, and I have a feeling you’ll feel the same way! Even after such a phenomenal ICBA LIVE and the ICBA Capital Summit, which may be happening as you read this, I can still draw such inspiration from our nation’s community bankers. Where I’ll be this month.

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Filene

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

One thought that came to the surface was that I wanted to thank all credit unions for their leadership through serving their communities. The 10 characteristics of effective, caring leaders, through the lens of servant leadership have been described as: Listening. Building community. Persuasion. Conceptualization.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. Clearly, community banks in the region have plenty of opportunities to do what they do best: forge deep and lasting relationships with their customers and communities. These include family-owned businesses, community businesses and operating companies.

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Bobsguide

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The encouraging research findings coincide with the launch of season two on Finastra Universe TV – a new series of on-demand digital thought leadership videos exploring this world of open finance. Open communities: Creating more equitable access to banking.

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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. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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Gonzobanker

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We see bank leadership earnestly working through the spirit of ESG in dozens and dozens of boardrooms across the country, and we are bullish that corporate and workplace leadership will be a catalyst for positive change. No one wants anything to be misinterpreted as a lack of sincerity. Earning the Trust of the Stakeholders.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

million gets the vaunted consumer lender a much-prized bank charter, low-cost deposits to juice current earnings, and a business lending capability to drive future growth. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. Lifetime Leadership Achievement Awards. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim!

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Independent Banker

APRIL 28, 2016

Leadership Team—Citizens Bank of Las Cruces’ executive management team, from left: Jed Fanning, Tim Hargrove, Ruth Christopher and George Ruth. As a community bank, Citizens Bank of Las Cruces has roots in our community, in our history and in our culture. Citizens Bank of Las Cruces. Las Cruces, N.M. ROAA in 2015: 2.07

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Instead, we give those dollars to the community.”. Asset size: $1.36

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 28, 2016

Badley: We have a cool blend of communities. Some are heavily farming communities. Collectively, we’re positioned where we can have customers and employees from a couple bigger areas (such as the communities of Lapeer and Port Huron). The community banks absolutely do not need the policing that large banks require.

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PYMNTS

MAY 9, 2016

Bank of America, Capital One, Wells Fargo, Chase and more published their findings — sometimes to contradicting conclusions. Chase reached some optimistic conclusions regarding how small business owners feel about the year ahead, while Capital One highlighted a 9 percent decline in SME optimism. Small businesses’ top concern?

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Financial institutions went from having no PPP lending program at all to funding their first loan in 90 days – and this with literally last-minute regulatory guidance. Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 26, 2016

Of course, community banks are the primary economic engines behind small businesses on Main Street America, funding more than 60 percent of all small-business lending. When you’re looking at key issues in the community, bring entrepreneurs to the table and ask them to solve it—because that’s who solves things,” Williamson insists.

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CFPB Monitor

MARCH 30, 2015

On March 26, the CFPB held a public hearing on payday and auto title lending, the same day that it released proposed regulations for short-term small-dollar loans. Zixta Martinez, Assistant Director of Community Affairs, CFPB. Michael Calhoun, President, Center for Responsible Lending. Steven Antonakes, Deputy Director, CFPB.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

This growth has created major opportunities in the payments space, and companies like Stripe — the payments unicorn valued at a masive $35B — are hungry to capitalize on them. Stripe’s early success in acquiring customers was largely due to its mass appeal to the developer community. Leadership and board members.

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Banking 2020

MARCH 10, 2015

The rapid emergence of crowdfunding, alternative lending, and peer-to-peer transactions strongly indicates that small businesses are shifting away from the traditional banking environment. Here are a few ways Kyle described how this concept might work: Marketing to the local community and actively becoming a part of it.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Rainbolt has quietly built a community bank in the past 20 years that is closing in on $2 billion of market cap. For 35 years, Wilmers led M&T with creativity, integrity and the “old-school” wisdom of a community banker who created a $26 billion market cap company. THE BANKING AWARDS. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 21, 2012

Since I estimate my Twitter community only reads about 10% of their tweet stream, and so many of my blog readers do not follow Twitter, below are selected quotes that I tweeted so far this year. JeffMarsico Credit Union CEO: "The differences between CUs & community banks are inflated by trade groups. We should focus on big banks."

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Ag lending in the South: Relationships matter.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 22, 2015

Lend Academy podcast features Kathryn Petralia, Kabbage co-founder. The Mifos Initiative joins The Open Source Initiative, a global non-profit that promotes and protects open source software, development and communities. Personal Capital featured in a Bloomberg Business column on options for new investors.

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Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Temenos leadership – first Akcelerant founder Jay Mossman and then Akcelerant/FIS/Sanchez veteran Emily Steele – wins points with the Cornerstone team for straight talk and course-correcting to avoid the common international player sin of over-commitment and under-delivery. This third U.S. launch effort appears to be on a solid pace.

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