Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Loan providers share an infectious enthusiasm and growing optimism for one vertical’s prospects in 2022: commercial lending. Here’s how community bankers can take advantage of various sectors—including SBA lending—over the next 12 months. First Business Bank in Madison, Wis., parent company of the $2.7 Quick Stat.

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Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2022

Community banks have a choice about addressing the problem: Remain vulnerable or be vigilant. Fraud and cybercrimes continue to increase, causing challenges for community banks. But there’s plenty community banks can do to meet this challenge. companies, either in the U.S. By William Atkinson.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Small business credit analysis company PayNet is linking up with a community bank to streamline SMB lending for the institution. In another statement, BNB Bank EVP and Chief Lending Officer Kevin L. .” “Now, small businesses are stepping in to get a piece of the pie.”

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 14, 2022

In 2012 the Obama administration launched "Operation Choke Point" ("OCP") which was designed to ensure banks considered the risk of banking payday lenders that were engaged in abusive practices. This could put significant pressure on the local fuel oil companies so many residents rely upon. So you back out. Climate risk.

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PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2019

Large financial institutions (FIs) are increasingly turning to FinTech firms and alternative lenders to augment their small business (SMB) offerings, but community banks are beginning to get on board with the partnership strategy , too. They’re very disciplined on credit and interest rate risk,” he said.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

For community banks and credit unions, their physical proximity to the small businesses they’re servicing is often pointed out as a major advantage these smaller players hold over the big banks, enabling these FIs to develop deeper relationships with their small to medium-size business (SMB) clients, anticipate their needs and establish trust.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2019

JPMorgan Chase is planning the consolidation its corporate payment operations by combining small business (SMB) and large enterprise solutions, the Financial Times ( FT ) reported on Thursday (Jan. and internationally,” said Co-President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel Pinto in the memo.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Community Banks as Venture Capitalists In fact, not all providers of venture capital are venture capitalists. Increasingly, banks are filling the void created by VCs. Among community banks investing in fintech startups, the average investment was nearly $3 million per bank in 2022. billion in 2021.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Now, consumers expect that from every company in which they do business. Many of today’s banks have recognized this shift and are looking for new ways to attract, engage, and retain their customers, all while providing a great experience. 18% of these consumers opened an account with an online-only direct bank.

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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. Integrating directly into core technology means even deeper automation, the companies noted.

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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? banks are moving back into commercial real estate (CRE) lending as the economy continues to improve.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2019

One area of impact is small business finance and lending, with small businesses and lenders seeing a slowdown in demand. Small business lending platform Funding Circle commented on this effect in its latest earnings data, noting that there has been “some deterioration” in its higher-risk small business loan bands in the U.K.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2017

Are community banks missing the chance to climb aboard the faster payments train? In late July, the Federal Reserve Faster Payments Task Force released its much-anticipated report on how to strengthen and operate the U.S. faster payments system. faster payment system. When ‘Wait And See’ Won’t Cut It Anymore.

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Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

But as Southwest’s scheduling system crisis over the holidays showed banking and all other industries, technology shortcomings create enormous costs in the short-term and in the future. The company has estimated that the impact of its system meltdown during bad weather will cost it as much as $825 million. Executives took a pay cut.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

smaller community banks and credit unions (CUs) stepped up to the plate and, according to the Small Business Association (SBA), ended up facilitating more than half of PPP loan volume to SMBs. That's good news for community banks and credit unions, which could see a wave of new SMB customers and members in the coming months.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Community banks can maximize profit and increase loan balances using innovative grid-based pricing for their commercial clients. Therefore, attracting long-term, stable, and lower COF deposits is paramount for community banks. However, grid-based pricing can also be used to increase deposit balances.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2021

The next round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has kicked off with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), and other community financial institutions submitting applications for local businesses. See how Community Bank of the Bay partnered with Abrigo to help borrowers.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2020

This week’s look at the latest in bank-FinTech collaborations and open banking initiatives finds a focus on small business lending: In the U.K., Deloitte, Unqork, Plaid Debut Lending-as-a-Service Tool. ” Plaid Unlocks Payroll Data to Support PPP Lending. .”

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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Banks consistently produce under their cost of capital. For example, at present, return on equity performance is about 12% for the average community bank. However, for the average bank, their cost of capital is between 9% and 14% depending on the bank’s equity liquidity with an average of 12.5%. Why is that?

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Observing the gap in pandemic relief in south Florida due to a lack of local community banks, a trio of banking veterans teamed up to form a digital-first community bank—and were granted a charter in record time to support local businesses. Name: Locality Bank. Keith Costello, Locality Bank. “We

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 12, 2022

As usual, it was full of insight that every community banker should consider. Our focus is on information that pertains to the community banking industry. in assets and almost $500B market cap), Dimon emphasizes in multiple ways that the bank’s focus is on the communities in which it operates.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 4, 2024

And, according to some EDP students that are lenders, are turning to the shadow banking market that do not have deposit demands. Such as direct lending funds, and insurance companies. Shadow Banking refers to banking-like operations that take place outside of the mainstream banking industry.

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South State Correspondent

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The value driver in cash management is that it is usually some sort of operating account at the bank. As such, operating accounts have low-interest rate sensitivity. We have also included the IBIS World 2024 risk ratings to provide some context for the credit and operating risk of the counterparty.

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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. Photo by Dero Sanford.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In today’s top news, economists expect the economy to recover back to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021, and China’s banking watchdog warns of further Big Tech regulations. Plus, online lending startup SoFi is looking to go public through a SPAC. The company, which was valued at $4.8

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

Forming new business lines—if carefully planned and considered—can be a potentially significant way for a community bank to boost revenues and profits. But just as their upsides are significant, the downsides of new propositions for community banks can create more problems than opportunities. McAllister Agency Inc.,

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Advanced technology is raising the stakes of how CUs should operate, with members now demanding the instant payments and slick mobile interfaces that large banks and FinTechs have made standard,” the Tracker stated. One of the largest opportunities is in small business lending.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Here’s how community banks can enhance their payments offerings. of banks’ revenues come from payments. Payments account for up to 30% of bank revenue, and that income stream is under attack. As 2023 kicks off, community banks can respond to today’s payments landscape by addressing five key trends.

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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. Consider, for example, its commercial lending approach. By Mindy Charski.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Academy Bank COO Tom Kientz notes that the community bank was eager to expand its deposit and loan services. Looking for an avenue to increase its deposit base, Academy Bank tapped into a market it hadn’t explored before: homeowners associations. billion-asset holding company also headquartered in Kansas City.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Early adopters are earning prestige while investors and a hoard of community banks explore the opportunity to tap into this new source of revenue. However, if BaaS is ever going to enhance shareholder value, bankers need to ensure they have the strategic focus, operational savvy, and execution commitment to do it right.

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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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PYMNTS

JUNE 30, 2020

challenger bank Allica Bank has launched using Profile Software ‘s banking programs in order to ensure small- to medium-sized business (SMB) customers a way to manage their banking and risk operations, according to a press release. Allica Bank will use Profile’s FMS.next as its core banking platform.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The panel, which traces its genesis back two years, is comprised of two groups, focused separately on lending and payments, and is in turn part of CSBS Vision 2020. “As Our FinTech industry advisory panel did include a few community banks. We had some robust discussions with them about community banking and innovation.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Key Takeaways Gain an understanding of the current state of banking and future expectations. Learn how to support company culture and hiring long-term talent. More than 500 banking professionals across the country gathered for a two-day 2020 ThinkBIG: Manage Risk. Supporting company culture, attracting talent moving forward.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Banks and businesses alike are heading toward the 11th hour of changes in accounting standards, which will have a major impact on how companies report financial metrics and performance. Experts say the move will not go unnoticed when the accounting standards begin to take effect for public companies in 2021.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 12, 2018

When I first read Standards Needed for Safe, Small Installment Loans from Banks, Credit Unions by the Pew Charitable Trusts that encouraged financial institutions to get back into small ticket consumer lending, I thought “what are they nuts!” Ever since we formed our company in 2001, this has been the case. Even the big banks.

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