article thumbnail

NJ-based Provident Bank upgrades digital channels amid pandemic 

Bank Innovation

For one community bank in New Jersey, its digital overhaul came at a crucial time, and Provident Bank has been pushing its digital capabilities to customers during the novel coronavirus pandemic since revamping its online banking earlier this month.

NJ 259
article thumbnail

5 ways to shake up your lending strategy

Independent Banker

A new approach to loan protocols is just one way for community banks to grow in new and different directions. Amid changing economic conditions and rising rates, it’s a good time for community banks to re-evaluate their loan strategy with an eye on adaptability. By Cheryl Winokur Munk.

Lending 103
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. Let’s see how this new scale allows for big investments in future innovation. Goes to New England Federal Credit Union and Vermont State Credit Union.

Community 216
article thumbnail

The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Bank Acquisition of the Year. picks up Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc. A slam dunk in market acquisition of a bank with the same core system and eight of nine Bancorp branches within walking distance of ConnectOne branches. The bank’s strategy is laser-focused. ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. It was the original data junkie.

Idaho 148