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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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. Kennebec Savings Bank.

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FICO

APRIL 3, 2020

Things are changing by the minute and there’s not yet enough reliable data to make any official conclusions or solid plans for the future. When it comes to the financial fallout, small businesses, including smaller community banks, will take the biggest hit. Community banks are just that—in the community.

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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. The Bank That Gets Fintech. Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The programs and NAGGL event attract mostly community banks and credit unions across the US because the SBA is known for connecting businesses with their local providers. Small business lending was strong in 2018 and pro small business growth policies have been conducive to that growth.

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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. The Tiny Bank that Did It Award UBank of Texas. Legacy banks need not apply.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Endless CRM and data management projects that shook our foundations and gutted our PMOs. THE BANKING AWARDS. Rainbolt has quietly built a community bank in the past 20 years that is closing in on $2 billion of market cap. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks. This year brought us: Mergers out the yin-yang.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

What banks need to know as the CFPB gets closer to its final rule Banks, credit unions, and other creditors may be required to collect more data for each application under a new rule. Takeaway 1 The CFPB's proposed rule would require any lender with 25 or more covered transactions to collect more data for each application.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

The Peoples Bank helped the Jones family of Legacy Dairy in Hiseville, Ky., From left, Ally Jones; bank chairman, president and CEO Terry L. Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. Ag lending in the South: Relationships matter. By Ed Avis.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2016

At the same time, early adopters of new technologies, like mega banks, are edging out community banks and credit unions in the fight for customers and creating a rapidly consolidating industry. For community banks and credit unions that want to continue to thrive, the way forward is growth.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

. ————————————————————————— The ‘En Vogue’ Trend of the Year – Credit unions buying community banks. Legacy banks need not apply. The bank’s strategy is laser-focused.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. Seacoast Bank is at it again… and this time it is blowing past $10B in a big way. In just five months, Seacoast announced three bank acquisitions ( Drummond, Apollo , and Professional ) totaling a little over $4.7B

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 15, 2024

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. Lesson 2: Leadership Matters Jamie Dimon cites military decision making referring to the term OODA loop (observe, orient, decide, act) that we have written about HERE.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

It’s been almost 20 years since the IPO but this team keeps delivering growth and outstanding financial performance while keeping the values of the hometown bank that started it all. Community bank marketing resources. Bravo OZRK! C’mon Man!’ Merger of the Year. American West/Banner. We’ll give them points on this one.

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Ringlemann said IndieGogo will be a banker’s friend because IndieGogo will take the risks banks will not and incubate the companies to get to loan-ready. GonzoBankers need to understand crowdfunding and learn how to mine more data to underwrite more and earlier. So, isn’t retail delivery about consumer lending? Online delivery?

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. Sounds like a cool strategy to build a smarter bank.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Despite some controversy about the deal bidding structure, the point is that MB got close to $5 billion for the franchise and locked in an exchange rate before the bank equity market softened. Bank Purchase of the Year. CVB Financial acquires Community Bank. Easy as a golf swing. Pedal to the Metal Award. is A’ight Award.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Big announcements like JP Morgan Chase’s to hike the pay of 22,000 workers and build 400 new branches certainly had bankers inspired to show some level of investment and even civic leadership from the tax break. Sarver grew Alliance from a small $700 million community bank acquisition to a $20 billion powerhouse in less than 15 years.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Since Richman and about 100 other bankers from LaSalle Bank in Chicago joined PrivateBancorp nearly a decade ago, the bank has grown to an $18 billion solid niche player with $10 billion in assets under management. Hats off to a decade of strong leadership and hard work. Richman and his shareholders now must decide if their $3.8

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Since Richman and about 100 other bankers from LaSalle Bank in Chicago joined PrivateBancorp nearly a decade ago, the bank has grown to an $18 billion solid niche player with $10 billion in assets under management. Hats off to a decade of strong leadership and hard work. Richman and his shareholders now must decide if their $3.8

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