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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

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. The bank provides crop insurance to farmers in 11 states.

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A Second Chance

Independent Banker

Likewise, ESSA Bank fills in the gaps by providing personal loans for transportation, housing or education. It also helps school those people in money management using the FDIC Money Smart Program, a 10-module set of instruction on topics ranging from budgeting and saving to establishing and maintaining credit.