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Scottsdale Community Bank: Making microloans

Independent Banker

Inspired by the entrepreneurship of lemonade stands, Scottsdale Community Bank created a microloan program. Photo by Brandon Sullivan De novo Scottsdale Community Bank set out to provide microloans to small and mid-size businesses, family organizations and nonprofits—a project that was inspired by the humble lemonade stand.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

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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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The 2018 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

We’ve simultaneously disdained and feared the fintechs, artificial intelligence and blockchain consortia. We’ve seen the big Wall Street banks raise the hurdle (and clear it!) GonzoBanker of the Year – Mid-Size Banks. To be in Chip’s presence is to soak up energy, optimism and the mash-up of traditional banking and technology.

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Consumer Lending: Should Banks Do It?

Jeff For Banks

Pretty soon we’ll be left with small to mid-sized business loans and commercial real estate that isn't big enough for large banks or conduits. And there are FinTechs, loan brokers, insurance companies, and investment funds chipping away at them. Are you ready to be Web Bank , part deux? Even the big banks.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

There is an understanding that technology and fintech are going to cause radical change, but the how, how big and when are still very unclear. By year’s end, Hill had been shown the door and now Metro is stabilizing its reputation as the highest priority. GonzoBankers, 2019 was a year of extremes. Well done, sir!

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