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Analyst Insights: Two Banks that Deliver to Shareholders

Jeff For Banks

Entered Indianapolis on 5/2021, a top 2 Midwest market with Columbus, another market $CFBK is in. 8/25 Due to these decisive decisions/actions, $CFBK has positioned itself to be a very desirable target, with a market presence in the two fastest growing markets in the Midwest, Indianapolis and Columbus. shareholder value.

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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. David, Community Bank Consulting Services, Inc.

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Growing a mortgage portfolio: Encourage borrowers to bank local

Abrigo

With mortgage rates down in the US , many homebuyers are looking locally to their community banks to finance their new, potentially life-changing purchase. In the spirit of the go local movement, new data from Sageworks Bank Information peeked in on 10 cities to see which community banks were making an impact on local mortgage lending.

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First Merchants to buy Indianapolis trust company

American Banker

The Indiana company agreed to acquire Hoosier Trust, which manages about $300 million in assets.

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Powering-Up Tools: Your Education Resources

Independent Banker

Lindsay LaNore is responsible for ICBA’s new Community Banker University. She leads a team that works to identify, develop and offer courses that meet community banks’ educational needs. Her role is to make certain that relevant education is provided in a responsive manner to all community bank members. “I

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First Internet in Ind. Plans $20M Stock Offering

American Banker

First Internet Bancorp in Indianapolis plans a secondary offering of about $20 million of common stock.

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15 Minutes With … Scott Badley

Independent Banker

Badley: I’m not sure if this is my biggest success of the year, but my favorite experience for 2015 was attending the ICBA Leadership Conference in Indianapolis. Badley: I would create completely separate processes for determining regulatory controls for large banks and community banks. It is not necessary.