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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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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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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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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.