Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

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.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community Montana Taxes 172

Jeff For Banks

JUNE 2, 2023

The old borrow short, lend long strategy. I want to read to you the FDIC’s conclusion from their An Examination of the Banking Crisis of the 1980’s and Early 1990’s. Who would’ve thought lending $1 million to a San Francisco cab driver to buy a house at 100% loan to value would go bad? We took a serious reputational hit.

FDIC 78

FDIC Community Bank Regulation Lending 78

Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

I recently spoke at a NJ Bankers Association event about the things I learned this recession (see blog post regarding subject). My company does line of business and product profitability reporting for community banks. Commercial real estate lending was the common profit driver for banks and thrifts.

NJ 60

NJ Taxes Lending Groups 60