Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists?

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Key Takeaways Commercial real estate lending will be a top focus for many financial institutions in 2020. Despite expectations for growth, bankers, regulators, investors, and others are watchful about potentially lower returns and credit risks ahead. Many banks throughout 2019 had reported tightening CRE standards, too.

Lending 195

Lending Trends FDIC Survey 195

PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2018

With big banks pulling back from small and medium-sized business (SMB) lending in the wake of the global financial crisis, the market was ripe for someone else to fill the credit gap. Community banks approved 49 percent of SMB loan applications in November, according to the latest data from the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index.

Community Bank 131

Community Bank Community Fintech Lending 131

PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2018

Community banking may get a boost from technology, if recent activity is any indication. In Florida, reported American Banker – in the community banking realm – Seacoast Banking has paired with SmartBiz Loans to shorten the loan approvals process. Joint efforts from community banks are reportedly picking up steam.

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Community Bank Community Fintech Florida 104

Abrigo

JANUARY 8, 2016

The GAO acknowledged that community banks, credit unions and their professional industry associations reported increased compliance burdens and reduced activity in specific business activities, such as certain mortgage lending, as a result of Dodd-Frank.

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Regulation FDIC Survey Community Bank 150

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The PPP might have been the first time many community financial institutions saw such clear returns on digitization investments, but the same automation and efficiency gains can be found in other end-to-end lending solutions. A relationship-based, community focus in a digital world.

Lending 259

Lending Community San Antonio Survey 259

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The PPP might have been the first time many community financial institutions saw such clear returns on digitization investments, but the same automation and efficiency gains can be found in other end-to-end lending solutions. A relationship-based, community focus in a digital world.

Lending 195

Lending Community San Antonio Survey 195

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. For many, commercial real estate lending may be the ticket. This reflects a larger industry trend.

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Community Bank Handbook Lending Risk Management 150

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In today’s top news, economists expect the economy to recover back to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021, and China’s banking watchdog warns of further Big Tech regulations. Plus, online lending startup SoFi is looking to go public through a SPAC. Synctera Brings 'FinTech As A Service' To Community Banks.

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San Francisco Community Bank Video Capital 130

Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Indeed, deposit levels to transaction accounts among community banks exploded 74% to $896.5 31, 2019, and June 3, 2021, according to the Community Banking in the 21st Century report. Two years ago, more bankers surveyed for that report named core deposit growth as their greatest challenge than any other issue.

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Conference San Antonio Lending Fraud 195

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. The better prepared, the less likely they are to run afoul of the continually shifting regulations. Benjamin Franklin famously said that “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”

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Compliance Regulation Community Bank Community 101

Abrigo

AUGUST 3, 2015

According to a recent survey by the American Bankers Association (ABA), more than 46 percent of respondents had to reduce offerings for loan or deposit accounts, or other services, at their bank because of regulatory compliance burdens. A recent Forbes commentary, Dodd-Frank, Community Bank Decline, And The Effect On U.S.

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Compliance Community Bank Community Survey 150

American Banker

JUNE 29, 2016

is launching a survey this month to collect data on the small business lending practices of insured banks. WASHINGTON -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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Survey Lending FDIC Washington 40

Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

In addition, even before the recent banking troubles, regulators have emphasized the financial institution’s responsibility to provide leaders with information on key areas of planning, operations, and risk management. Regulators review them to assess safety and soundness.

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Report Risk Management Capital Data 195

PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2018

Financing of all sorts was on the downswing, and SMB owners began dipping into their own piggy banks before seeking a lending agreement. That finding comes care of data gathered by 12 regional Federal Reserve banks in a survey conducted over the third and fourth quarter of 2017.

Lending 115

Lending Community Bank Survey Community 115

Jeff For Banks

APRIL 12, 2018

When I first read Standards Needed for Safe, Small Installment Loans from Banks, Credit Unions by the Pew Charitable Trusts that encouraged financial institutions to get back into small ticket consumer lending, I thought “what are they nuts!” So why would banks expand small-ticket, unsecured personal lending?

Lending 60

Lending Resources Community Metro 60

Jeff For Banks

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

I moderated a strategic discussion at a recent banking conference. In that meeting, the CEO of a community bank said he offsets his branch costs by leasing branches out to unrelated businesses, like a masseuse. The anxiety community bankers feel about consolidating branches is palpable. How can the community bank compete?

Community Bank 78

Community Bank Community Survey Management 78

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Regulators warn once again about rising CRE concentrations and risks. Just about every community bank makes commercial real estate loans. A whopping 95 percent of ICBA members are active commercial real estate (CRE) lenders, according to the latest ICBA Community Bank Lending Survey.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Lending Community Regulation 70

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Under the right circumstances, providing residential mortgages that fall outside of the new federal Qualified Mortgage definition could help a community bank grow its lending, some community bankers say. a $613 million-asset community bank serving central and northern Wisconsin that engages in non-QM lending.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Lending Community Survey 70

Independent Banker

JANUARY 28, 2016

As in past years, community bankers will have a dynamic regulatory environment to contend with in 2016. Safety and soundness concerns will remain a prominent driver of that supervisory dynamic for community banks. IB: What safety and soundness issues are the regulators watching out for this year?

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Regulation Lending 70

Independent Banker

MARCH 15, 2015

The ICBA and community bank campaign to improve those rules has included a comprehensive study on their impact that was released before the CFPB announcement of its proposed changes, which are expected to be formally adopted. Of course, this community bank victory is not the result of just one survey.

Washington 70

Washington Community Bank Community Survey 70

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The ICBA and community bank campaign to improve those rules has included a comprehensive study on their impact that was released before the CFPB announcement of its proposed changes, which are expected to be formally adopted. Of course, this community bank victory is not the result of just one survey.

Washington 70

Washington Community Bank Community Survey 70

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

A PwC poll released in May, surveying 3,000 corporate finance executives, found that nearly half remained in the assessment phase of adopting revenue-recognition standards, while one-third were still remediating known issues. ” Small Businesses, Banks Affected. “They want to see that things are under control.”

Community Bank 153

Community Bank Community Report Lending 153

FICO

OCTOBER 2, 2019

I would like to examine what I think ‘small banks’ (community banks, regional banks, and credit unions) can do to capture more market share of the small business lending market. I may use the bank for my checking and deposit bank or have previous lending experience with them.

Lending 40

Lending Marketing Community Bank Online 40

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Outsized regulation shapes the business climate and decisions. Far more than any other issue, regulatory compliance is the biggest challenge community bankers experienced in 2015, with 43 percent naming it as such in ICBA’s State of the Community Banking Industry survey. By Denise Logeland. And Center, N.D.,

North Dakota 70

North Dakota Community Bank Community Compliance 70

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Gruenberg to the list of regulators and industry officials warning about growing credit risks in the U.S. Community banks have grown their share of longer-term assets even more quickly than the rest of the industry, according to the FDIC. Add FDIC Chairman Martin J. percent in the third quarter from 34.2

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FDIC Lending Community Bank Industry 150

American Banker

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve's periodic survey of bank loan officers indicates that a decline in banks' share of commercial and industrial lending activity is likely related to nonbanks' ability to outcompete on both price and loan terms.

Lending 47

Lending Washington Survey Industry 47

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Few community banks have the luxury of ripping and replacing their entire compliance management strategy, leaving many executives on the hunt for practical tips. Complicated or not, one thing is certain: Community banks can’t afford to skimp on their compliance efforts. Reduce dependencies on hourly consultants.

Community Bank 105

Community Bank Compliance Community Resources 105

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Financial institutions that relied on mortgage banking fee income as a key earnings component have been left to make big adjustments. As if that wasn’t enough, regulators took a sledgehammer to debit fee income with Reg II changes that will begin reducing card-not-present interchange fees starting in July 2023. What a year.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

American Banker

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Community bankers are showing renewed interest in consumer lending but admit they may be losing ground to more tech-savvy players, according to a survey released Thursday.

Lending 28

Lending Community Survey Community Bank 28

PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

More than 90 percent of survey respondents said they feel the government did not adequately prepare the small business community for the new tax code. and global stock markets are also top concerns among entrepreneurs surveyed by the bank. dollar, commodities pricing and the U.S.

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Taxes America National Community 144

Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Third, the explosion in regulations over the past eight years has served to hinder businesses, especially new small business formation, and has drained valuable resources as compliance costs soared. He has promised the elimination of many regulations that are strangling businesses. with rising rates. That is no better than the 2.3%

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Marketing Taxes Regulation US 60

Jeff For Banks

APRIL 21, 2012

@JeffMarsico Credit Union CEO: "The differences between CUs & community banks are inflated by trade groups. We should focus on big banks." jfb note: This was told to me at a conference that was designed specifically to lobby the Federal government with the key issue being expanding CUs business lending.

Community Bank 71

Community Bank Community Groups Lending 71

Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

GenAI is seeing varied use cases in banking. Takeaway 3 Regulators are closely watching expanded uses of AI and generative artificial intelligence. Harnessing benefits Generative AI use cases are increasing The excitement kicked up by generative AI, or genAI, has some banks exploring its uses.

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Examples Fraud Resources Risk Management 195

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

It’s been almost 20 years since the IPO but this team keeps delivering growth and outstanding financial performance while keeping the values of the hometown bank that started it all. Community bank marketing resources. Regulator Award. Popular Community Bank in Miami. Bravo OZRK! C’mon Man!’

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Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60

Abrigo

AUGUST 30, 2016

According to Sageworks’ Bank Information resource there are nearly 12,000 community banks and credit unions across the United States. Last week Hillary Clinton released her plan to support community banks and credit unions.

Community Bank 150

Community Bank Community United States Policies 150

PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2020

Democrats in Congress are looking to address that issue by setting aside about 50 percent of proposed additional PPP funding to help CDFIs, credit unions and community banks. . “We This can be done by regulations from Treasury and the SBA,” Rubio said last week. For more survey results, click here.

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Puerto Rico Virgin Islands District of Columbia Kansas City 150