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WSFS Buys Wealth Manager in Philadelphia

American Banker

has bought the assets of West Capital Management in Philadelphia. WSFS Financial in Wilmington, Del.,

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The benefits of micro-lending programs

Independent Banker

These community banks are working to fix that through microlending programs. Now, some community banks are launching microlending programs to redress the balance. Small business microlending has traditionally been a tough market to serve for banks of all sizes due to the cost inefficiencies. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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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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Loan-pricing models: What to consider for loan origination software

Abrigo

Adams, supervising examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, pricing is a key underwriting factor that should be addressed as part of a sound loan policy. Management must ensure that an appropriate pricing structure is established and implemented for each type of loan product offered,” Adams wrote.

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How to create a seamless core conversion

Independent Banker

Faced with several transitional issues, here’s how these community banks gained support from their new providers to adapt to the change. Two years before changing core processors, Asian Bank began conducting weekly meetings to brainstorm attributes its dream core provider would possess. When Del Norte Bank in Del Norte, Colo.,

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Eyes Facing Forward

Independent Banker

ICBA has planned an educational lineup of more than 60 workshops and networking sessions for next month’s Community Banking LIVE conference in New Orleans. Community banks can beat tech-based, nontraditional competitors at their own game. billion-asset community bank in Winter Haven, Fla., Digital Jujitsu.

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Loan-pricing models: What to consider

Abrigo

Adams, supervising examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, pricing is a key underwriting factor that should be addressed as part of a sound loan policy. Management must ensure that an appropriate pricing structure is established and implemented for each type of loan product offered,” Adams wrote.

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