Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

While the pace of bank regulatory changes has diminished from a few years ago, several issues will either become effective or likely develop in 2023. Community banks must continue to stay focused on regulatory discussions and remain nimble to respond to proposals and address requirements quickly and accurately. Quick Stat.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The two-day summit included presentations on the metaverse, instant payments and more. At this year’s ICBA LEAD FWD Summit, up-and-coming community bankers gathered from around the country to strengthen their leadership, technical banking and advocacy skills. Bolton welcomed LEAD FWD attendees in Fort Worth, Texas.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 21, 2023

The need for a known, reliable brand creates an excellent opportunity for community banks to help small business customers while building deposit balances. Community banks can now white label this same product to onboard and process employee retention tax credits for the bank’s small business customers AND prospects.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 16, 2022

One element that many commercial banks attempt to differentiate with borrowers is the prepayment provision (or sometimes the lack of one). Many community banks will market their fixed rate loans based on the simplicity of the prepayment provision, and this starts by understanding the value that each provision creates.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 6, 2023

We argued that community banks should favor 1.40X to 1.50X DSCR credits, as that is the minimum cash flow required to withstand a standard recession. Many national and regional banks incorporate a minimum debt yield ratio as an underwriting criterion. debt yield ratio ($135k divided by $1.5mm).

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2019

Cross-border FinTech efforts have seen increasing participation from central banks and monetary authorities. The banks have also agreed to share data on emerging markets. . In one example, the Singapore FinTech Association inked a pact with FinTech Australia to further the development of FinTech across those nations.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

Chris Vogt of the Wisconsin Badgers NCAA basketball team presents an anonymous donation to First Kentucky Bank officials. Mayfield and neighboring communities have since received nearly $49 million in federal relief to replace what was lost, in the form of FEMA relief and home and business loans from the Small Business Administration.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Kennebec Savings Bank.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 18, 2023

Options For Prepayment Penalties Banks use four standard prepayment provisions for commercial loans. The first is a step-down, and it is by far the most common prepayment provision used by community banks. For example, on a 5-year loan, the bank may charge a 5,4,3,2,1 prepayment.

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South State Correspondent

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In two days, you can hear from Chase, US Bank, Capital One, BMO, M&T, PNC, Citizens, Truist, Huntington, and more, a feat that can only be done at a conference of this caliber. We sat through almost every presentation and took pages of notes.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 22, 2023

In a previous article ( here ), we discussed why commercial loan prepayment protection would be a critical return on asset (ROA) driver for community banks in 2023. We outlined the four main reasons why prepayment provisions increase profitability for banks. This cost to the bank is shown in the graph below.

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Independent Banker

JULY 2, 2022

It may be celebrating its 150th anniversary, but First National Bank of Fort Smith didn’t want presents this year. billion-asset The First National Bank of Fort Smith (FNB) was founded on Feb. In 2019, the community bank was a partial sponsor of the $2.25 Sicard, The First National Bank of Fort Smith.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Our marketing efforts as community banks often center on the stories we tell, and they resonate because they unveil the beauty of our joint community experience. Our marketing efforts as community banks often center on the stories we tell, and they resonate because they unveil the beauty of our joint community experience.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

Banks will need to balance these short-term challenges with longer-term strategic goals. For any banker looking for clarity, we present five New Year’s resolutions, no matter your size, that provide a roadmap to accomplish both the short and long-term objectives of a top-performing bank. Why “Growth” is Not on The List.

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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Banks consistently produce under their cost of capital. For example, at present, return on equity performance is about 12% for the average community bank. However, for the average bank, their cost of capital is between 9% and 14% depending on the bank’s equity liquidity with an average of 12.5%. Why is that?

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South State Correspondent

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The yield curve shape is an excellent opportunity for community bankers to provide sound risk mitigation and balance sheet management advice to borrowers. We see many community bank borrowers desperately seeking a trusted advisor to help guide them through this volatile cycle. We have a beef with this particular concept.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

Positive, open communication provides comfort and connections to your customers while obtaining critical insights, thus bolstering your institute’s risk assessments. Uncommon client situations present themselves more often than they used to, and the circumstances presented may need more procedural guidance.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

Illustration by Maïté Franchi With educational sessions on hot‑button issues, inspirational speakers and beneficial networking opportunities, ICBA LIVE is the greatest community banking event in the country. Everyone leaves the event with new information in hand to put into action back at their bank.” New connections.

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South State Correspondent

JUNE 13, 2023

On our loan hedging desk, we work with hundreds of banks ranging in size from just over $100mm in assets to some national banks with over $1T in assets. The question for every banker is which fee is the higher value to the bank and which fits the bank’s business model as presented to clients.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 28, 2016

At HNB National Bank, common-sense banking and remaining disciplined are very key to our success. A strong interest rate margin is almost always present in a high-performing bank. We treat the bank just like we own it, and it is ours. HNB National Bank. Hannibal, Mo. ROAA in 2015: 2.30

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Independent Banker

JULY 29, 2016

These in-depth and timely professional development programs are designed exclusively for community bankers and led by nationally recognized industry experts who know the issues community banks grapple with. Each certification course is designed to prepare bank professionals to handle essential tasks and responsibilities.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Awareness of elder financial abuse is growing, and community bankers are often relied upon as the front line of defense in the protection of their customers, including as providers of crime prevention education and information. Buhrmaster, president of 1st National Bank of Scotia, in Scotia, N.Y. “As What is the SHCPF?

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JULY 13, 2023

But can it be for the community banks that would covet the customers that make up the $1.9 Wells Fargo was slapped with a similar CO back in 2016, while they were third in the nation in deposit market share. Representment issues and the disclosures were recently a regulatory hot-button issue in bank exams.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 29, 2015

When Target agreed to reimburse affected MasterCard-issuing banks roughly $19 million following the retailer’s massive 2013 data breach, which incurred significant costs for thousands of community banks, it gave community banks a choice—either accept the meager settlement or continue the costly and risky road of litigation.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Maybe instead of Acquire or Be Acquired, this conference should be called Evolve or Be Acquired,” observed Eric Sprink, CEO of Coastal Community Bank in Everett, Wash., and a trailblazer in the world of banking as a service (BaaS). The difference could be seen in what alpha bankers bragged about.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 26, 2015

This is the sentiment of several high-profile executives regarding the National Credit Union Administration’s (NCUA) stance on examination cycles for credit unions. Berger then followed up with another letter to the editor, urging the NCUA to reconsider the timeline initially presented by his organization. “… it’s not 2008.”.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

However, another ICBA top security priority on Capitol Hill remains to implement uniform national data-security standards, even for retailers. The private and public sectors have to be on the same page to put up a defense and community banks need this information in real time, same as the biggest banks.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

However, another ICBA top security priority on Capitol Hill remains to implement uniform national data-security standards, even for retailers. The private and public sectors have to be on the same page to put up a defense and community banks need this information in real time, same as the biggest banks.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 26, 2016

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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Independent Banker

JULY 30, 2015

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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Banking 2020

OCTOBER 30, 2014

For our most recent FI Highlight, we spoke with Dianne Larsen, senior vice president, director of marketing, Banner Bank. Dianne shared insight on Banner Bank’s recently redesigned website and new marketing initiatives to further their approach as a “ super community bank.”. Dianne Larsen, Banner Bank.

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Abrigo

JULY 30, 2015

What is the impact to the bank? In addition, institutions – especially community banks -- have operational concerns, McNairy added. “Do That is the primary concern for the financial institution,” he said in a recent interview. Will I still be in compliance with capital ratios? Will I still be in compliance with capital ratios?

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

“I know that unnecessary regulation saps the strength of community banks.” Federal banking regulators are always alert to emerging safety and soundness issues. So our examiners will be vigilant in evaluating credit risk, and banks of all sizes should be as well. Curry, U.S. Comptroller of the currency.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

New inspirations, fresh experiences await at ICBA’s national convention. Welcome to the Crescent City, where the largest educational gathering of community bankers convenes this month. It’s Community Banking LIVE 2016 in New Orleans. For the most current information about Community Banking LIVE 2016.

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American Banker

AUGUST 12, 2016

United Community and Wells Fargo are among the banks building platforms to lend to senior-care facilities. Demographics suggest the business should grow significantly in coming years.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. #3. Access National Corporation #4. and its subsidiary BofI Federal Bank aspire to be the most innovative branchless bank in the United States providing products and services superior to their competitors, branch-based or otherwise. Yet another niche bank for our Top 5.

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