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First Community Bank of Tennessee buying mortgage lender

American Banker

The bank agreed to acquire A Mortgage Boutique, which operates in six states.

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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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Are banks taking advantage of the CECL extension?

Independent Banker

The CARES Act extended the CECL implementation deadline for many larger community banks until the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Community bankers tell us that while the extension is welcome, they’re already down the road to implementation. ICBA tells FASB CECL isn’t feasible for community banks. By Stephanie Vozza.

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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2013 Edition

Jeff For Banks

It supports the claim by highlighting its efficiency ratio compared to peer banks (38.7% versus 68.5%, respectively) and its operating expenses as a percent of average assets compared to peer banks (1.66% versus 3.09%, respectively).So, The bank achieved a year-to-date ROA of 1.24% and ROE of 14.16%.

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Building from Scratch

Independent Banker

“I love being around people, and people are what community banking is all about.” Shirley Nelson, Summit Bank. Overcoming various long odds over the years, Shirley Nelson launched and then grew a thriving California community bank. Shirley Nelson , Summit Bank. Bank Headquarters: Oakland, Calif.

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Best banks to work for in the U.S.

Abrigo

The top 10 banks on American Banker’s list are featured below. It is of interest to note that many may be considered smaller, community banks. Live Oak Bank. Take, for example, Live Oak Bank in Wilmington, NC, which has the top spot on the list. 1st National Bank. 3 on American Banker’s list.

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NCR Acquires D3: So What?

Gonzobanker

The digital banking system market is as hot as summer in Atlanta as witnessed by NCR ’s acquisition of D3 Technology last week. Privately held D3 was owned primarily by several of its larger mid-size bank clients the likes of First Tennessee , Arvest , TCF and recently signed Zions Bank.

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