CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 31, 2021

The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve Board have issued a guide that is intended to assist community banks in conducting due diligence when considering relationships with financial technology (fintech) companies (Guide). Banks are instructed to reference relevant guidance from the agencies that is listed in a footnote.

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Community Bank Community Fintech Company 78

South State Correspondent

APRIL 1, 2023

Deposit outflows for the prior week were revised upwards to show a combined decline of $64B, including $185B from community banks—the Fed included a notice with the release stating that data for the week ending March 15 were revised to account for a change in how FDIC bridge banks were incorporated into the community bank data.

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Regulation Community Bank Community Capital 221

South State Correspondent

MARCH 13, 2023

On the liability side of SVB’s $173B in deposits at the end of 2022, approximately 97% were uninsured and above the $250k in FDIC protection threshold. That fact makes the bank’s deposits less sticky and subject to outflow at any sign of insolvency. The bank’s available-for-sale (AFS) portfolio was $26.1B

Risk Management 221

Risk Management Management Community Bank Community 221

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. Source: FDIC.

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Compliance FDIC Community Bank Community 100

Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Observing the gap in pandemic relief in south Florida due to a lack of local community banks, a trio of banking veterans teamed up to form a digital-first community bank—and were granted a charter in record time to support local businesses. Name: Locality Bank. Keith Costello, Locality Bank.

Florida 91

Florida Community Bank Community FDIC 91

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Add FDIC Chairman Martin J. The FDIC said that the percentage of loans and securities with maturities of three or more years hit the highest percentage in the 18 years of data records, rising to 34.6 Gruenberg to the list of regulators and industry officials warning about growing credit risks in the U.S.

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FDIC Lending Community Bank Industry 150

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Red River State Bank. By Ed Avis.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community National Philadelphia 172

PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

banks and credit unions (CUs) have signed on to offer checking and savings accounts through Google Pay. BankMobile, BBVA USA, BMO Harris, The Coastal Community Bank, First Independence Bank (a federally designated minority depository institution) and SEFCU will join Citi and Stanford Federal Credit Union in the offering beginning next year.

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Google Digital Banking Pennsylvania FDIC 239

South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2022

In this article, we analyze the industry’s cost of funding earning assets (COF) and track how community banks’ COF behaves relative to larger banks. In future articles, we will explain our modeling for community banks’ COF based on inflation, Fed Funds rates, consumer consumption and the Fed’s balance sheet runoff.

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Community Bank Strategy Community FDIC 195

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

“A lot of people have this notion that it will never happen to my business or my bank, because it’s too small,” says Linda Comerford, assistant vice president of incident response and cyber services at AmTrust Financial Services Inc. The bank was only able to get fully up and running after it paid a negotiated ransom.”.

Montana 152

Montana Policies Resources FDIC 152

South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

Now, customers and analysts will pay more attention to Loans + Securities-to deposit ratio. Instead of just looking at LTD, investors, and depositors, will now look at loan plus securities to total deposits. The ratio would provide a bank’s current core capital position to risk-adjusted assets.

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social media FDIC Branding Management 195

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

The emails were reportedly only sent to certain anti-money laundering (AML) contacts, leading some to question if the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)’s non-public data had been accessed, Krebs On Security reported. FDIC) and the Comptroller of the Currency were involved in the discussion.

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FDIC Community Community Bank National 134

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2017

ILCs are used to form industrial loan companies, better known as industrial banks. An industrial bank is an FDIC-insured depository institution that is generally subject to the same banking laws and regulations as any other bank charter type, with the important exception of the Bank Holding Act of 1956.

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Industry Fintech FDIC Community Bank 108

NCR

AUGUST 31, 2016

They must find the right partner—preferably a partner that is experienced enough at all facets of the mortgage process, flexible enough to meet the bank’s specific guidelines and needs, and able to keep pace with an ever-changing regulatory environment.

Community Bank 49

Community Bank Community Guidelines Compliance 49

Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S. or largely focused on the domestic banking market. So here’s your head start on finding some banking podcasts that might work for you. Banking Transformed 2. Banking with Interest 4.

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Community Lending Maine Resources 195

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Despite the painful evolution in retail, many experts expect another year of growth for commercial real estate – and for commercial real estate lenders, including community financial institutions. Community financial institution lenders, however, will want to “pick their spots” for CRE loans this year.

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Lending Trends FDIC Survey 195

Jeff For Banks

JUNE 2, 2023

And quite frankly, I did not know there were so many tranches to mortgage-backed securities. Although community banks did not lend to sub-prime borrowers in any meaningful way, did we participate? Most of the more than 500 financial institutions that failed were community banks. We took a serious reputational hit.

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FDIC Community Bank Regulation Lending 78

CFPB Monitor

MARCH 30, 2020

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) includes the following key provisions that affect financial institutions and regulation of financial institutions: Section 4003 – Emergency Relief and Taxpayer Provisions.

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Regulation United States Community Bank National 122

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Community banks cannot afford to ignore the staggering pace of lending adoption by both individuals and businesses using digital-only platforms from various nonbank technology-based specialty lending firms. But community banks should not be without hope, nor should they underestimate the significance of customer relationships.

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Community Bank Community Lending FDIC 70

PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2019

is set to see its first new community bank in decades, as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) lent its approval for MOXY Bank to launch in Washington, D.C. With clearance to move forward with its plans, the community banking landscape will see its first new industry player in years.

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Community Bank Community FDIC Marketing 122

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

As a group, community banks spend substantial funds hiring outside consultants to help with various management functions, and a substantial share of dollars are spent to help oversee their risk management and compliance activities. Community banks often already have the expertise handy in-house, they say.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Compliance Risk Management Community 70

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Regardless of the name, nonbank technology firms are wedging themselves between community banks and their customers by offering a slew of traditional and nontraditional banking products. This is why ICBA and community banks must continue to push consistent regulation of bank and nonbank financial service providers.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Analytics Lending 70

American Banker

JANUARY 10, 2020

Organizers of Founders Bank in Washington are still need to raise at least $25 million before opening.

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FDIC National Washington Capital 41

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

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Community Resources Community Bank Video 101

PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

For banks, the opportunity is there to cement the trust of their customers during uncertain times that have made individuals increasingly uncertain about personal health, job security, paychecks and even whether the money they have in the accounts is safe and sound.

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Fintech Innovation Digital Banking FDIC 236

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Previewing an easier-to-use format of the FFIEC’s IT security assessment. Bad news: In its original form, it’s awkward to use—and may become part of those dreaded IT security exams. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., By Ellen Ryan. Real-world testing. “I

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Tools Community Community Bank Security 70

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Previewing an easier-to-use format of the FFIEC’s IT security assessment. Bad news: In its original form, it’s awkward to use—and may become part of those dreaded IT security exams. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., By Ellen Ryan. Real-world testing. “I

Tools 70

Tools Community Community Bank Security 70

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

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. Independent Community Bankers of America. For the most current information about Community Banking LIVE 2016. romerorainey. John Stossel.

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Community Bank Community Innovation Customer Experience 70

Jeff For Banks

MARCH 29, 2014

It is annual report season, meaning publicly traded financial institutions are finalizing their 2013 numbers and submitting their 10k''s to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This was abundantly clear while I was reading a 10k and forgot the bank. In preparation for meetings, I frequently read 10k''s.

Strategy 101

Strategy Texas San Antonio Fort Worth 101

Independent Banker

MARCH 15, 2015

While out-of-town lenders gave money to customers requiring no down payments to buy overpriced homes that they couldn’t afford, Hartings, the president and CEO of The Peoples Bank Co. in Coldwater, Ohio, and ICBA’s incoming chairman, held fast to his community bank’s conservative lending practices.

Ohio 70

Ohio Community Bank Community Lending 70

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Both of these laws pointedly changed the National Flood Insurance Program requirements over which of the banking agencies have jurisdiction. Loans in subordinate lien position to a senior lien secured by the same improved property for which flood insurance is being provided. Small-lender exception. taxes and insurance.

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Regulation Policies Community Bank Taxes 70

Jeff For Banks

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

(Nasdaq: OZRK) of Little Rock, Arkansas Over a 100-year banking history, Bank of the Ozarks expanded from its headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas, to more than 100 locations throughout the Southeast and is consistently ranked among the top performing banks in America (see chart). billion bank with a 3.60% ROA year to date.

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Arkansas South Carolina FDIC North Carolina 66

American Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A $35 million capital bump from a once-hostile investor group may have helped the Philadelphia bank avoid collapse. Still, it reported $30 million of quarterly operating losses and heavy securities risk in a recently filed call report.

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Philadelphia Capital Groups Security 36

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Today the bank has more than 100 offices in seven states. It''s growth since 2010 has been fueled by seven purchases of failed banks. This has led to $863 million of covered loans (loss share arrangements with FDIC), and a yield on such loans of 8.69%, according to its latest investor presentation.

Texas 79

Texas National FDIC Capital 79

American Banker

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Agility Bank, one of two women-led groups seeking charters, is looking to open next spring.

Houston 34

Houston Security Groups FDIC 34

American Banker

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The statement comes after multiple small and midsize institutions earlier this year warned the agencies that the secured overnight financing rate was ill-suited to them.

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Regulation Security FDIC Community Bank 76

Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

Webster says 75 percent of Private Bank’s borrowers select the electronic signature option after its loan officers explain the process to them. “We Community banks and their customers don’t need to be concerned about the legality of digitally signed documents. Legal aspects.

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San Francisco Lending System Atlanta 70