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Houston-area credit union buying bank to expand in energy lending

American Banker

Texas Dow Employees Credit Union has agreed to acquire Sabine State Bank and Trust in Louisiana to raise its profile in the oil-and-gas industry. The deal coincides with record levels of U.S. drilling this year.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

Ken Finley, president of Johnson City Bank, in downtown Johnson City with Shannon Sultemeier, executive vice president (left); and Brenda Haynes, vice president/cashier (right). With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. The Houston metro took the 10th spot with a 20.3%

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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Any Sized Bank That You Must Get Right in 2023

South State Correspondent

Building out the ever-important treasury management suite, targeting deposit-rich customer segments, and creating new savings products are all examples of how banks can build deposit balances at low cost, low-rate sensitivity, and high deposit convexity. Lending Focus – Interest Rate Sensitivity and Credit Accuracy. Conclusion.

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Analytical and Personable

Independent Banker

Jamey Smith Citizens Bank in Kilgore, Texas. Jamey Smith forges complete partnerships for successful commercial lending. He’s the epitome of a community bank lender.”. Citizens Bank has begun sending its newly hired credit analysts to Smith for training in the credit side of the business. By Judith Sears.

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15 Minutes With … Jimmy Rasmussen

Independent Banker

Finally, I focus on economic news in our markets, which include five communities south of Houston. The news will focus on capital spending and job creation with an emphasis on Galveston Island, which is where our community bank’s headquarters and largest market is. Our lending strongly supports our tourist economy.

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Amegy Bank Promotes C&I Lending Exec to President

American Banker

Amegy Bank of Texas in Houston has promoted Laif Afseth from executive director of commercial and industrial lending to president of the company.

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Green Bancorp in Texas Makes Progress Exiting Energy Lending

American Banker

Green Bancorp in Houston has resolved $37 million in energy loans since deciding to get out of that business.

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