Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We simply need to remember what makes us special as community bankers, and with that as our foundation, we can embrace this season of change in four primary ways: 1. Demonstrating the community bank difference. They want to come into the bank and say, “We need your support to figure things out.” Gaining advocacy wins.

Community Bank 218

Community Bank Community Hawaii Washington 218

Abrigo

JULY 16, 2021

Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. Currently, the accompanying regulations have not been written, so what should community financial institutions take away from these priorities now? BSA Training. BSA Training. financial system.

Community 195

Community Regulation Training Policies 195

PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2020

As the nation’s traditional financial institutions struggle to cope, alternative lending platforms and other B2B FinTechs are exploring how to put their own technologies to good use. Small businesses, meanwhile, can use the platform to apply online as fewer physical bank branches are available. Funding Circle. Wolters Kluwer.

Lending 245

Lending Fintech America Technology 245

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Adapt to a dynamic banking environment with real-time lending & credit data Lender dashboards and reports showing the lending pipeline, pricing trends, emerging risks, workflow bottlenecks, etc. keep me informed Learn more about Abrigo Connect Deciding report types Which credit & lending dashboards are best?

Report 195

Report Lending Trends Data 195

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Working through any difficulty or crisis at your community bank won’t be a walk in the park, but it may lead to an experience for which you’re truly grateful. As a community banker, you’re either going through a crisis or you’re preparing for one. Is there education or training at ICBA Community Banker University that can help?

Community Bank 171

Community Bank Community Lending Training 171

Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking. We are not Wall Street banks—we are community banks.

Community Bank 239

Community Bank Community Industry Texas 239

South State Correspondent

AUGUST 8, 2022

This article will consider the forecasted yield curve (Fed Funds vs. ten-year financing) for the next few years and show a tactic of how community banks can take advantage of this shape. This poses some challenges and creates some opportunities for community banks. Forecasting Errors.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Community Marketing Strategy 195

Gonzobanker

MAY 31, 2019

Financial institutions that want to play in the small business lending sandbox need to bring their digital toys. article , former Small Business Administration administrator Karen Mills said community banks with strong small business customer bases that don’t find new ways to serve them digitally are going to face a “reckoning.”

Lending 136

Lending Community Bank Community Data 136

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Effects of the pandemic and other factors creating unpredictability have changed how community banks approach their credit and lending operations. Bankers and industry observers have several recommendations for how community banks can come up with risk ratings and rankings that foster safe growth in a volatile economic climate.

Management 103

Management Community Bank Community Regulation 103

Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Takeaway 2 When evaluating a fintech partnership, ask how the vendor will help with integration, training, and ongoing success. As the saying goes, “the only constant in life is change,” which is certain for the banking industry. Are there added fees involved for training? Lending & Credit Risk. Asset/Liability.

Fintech 195

Fintech How To Innovation System 195

South State Correspondent

APRIL 18, 2023

We concluded that the market does not adequately compensate banks for credit and interest rate risks. Top-performing community banks deploy relationship banking. We define relationship banking as a model focused on a consultative banking approach. uses at our bank.

Strategy 195

Strategy Regional Industry Community Bank 195

Abrigo

MARCH 6, 2017

The ABA has a new report out on how banks are using social media, and much of the report focuses on using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the like to boost customer service, make connections in the community and recruit staff. His recent research reports have covered SMB lending, alternative lenders and automating commercial lending.

social media 150

social media Lending Community Community Bank 150

South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

In contrast, experienced bankers will be worried about volume, beta, and training both the customer AND employee to be more rate sensitive. When offering a higher money market or CD rate, the direct damage done to cost of funds is often the least of a bank’s worries. Lending Focus – Interest Rate Sensitivity and Credit Accuracy.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Capital Training Lending 195

Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

One Community Bank’s 30-year relationship with All-Color Powder Coating is carried on by banker Steven Erickson (left) and Dan Anderson. Whether achieved by internal or external resources, community banks provide valuable support for small businesses. To achieve this, community banks use a number of strategies.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Wisconsin Community Resources 91

South State Correspondent

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We have enhanced our website to be a marketing resource for our lenders, and we make it available to all community bankers (without charge or any other obligations). Our customized online proposal generator is available to bankers to use, and we will even train your lending team on how to use it.

Tools 195

Tools Online Marketing Community 195

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.

Community 195

Community Lending Maine Resources 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Indeed, deposit levels to transaction accounts among community banks exploded 74% to $896.5 31, 2019, and June 3, 2021, according to the Community Banking in the 21st Century report. In a competitive lending environment, many banks and credit unions are concerned about losing good-quality loans if they over-price them.

Conference 195

Conference San Antonio Lending Fraud 195

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example.

Community Bank 164

Community Bank Community Texas Leadership 164

South State Correspondent

AUGUST 15, 2022

At SouthState, our commercial lending teams use an online proposal generator, and we make that same app available to any community bank. An online loan proposal generator is one of the least costly tools your bank can offer lenders. Sometimes just a graphics tool can help a banker win more loan business.

Tools 195

Tools Lending Online Training 195

South State Correspondent

AUGUST 15, 2022

At SouthState, our commercial lending teams use an online proposal generator, and we make that same app available to any community bank. An online loan proposal generator is one of the least costly tools your bank can offer lenders. Sometimes just a graphics tool can help a banker win more loan business.

Tools 195

Tools Lending Online Training 195

ABA Community Banking

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

How one community bank has added directors as its business complexity increased. The post Growing into Growth appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

Community Bank 98

Community Bank Community Training Lending 98

Abrigo

APRIL 22, 2024

Recent dynamics of the small business lending market A deep understanding of the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. You might also like this guide for smarter, faster small business lending.

Lending 243

Lending St. Louis Community Marketing 243

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Thanks to high levels of engagement, community banks are well known for having long-standing employees. If you’re hiring millennials or Gen Zers, remember they want to work for organizations that give back to their communities. Let them represent the bank at events and allow them some input on which organizations to sponsor.

Lending 91

Lending Community Millennials Training 91

Abrigo

MARCH 23, 2015

It is only natural for community banks to have loan concentrations that result from the market(s) they serve and the markets they pursue. In today’s times, a high commercial real estate (CRE) concentration is often the result of community banks pursuing opportunity in the market.

Community Bank 150

Community Bank Risk Management Community Analysis 150

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.

Community Bank 196

Community Bank Community National Fresno 196

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Georgia bank propels major growth through niche SBA lending. When Richard Bradshaw became president of specialized lending three years ago at United Community Bank in Blairsville, Ga., the bank’s three-person Small Business Administration department was lending about $10 million a year.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Lending Community Georgia 70

Abrigo

JANUARY 25, 2022

That has top bank and credit union leaders looking to continue the advances in digitalization that have helped them through the pandemic. Indeed, 35% of CEOs say investing in digitalization is their top business opportunity in 2022, according to the Independent Banker’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey. Asset/Liability.

Management 195

Management Software Survey Fintech 195

Independent Banker

JULY 29, 2016

The demand for professional development opportunities for community bankers has never been greater. Last year Community Banker University’s eight certification programs provided more than 4,000 community bankers with highly tailored training.

Minneapolis 70

Minneapolis Community Bank Community San Antonio 70

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

When a community financial institution spends a lot of money on technology, the last thing management wants is to be disappointed. There are training videos, user groups – there’s a community out there for best practices ,” Martin said. Community banks are often resource-starved,” he said. “In Asset/Liability.

Software 150

Software Resources Training Community 150

Abrigo

MAY 31, 2017

The implementation of lending software, like that provided by Sageworks to community banks and credit unions, requires a similar, systematic approach for onboarding. After scoping and integration, Sageworks partners with the institution to define the training strategy that best fits the institution’s needs and personnel.

Software 150

Software Analytics Training Case Study 150

Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

They wear many hats, especially in smaller community banks and credit unions. Community outreach and kudos If you or someone in your department is developing training or content for community outreach education, make sure your board is aware of those efforts.

Compliance 195

Compliance Fraud Report Trends 195

Abrigo

JANUARY 8, 2016

The GAO acknowledged that community banks, credit unions and their professional industry associations reported increased compliance burdens and reduced activity in specific business activities, such as certain mortgage lending, as a result of Dodd-Frank.

Regulation 150

Regulation FDIC Survey Community Bank 150

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Anticipating what’s new for your community bank’s next field examination. This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. As Barr points out, most community banks—close to 75 percent—are now growing their loan portfolios.

Compliance 101

Compliance Regulation Community Bank Community 101

Independent Banker

MAY 2, 2016

At The Bank of Tioga, we preserve the local touch and serve our clients and communities well. We ignite prosperity in all the communities we serve through community reinvestment, lending to local businesses, and providing educational opportunities for the community and our employees. The Bank of Tioga.

North Dakota 70

North Dakota Community Bank Community Risk Management 70

Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Bankers are watching expenses closely so creating positions for entry level college graduates are not on the community bank priority list. And it's not like college kids are sitting in their Money and Banking class sophomore year and thinking, "community banking, yeah, that's what I want to do." But we didn't.

Community Bank 78

Community Bank Community Management Leadership 78

Jack Henry

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

CEOs and Chief Lending Officers, have you ever met a young lender that seemed to see his/her shadow while out on a business development call? In the last 60 days, I had several conversations with bank executives in Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, Fresno and Atlanta on that very topic. lenders loan growth commercial lending'

Oklahoma City 60

Oklahoma City Fresno Oklahoma Minneapolis 60

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Resurging real-estate markets around the country are prompting more community banks to re-emphasize home lending. Recently, ICBA Mortgage expanded its product menu to help community banks meet more of their customers’ needs—including often their most profitable ones. ICBA Mortgage—Your Mortgage Center.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Denver Compliance 70