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Community Banks Aim To Amplify Competitive Edge With FinTechs

PYMNTS

Community banks approved 49 percent of SMB loan applications in November, according to the latest data from the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index. Here, again, lies another opportunity for community banks to fill the void. INTRUST Bank recently announced it is also taking part in the trend of collaborating with FinTechs.

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Community banks most likely to approve small business loans

Abrigo

According to a recent survey from four Federal Reserve Banks, small regional and community banks have the highest approval rate for small business loans. Small regional and community banks had a much higher approval rate (90 percent) for those firms classified as “Growers.

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A digital-first bank for south Florida

Independent Banker

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. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Name: Locality Bank. Assets: $55 million. Built on a solid foundation.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

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. American Bank, National Association.

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Fed Chairman Concerned Over Shrinking Bank Market

PYMNTS

.” Other critics have raised the issue that the OCC is advising examiners to take community group concerns into consideration separately from their M&A approval processes. ” Now, Powell is also raising concerns about how bank industry consolidation could negatively impact the small business community.

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Fintech Deals Are Still Happening – and It’s a Good Thing

Gonzobanker

I like this bank-acquiring-fintech deal (similar to City National Bank’s August acquisition of FilmTrack and 2018 acquisition of Exactuals). And businesses that deferred moving online or had no reason to operate online have made the leap practically overnight.”. million fundraise including community bank participants Bank of St.

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Powering-Up Tools: Your Membership Resources

Independent Banker

An interview with Paul McGuire, ICBA’s executive vice president, national solutions group. While all of ICBA’s members are FDIC-insured, the association represents Federal Reserve member banks, nationally chartered banks and state-chartered institutions. Community Bank Career Center. Community Bank Locator.