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Santander Adds Three Lending Executives

PYMNTS

Santander Bank has announced three high-level appointments, two overseeing lending operations and another overseeing marketing, according to a press release. in Information Technology Management from the University of Virginia, according to Santander. Patrick Smith was named head of Small Business Banking. Smith holds a B.S.

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Why community banks should partner with fintechs

Independent Banker

With consumer expectations seeming to evolve faster every year, community banks could consider partnering with a fintech to keep up with technological innovation. Swashbuckling, nimble, well-funded and unapologetically entrepreneurial, fintechs are offering innovations that allow community bankers to dream big in a host of ways.

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Clear Mountain Bank reaches new heights

Independent Banker

The West Virginia community bank is helping small-business customers get the financing they need while continually seeking new ideas to plan for its own future. Clear Mountain Bank is embracing flexibility, innovation and collaboration as it continues its ascent as a small-business connector in West Virginia. By Mindy Charski.

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2021’s Best Community Banks to Work For

Independent Banker

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.

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Rising Interest Rates Have Hurt Smaller Banks

PYMNTS

The Federal Reserve began raising interest rates about three years ago from almost zero, and after the financial crisis, many small and regional banks ramped up their lending with long-term and low-rate loans. The Southern National Bancorp of Virginia is now shelling out 2.25

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How Diversified Revenue Streams Impact Ag Borrowers

Abrigo

You might also like this webinar, How the 2021 Roadmap for Producers will Influence Ag Lending. Stay up-to-date on the latest on ag lending trends. Solar A solar diversification opportunity can be created with as land as section corners for community solar projects to thousands of acres for economy of scale. Ag Lending.

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Digital Disruption

Independent Banker

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.