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Scottsdale Community Bank: Making microloans

Independent Banker

Inspired by the entrepreneurship of lemonade stands, Scottsdale Community Bank created a microloan program. Photo by Brandon Sullivan De novo Scottsdale Community Bank set out to provide microloans to small and mid-size businesses, family organizations and nonprofits—a project that was inspired by the humble lemonade stand.

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DOJ announces settlement of redlining lawsuit

CFPB Monitor

The key allegations in the DOJ’s complaint are the following: During the relevant time period (2015-2021), the Newark, New Jersey-Pennsylvania Metro Division (Newark MD) as delineated in 2015 included Essex, Somerset, Union, Sussex, and Morris counties in New Jersey (Newark Lending Area).

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Top UK Lenders Launch SMB Branch Joint Venture

PYMNTS

.’s efforts to inject competition in the small business banking and financial services sector have culminated in a range of initiatives, from the bank referral scheme to strengthen the position of alternative lenders in the market, to the RBS fund that sees rivals and industry newcomers securing financing to improve their services.

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BankBazaar Aspiration Index 2021

BankBazaar

National Aspiration Index Up From Last Year. As per the latest study, the National Aspiration Index for 2021 stands at 84.4, Need For Community Increases. While Health continues to be the most important aspiration, the individual goals point towards a wish to secure the future for themselves and their loved ones.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. Philadelphia.

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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2013 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Access National Corporation #4. Especially if I believe community banks must increasingly be known for some niche to differentiate. Nasdaq: EGBN) EagleBank, founded in 1998, is a traditional community-based business bank, serving the metro Washington DC market. BofI Holdings, Inc. #2. Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. #3.

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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. Security Bank Midwest. By Ed Avis.