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Valley National Bank, heavy on CRE, is confident despite investor worry

American Banker

Investors have hammered the New Jersey-based lender following the turmoil at New York Community Bancorp. But Valley executives say there are key differences between the two real estate-focused banks, and they express confidence that the bank's underwriting will hold up again this cycle.

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Carolina community lenders to merge, Fiserv adds tech to Newark arena

American Banker

Dogwood State Bank and Community First Bancorp plan an all-stock deal to create a $2.2 billion bank, technology firm Fiserv announces a partnership with the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils, former Texas secretary of state will join Cullen/Frost's board and more in our weekly banking news roundup.

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Community Banks Voice Frustration With Core Tech Providers

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Community banks are voicing their frustration with what they say is a lack of competition in the market for corporate bank technology providers, reports in The Wall Street Journal said Thursday (April 11). Community banks say their services are often too expensive and can sometimes be delayed.

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DOJ announces settlement of redlining lawsuit

CFPB Monitor

The Justice Department announced that it has entered into an agreement with Lakeland Bank to settle the DOJ’s claims that Lakeland engaged in unlawful redlining in the Newark, New Jersey metropolitan area. According to the DOJ , the settlement represents the third-largest redlining settlement in the DOJ’s history.

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SBA Struggling To Meet Demand For Relief Loans

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So far, $50 billion across 178,000 loans have been approved according to Larry Kudlow, the director of the National Economic Council. Further, community banks are nearly out of cash. Bankers and businesses, however, said very little money has been dispersed. . It also takes hours to reach SBA officials for assistance. .

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Today In Retail: L’Occitane’s US Division Files For Chapter 11; AutoFi Rolls Out Division For Corporate Clients

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Plus, a new Federal Reserve Bank of New York study finds that individuals anticipate that the economy will rebound by next year. division has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey. From Community Hubs To In-Store Theater, Retailers Double Down In Digital At NRF. L’Occitane’s U.S.

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Popular Bank’s Commitment to Our Customers and Communities

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Dear Customers, Partners and Community Members, Thank you for being part of our Popular Bank family. In these uncertain times, we are all working together to navigate our new normal. While these are unprecedented times, our long-standing commitment to you and our communities has prepared us well.