Gonzobanker

JUNE 18, 2018

We all figured it would happen sooner or later, and now it has – by Thoma Bravo , which, as part of the deal, merged MeridianLink with CRIF Lending Solutions’ ACTion, Synergy and Achieve divisions. CRIF Lending has been a solid competitor in the consumer LOS space. With its investment in Hyland (i.e., The Bottom Line.

Lending 60

Lending Leadership Community Bank System 60

Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Banking artificial intelligence (AI), the customer experience, enticing millennials, and change management are among subjects tackled in recent episodes. Guests and Marksberry typically talk leadership, life, and advice for listeners, all while telling stories of their journeys to leadership in the financial sector.

Community 195

Community Lending Maine Resources 195

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. It’s hard to understand how Clobes has time in the day to drive her unlimited amount of leadership activities. His passion for innovation, community, culture, and clients provides a leadership template for all future GonzoBankers.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

“I’m so inspired by the professionalism, integrity and commitment of our executive committee and board of directors as we work together to serve the needs of community bankers across the nation,” says Terry Jorde, ICBA senior executive vice president and chief of staff. ICBA president and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey echoes this sentiment.

Community Bank 239

Community Bank Community Industry Texas 239

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. million gets the vaunted consumer lender a much-prized bank charter, low-cost deposits to juice current earnings, and a business lending capability to drive future growth.

Fintech 142

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 142

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Honorable Mentions – while this was a quiet year for M&A, we tip our hat to Atlantic Union’s acquisition of American National Bank and Eastern Bank’s acquisition of Cambridge Bank. Word: Community banks don’t lend on $400 million office buildings in Manhattan and San Francisco. Expect more deals to be announced in 2024.

Fintech 194

Fintech Community Regional Technology 194

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Financial institutions went from having no PPP lending program at all to funding their first loan in 90 days – and this with literally last-minute regulatory guidance. By providing unprecedented loan relief and loan counseling/assistance for millions of their customers impacted by the pandemic.

Idaho 170

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 170