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Is commercial lending on the rise?

Independent Banker

Loan providers share an infectious enthusiasm and growing optimism for one vertical’s prospects in 2022: commercial lending. Here’s how community bankers can take advantage of various sectors—including SBA lending—over the next 12 months. anticipates a low double-digit increase in its commercial lending in 2022. Quick Stat.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Here, we highlight some of last year’s most successful loan producers in the areas of agriculture, commercial and consumer/mortgage lending. The score combines the average of the bank’s percentile rank for lending concentration and for loan growth over the past year in each lending category. By Ed Avis. Methodology. AGRICULTURE.

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PPP Funding Out But Not Necessarily Over; Lenders Preparing

Abrigo

Camden National Bank in Camden, Maine, told customers on its website, “Unfortunately, the SBA is currently unable to accept new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program based on available appropriations funding. “We We trust we will catch the other 5% when additional funding is provided.” It’s something we look at as our duty.”

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Brazos National Bank. Douglas National Bank. Ultima Bank Minnesota. In order to compete as a small bank, we have been forced to keep higher-than-peer capital levels, so that our lending limit allows us to service local borrowers’ needs. FSNB, National Association. Pioneer Trust Bank, National Association.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

“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. and CEO and chairman, Minnesota Lakes Bank, Delano, Minn.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

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.

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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2014 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Open Bank (OTCQB: OPBK) Open Bank commenced operations in 2005 as First Standard Bank in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles. It supports the claim by highlighting its efficiency ratio is in the top 2% of UBPR peers, and its operating expenses as a percent of average assets are in the top 12% of peer banks. Congratulations to them.