Capital

Investor locks down majority stake in Virginia bank

06/26/19

Ken Lehman recently bought a block of shares in Village Bank & Trust Financial.

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1st Constitution to expand in northern N.J. with bank purchase

06/24/19

Shore Community Bank, which has five branches in Ocean County, will sell for $53 million.

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Credit unions get reprieve (again) on capital rule. Bankers jeer

06/20/19

The NCUA proposed Thursday to put off until 2022 implementation of a rule that would require larger credit unions to hold more risk-based capital.

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Well-known bank investor to buy big stake in Sevier County Bancshares

06/12/19

Ken Lehman will gain a 40% stake in the Tennessee bank as part of a broader plan to raise $13 million.

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Former Bank of Georgetown execs plan new bank in Washington

06/10/19

Founders Bank is the latest de novo effort that will target the nation's capital.

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Organizers start raising capital for proposed Utah bank

06/07/19

The group behind Bank of St. George is looking to bring in up to $22 million in initial capital.

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De novo bets big on mortgages as other banks back off

06/04/19

Many community banks have given up on national mortgage platforms as not worth the effort, but organizers of NXG Bank in Maryland say they have a plan to make one work.

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Former Tarp director involved with Maryland de novo effort

06/03/19

Lori Bettinger is one of the organizers of NXG Bank, which has applied to open in Columbia, Md.

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New York de novo debuts after raising $131 million

05/30/19

Grasshopper Bancorp will target the innovation economy in New York City and other markets across the country.

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Stock buybacks are surging, but for how long?

05/21/19

The pace is torrid now, but it could slow if bank stock prices keep rising and one prominent lawmaker’s proposal to restrict share repurchases gains traction.

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