Capital

FDIC’s interest rate restrictions need a rewrite

12/19/18

The agency’s rate cap for banks that are less than well capitalized contains several flaws and poses problems for community banks.

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NCUA accelerates plan to give credit unions more access to capital

12/18/18

The move is sure to draw criticism from bankers because it would allow credit unions to compete for backing from private investors.

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Shore Bancshares in Md. to sell insurance agency

12/18/18

The sale should increase Shore's capital levels and allow it to expand its banking activities.

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Delmar Bancorp entering Virginia with latest bank acquisition

12/13/18

Virginia Partners will operate as a separate bank unit after the deal closes.

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Nobody saw this bank deal coming

12/13/18

When Trinity Capital in New Mexico put itself up for sale last summer, it reached out to several local banks to gauge their interest. Then came a surprise offer from a suitor based a thousand miles away.

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Group applies with FDIC to open bank in New Hampshire

12/12/18

Millyard Bank aims to become the state's second post-crisis de novo. Primary Bank opened in 2015.

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Berkshire Hills to enter Rhode Island with SI Financial purchase

12/12/18

The $180 million acquisition is the first for Berkshire since the sudden departure of CEO Michael Daly.

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What Calabria at FHFA would mean for GSE reform

12/10/18

The administration’s reported interest in having the White House aide run Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's regulator signals a focus on constraining the mortgage giants’ role in the housing market.

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BayCom to expand Southern Calif. operations with Uniti purchase

12/10/18

Uniti Financial focuses on the Korean-American community through three offices around Los Angeles.

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First Midwest increases scale around Chicago with latest deal

12/07/18

The company has agreed to by $145 million for Bridgeview Bancorp.

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