Community banking

SBA lenders fear another 7(a) shutdown, press Congress to act

09/17/19

The popular program could go idle next month for the second time in less than a year if lawmakers are unable to approve a $99 million credit subsidy.

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Georgia bank agrees to sale to Florida credit union

09/17/19

First Commerce Credit Union's agreement to buy Citizens Bank brings to 14 the number of deals this year in which a credit union is buying a bank.

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Customers Bancorp banking cannabis firms in New York, Pennsylvania

09/17/19

The company will offer deposit-related services to firms with permits for hemp and CBD.

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California bank warns of large fraud-related charge-off

09/17/19

Private Bancorp of America is the latest bank to report a borrower issue in connection with a high-profile fraud case tied to liquor licenses.

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Reliant Bancorp adding scale in key Tennessee market with acquisition

09/16/19

The company agreed to buy Tennessee Community Bank Holdings, which has operations just west of Nashville.

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Is multiple choice the right way to go on cybersecurity standards?

09/16/19

Regulators are letting banks choose from among four security frameworks, but some observers are urging a more prescriptive approach.

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Employees are the real value in acquisitions, veteran bank buyers say

09/16/19

A seller's assets and deposits lose some luster if the best and brightest who helped bring in the business leave after a deal closes.

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Community Banks with the Largest Portfolios of Home Equity Loans

09/16/19

On Jun. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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Community Banks with the Largest Farm Loan Portfolios

09/16/19

On Jun. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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MVB Financial buys fintech consulting firm

09/16/19

The West Virginia company, which invests heavily in fintech firms, bought Chartwell Compliance in Maryland.

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