Community banking

HomeStreet has potential buyer for its mortgage operations

02/27/19

The Seattle company has a letter of intent to sell its home loan centers to Homebridge Financial Services.

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Former CFPB staffer named Florida's banking commissioner

02/26/19

Ronald Rubin, who was a CFPB enforcement attorney, will head an office overseeing nearly 200 state-chartered banks.

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Hilltop in Dallas to have one CEO after veteran banker's retirement

02/25/19

Alan White, who will step down in April, and Jeremy Ford have served as the company's co-CEOs since September 2016.

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Against the odds: How the smallest banks are staying relevant

02/25/19

Tiny banks are recording healthy returns by carefully managing expenses and credit quality.

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Why this small bank created a separate, digital-first brand

02/25/19

Midwest BankCentre in St. Louis, with the help of a stable of fintechs, started Rising Bank to keep up with big banks in the hunt for deposits and millennial customers.

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U.S. Bank Holding Companies with the Highest Multiples of Net Income to Salary and Benefits

02/25/19

Year to date through Sep. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

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When working at a fintech becomes a dream job

02/24/19

Some companies on SourceMedia’s Best Fintechs to Work For list offer their employees extra time off to live boldly.

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Serial acquirer's new chief is taking a break from bank deals

02/22/19

Richard Marotta, who became Berkshire Hills' CEO after his predecessor's abrupt resignation, says his top priorities are squeezing more profit from existing operations and improving corporate culture.

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Bank regulators reject request for hearing on appraisal changes

02/22/19

The federal banking agencies will not hold a hearing on a proposal to reduce the number of residential real estate transactions that require an appraisal.

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German American boosts commitment to Ky. with Citizens First acquisition

02/22/19

The Indiana company will pay $68 million for Citizens First.

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