Community banking

Heartland taps successor for CEO Lynn Fuller

05/18/18

The Iowa company said that Bruce Lee will take over its top post next month.

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Va. bank raises $39M after two years of significant loan growth

05/17/18

Total loans at Old Dominion National Bank have tripled since 2016.

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QM revamp could mean separate rule books for banks, internet lenders

05/17/18

Mick Mulvaney’s recent comments about the CFPB Qualified Mortgage rule have triggered a debate over whether regulators should take into account more than one underwriting model.

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Former Southwest Bancorp execs planning bank in Oklahoma City

05/17/18

Watermark Bank would focus on business banking and entrepreneurs, with technology and concierge services designed to target those customers.

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A buyer's secret weapon in M&A? The CEO of the bank it just bought

05/17/18

When potential sellers are skittish, a merger pitch from a peer who’s been through it can make the difference.

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Hostile bid in N.C. ends with legal settlement

05/16/18

KS Bancorp is buying back all the shares that First Citizens acquired in an effort to take over the much smaller bank.

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Salem Five continues acquisition streak with insurance agency deal

05/16/18

The Massachusetts bank agreed to buy Fabri & Rourke, which focuses on commercial insurance products.

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Century Next to enter southern Ark. with bank acquisition

05/16/18

The company agreed to buy the parent of First National Bank of Crossett for about $13 million.

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Credit unions are bulking up via M&A — and banks are nervous

05/16/18

Bigger credit unions present a formidable challenge for banks in areas such as business lending.

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Fed picks vow independence, but regulatory views remain unclear

05/15/18

A pair of nominees to the Federal Reserve Board vowed Tuesday to protect the independence of the agency if confirmed, but avoided taking hard stances on pending regulatory issues.

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