Community banking

A profit letdown for banks in 2019

02/25/20

The FDIC’s Quarterly Banking Profile said lackluster net interest income, likely resulting from lower short-term interest rates, drove a decline in fourth-quarter and full-year earnings.

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CRA reforms would bolster CDFI-bank relationships

02/25/20

Giving more Community Reinvestment Act credit to such partnerships will help low-income communities, despite industry concerns.

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Florida de novo gets FDIC approval

02/25/20

Organizers of Gulf Atlantic Bank must raise $12 million in capital before opening.

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Delaware bank's tech overhaul shifts into higher gear

02/24/20

WSFS, in an effort to catch up with bigger rivals, plans to upgrade digital channels in three years instead of five.

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Colony entering eastern Georgia with deal for Cadence loan book

02/24/20

The company is buying a homebuilder finance portfolio with $47 million in loans and $80 million in commitments.

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'How can I survive?': Cabbies slam NCUA's medallion loan sale

02/20/20

The credit union regulator's portfolio sale dashed the hopes of a group of New York taxi drivers looking for relief.

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Southern National in Virginia hires Dennis Zember as its next leader

02/20/20

Zember abruptly resigned as CEO of Ameris Bancorp last summer.

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CVB Financial taps insider to succeed retiring chief

02/20/20

David Brager, the California company's sales division manager, will replace Christopher Myers on March 16.

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Home BancShares in Ark. making bigger push into marine lending

02/19/20

The company will nearly double the amount of marine loans on its books after buying a division from People's United.

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LendingClub deal could spur more fintech-bank mergers

02/19/20

The challenge for other fintechs will be to find banks that are as compatible as Radius Bank, an online-only lender, is for LendingClub.

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