Community banking

Why this regional bank is dumping N.Y. multifamily loans

01/17/20

People's United in Connecticut is letting the loans run off its books as it invests in higher-yielding commercial loans.

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Southern Missouri Bancorp lines up deal in its home state

01/17/20

The company will pay $24 million in cash for Central Federal Bancshares.

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State regulator in Colorado blocks credit union's bank purchase

01/16/20

The Colorado Banking Board may be the first regulator to ever block a credit union-bank merger.

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Eagle strikes optimistic tone despite lower 4Q performance

01/16/20

While the Maryland company claimed it has margins and credit issues under control, it couldn't provide any clarity on rising legal expenses.

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Alan Kline named editor-in-chief of American Banker

01/16/20

Alan Kline, a 22-year veteran of American Banker, has previously served as editor-in-chief of US Banker.

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Beach Community buying First City in Florida through bankruptcy process

01/16/20

Executives at Beach Community want to pursue more acquisitions in central Florida.

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Bristol County Savings expanding in R.I. with Freedom purchase

01/16/20

The Massachusetts savings bank will gain branches in two communities as part of the acquisition.

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How to keep community banks thriving

01/15/20

The Atlanta Fed offers ways rural institutions can keep and nurture talent while pooling resources with their peers to excel in a challenging environment.

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Chicago de novo bank effort cleared to raise capital

01/15/20

Organizers of First Women's Bank have also filled two key executive posts.

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Regulators aren't only ones at odds over CRA reform

01/14/20

As the regulatory agencies have struggled to reach a consensus, a proposal championed by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has divided lawmakers and been assailed by community groups.

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