Dip in SBA volume may be good sign for commercial lending
The agency's 7(a) program had a small year-over-year decline, with bankers pointing to lender discipline and more borrowers qualifying for conventional loans. ... Read full article
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Banks and Thrifts with the Largest Securities Portfolios
On Jun. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands. ... Read full article
Banks and Thrifts with the Largest Portfolios of Mortgage-Backed Securities
On Jun. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands. ... Read full article
2018 Most Powerful Women in Banking cocktails
The 2018 Most Powerful Women in Banking festivities kicked off Wednesday night with cocktails and conversation at the Alley Cat Amateur Theater in New York's Financial District. ... Read full article
How working with Freddie could boost one bank's profit
First Foundation sold loans to Freddie Mac to free up space for higher-yielding credits. It then bought the securities that were formed to replace other, lower-yielding assets through an often overlooked program. ... Read full article
How the Most Powerful Women work out
In our "On Life" series of videos, top banking executives from the likes of Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and U.S. Bancorp share their favorite way to get exercise. ... Read full article
The Women to Watch
There are 10 new faces among the Women to Watch this year, but a familiar one is at the top of the list —Wells Fargo's Mary Mack. Check out who else earned a spot in the ranking. ... Read full article
The Most Powerful Women in Banking
Innovative. Influential. Impactful. The 25 female leaders in this ranking are skillfully navigating industry disruption and — in many ways — driving it as well. ... Read full article
End the free ride for tax-exempt credit unions
Policymakers are right to re-examine the industry’s exemption and the unfair competitive advantage it provides. ... Read full article
Community Banks with the Largest Farm Loan Portfolios
On Jun. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands. ... Read full article
Community Banks with the Largest Portfolios of Home Equity Loans
On Jun. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands. ... Read full article
Something’s missing from the debate over CECL
Many community banks lack the historical loss data they need to adopt the new accounting standard, which raises questions about the model’s efficacy for these institutions. ... Read full article
Community Banks with the Largest First Mortgage Portfolios
On Jun. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands. ... Read full article
Dear regulators: Don’t loosen megabank capital standards
The country’s largest banks, and even some lawmakers, are calling on the banking agencies to roll back requirements imposed after the financial crisis. But that puts the economy at grave risk. ... Read full article
Fed implements reg relief measure for small holding companies
The new rule will raise the asset threshold for firms eligible for the Small Bank Holding Company and Savings and Loan Holding Company Policy Statement. ... Read full article
How the Best Banks to Work For get employees to love their jobs
Most banks have an array of charitable endeavors designed to get workers involved. But the ones on our Best Banks list have built an emotional connection with employees ... Read full article
Cyberattacks on the rise? Time for a client lunch
One community bank decided it can build closer relationships with business clients by hosting events to help them learn how to fortify their cyberdefenses. ... Read full article
Why community banks should negotiate shorter fintech contracts
Legacy tech vendors have traditionally offered decadelong contracts. But given constant change in the industry, small banks today should push for three-year deals, a bank CEO says. ... Read full article
Why bankers should support a Democrat in the midterms
Montana Sen. Jon Tester was among a handful of Democrats central to passing regulatory relief this spring. Bankers need to back his re-election regardless of party affiliation. ... Read full article
This Fed nominee deserves swift approval
The Senate has no reason to stall the nomination of Michelle “Miki” Bowman to fill the central bank’s community banker seat. ... Read full article