Community banks

First Hawaiian recording 4Q charge after restructuring balance sheet

01/14/19

The company, which has yet to report quarterly earnings, said the moves will turn a profit over time.

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Heartland in Iowa sells two consumer finance businesses

01/14/19

Heartland said the sales will allow it to focus on other operations.

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Hope Bancorp moves to shutter branches, hold SBA loans

12/28/18

The branch closures will reduce overhead by an estimated $1.9 million a year.

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Ending a six-year feud provided a big holiday lift for this Pa. bank

12/24/18

The settlement of a fight with an insurance company over officer and director coverage yielded a $6 million payout for FNCB in Dunmore.

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Will de novo activity pick up in 2019? Think again

12/21/18

More banks were approved this year than any since the financial crisis. But challenges with raising capital, and a change in the political landscape, could deter prospective applicants next year.

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New proposal aims to ease director shortage at community banks

12/20/18

The federal banking regulators have proposed allowing more directors and management officials to serve at more than one institution in an effort to provide relief to community banks.

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Banner year for de novos

12/20/18

The FDIC has approved more new banks this year than in the last four years combined. Here is a look at the class of 2018.

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FDIC’s interest rate restrictions need a rewrite

12/19/18

The agency’s rate cap for banks that are less than well capitalized contains several flaws and poses problems for community banks.

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Community Banks with the Largest Portfolios of Home Equity Loans

12/17/18

On Sept. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

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Community Banks with the Largest Farm Loan Portfolios

12/17/18

On Sept. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

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