The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has given preliminary conditional approval for Winter Park National Bank, allowing organizers to work on office space, hire staff and raise capital.
Arizona, Nevada, Florida and North Carolina have lost more banks than other states, based on the percentage decline since 2010. Each has a unique set of reasons that goes beyond regulation and a dearth of de novo activity.
Numerous investor groups have submitted applications in recent months to open new banks. While far from a surge, the filings show that bankers are warming up to the idea of new charters. Here is a look at many of those efforts.
A strong economy, large numbers of small businesses and a shakeout from industry consolidation are making the area between Los Angeles and San Diego appealing to bank organizers.
