M&A

Cadence Bancorp considering a sale: Sources

02/18/21

The Houston-based lender is working with financial advisers to solicit interest from potential buyers, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Behind Western Alliance's $1 billion bet on a mortgage lender

02/17/21

Acquiring AmeriHome would provide the fee revenue the Phoenix company seeks to compensate for low interest rates and tepid commercial loan demand. The deal also would allow it to reinvest billions of dollars of excess liquidity.

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Western Alliance to buy large mortgage lender

02/16/21

The Arizona company will pay $1 billion for the parent of AmeriHome Mortgage, which manages a $99 billion mortgage servicing portfolio.

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How joint venture negotiations led to a $900 million bank merger

02/16/21

The leadership at Boston Private Financial Holdings wanted to establish a wealth management partnership with SVB Financial Group — but ended up striking a deal to sell the company to SVB instead.

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Fed governor backs revamp of bank merger review process

02/16/21

Gov. Michelle Bowman said the agency's analysis of certain deals should weigh the competitive threats posed by technology companies and nonbanks.

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Charlotte Metro to approach $1B of assets with merger

02/16/21

A planned combination with Premier Federal Credit Union in Greensboro, N.C., will expand the Charlotte-based credit union's reach in the Tar Heel State.

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Merger to expand Community Choice's foothold in western Michigan

02/12/21

A deal to merge with First General Credit Union in Norton Shores, Mich., will extend the Detroit-area institution's reach across the state.

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Former SoFi CEO starting blank-check company to raise $250 million

02/12/21

Mike Cagney’s blockchain lending startup Figure Technologies plans to raise $250 million through a new blank-check company, according to an SEC filing.

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Midland States in Illinois to buy Chicago trust company

02/10/21

ATG Trust, which has $387 million of assets under management, handles land trusts and administers court-supervised guardianships.

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Ex-Credit Suisse CEO Thiam, Pimco team up for $250 million SPAC

02/10/21

The blank-check company will hunt for deals in the financial services industry in both developed and emerging markets.

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