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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

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Now is a prime time for digital account opening

Independent Banker

How Americans bank has been changing for years, including how they start their banking relationships. Offering the ability to open an account online can be one way to reach customers who are unable to join your community bank in person. The Bank of Idaho integrated online account openings into its website in 2015.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Shifts in lending

Independent Banker

While it has had some benefits, like stronger risk management for our banks, it has made the customer process much more daunting. But community banks have adapted to address that shift. So, while this next round of uncertainty will bring with it new challenges, the strength of the community bank business model remains intact.

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Glacier in Montana takes prolific acquisition strategy to Idaho

American Banker

The bank said it would acquire Bank of Idaho for $245.4 It marked the 12th bank deal for Glacier over the past decade. million in stock.

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Bank acquisitions announced in three states

ABA Community Banking

Glacier Bancorp in Montana to buy Bank of Idaho Holding Co.; Community Bank Holdings of Texas in Corsicana to buy CapTex Bancshares in Fort Worth. The post Bank acquisitions announced in three states appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Rollback Of Dodd-Frank Act Passes In Senate

PYMNTS

With the bill, more than two dozen banks will be relieved of regulations that were placed on them under the Dodd-Frank Act. Mike Crapo, Idaho Republican and Senate Banking Committee chairman, sponsored the bill, which is seen as a compromise because it doesn’t roll back as much as Republicans and Wall Street banks originally wanted.

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The benefits of small business relationships

Independent Banker

Whether achieved by internal or external resources, community banks provide valuable support for small businesses. By providing “bonus” services to small businesses, such as startup loan programs and referral services, community banks prove themselves to be reliable financial partners, with mutually beneficial results.