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Small banks: Big challenges and big opportunities

Abrigo

Meanwhile, leaders at small banks recognize that their institutions play a vital role in helping community businesses and individuals not only weather uncertainty but also thrive. How can community financial institution leaders manage their challenges and seize their opportunities at the same time?

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Bowman Concerned About Community Banks’ Exit from Mortgage Markets

ABA Community Banking

Speaking to attendees at a mortgage industry event in Kansas City, Missouri, today, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman expressed optimism about the trajectory of the housing market but raised concerns about the declining number of community banks remaining in the consumer real estate mortgage market.

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Aiming for Earnings

Independent Banker

More than ever, community banks are exploring new ideas and unconventional approaches to achieving greater profitability. on profitability in community banking. on profitability in community banking. Missouri Bank sharpens focus on trimming expenses. Calculated Lending. Rolling Along.

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At home with HOA banking

Independent Banker

Academy Bank COO Tom Kientz notes that the community bank was eager to expand its deposit and loan services. Looking for an avenue to increase its deposit base, Academy Bank tapped into a market it hadn’t explored before: homeowners associations. Academy Bank in Kansas City, Mo., Photo by Jason Tracy.

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Contemporary Roots

Independent Banker

Although there have been many changes during the past 110 years, we believe our community bank’s founding families, of which many of those relationships still continue within our shareholder base, are proud of where we are today. Our community bank has kept up with technology. He has 25 years of banking experience.

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Branch Transformation: Innovating to be Nimble

Banking 2020

Banks must innovate and be nimble to address emerging client needs in the neighborhoods they serve. As community banks, we must recognize and be responsive to what our clients are demanding of us. The perennial challenge in the industry is for banks to find ways to foster deeper and more satisfying relationships with clients.

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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2014 Edition

Jeff For Banks

through its subsidiary BNC National Bank, offers community banking and wealth management services in Arizona, Minnesota, and North Dakota from 14 locations. It also conducts mortgage banking from 12 offices in Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, Arizona, and North Dakota. (OTCQX: BNCC) BNCCORP, Inc.,