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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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The benefits of micro-lending programs

Independent Banker

These community banks are working to fix that through microlending programs. Now, some community banks are launching microlending programs to redress the balance. Although the surge in PPP lending highlighted a need for loans among underserved borrowers, it also has led to some creative solutions.

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Community banks most likely to approve small business loans

Abrigo

According to a recent survey from four Federal Reserve Banks, small regional and community banks have the highest approval rate for small business loans. The 2014 Small Business Credit Survey was a joint operation conducted by the Federal Reserve Banks of New York, Atlanta, Cleveland and Philadelphia.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

The Peoples Bank helped the Jones family of Legacy Dairy in Hiseville, Ky., From left, Ally Jones; bank chairman, president and CEO Terry L. Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. Ag lending in the South: Relationships matter. By Ed Avis.

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Loan-pricing models: What to consider for loan origination software

Abrigo

Leveraging the efficiencies gained from lending software Banks and credit unions that leverage an integrated lending and credit platform reap the benefits of a consistent, efficient and defensible lending program. Lending and Credit Software. Ag Lending. Lending & Credit Risk. Learn More.

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Loan-pricing models: What to consider

Abrigo

Officials with the banking regulatory agencies recently outlined best practices they encourage as they relate to evaluating an institution’s fair lending risk, and one of those best practices was to document pricing and other underwriting criteria, including exceptions. According to James L.

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Eyes Facing Forward

Independent Banker

ICBA has planned an educational lineup of more than 60 workshops and networking sessions for next month’s Community Banking LIVE conference in New Orleans. Community banks can beat tech-based, nontraditional competitors at their own game. billion-asset community bank in Winter Haven, Fla., Digital Jujitsu.