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Linkbancorp selling New Jersey operations to credit union

American Banker

The deal is part of a growing number of transactions involving credit unions buying whole banks or portions of their branch networks. American Heritage Federal Credit Union in Philadelphia plans to acquire three branches and $105 million of deposits from Linkbancorp.

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7 ways community banks can boost profitability

Independent Banker

of digital banking customers said they switched to digital banking because of the pandemic. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey. These days, there’s a lot to contend with as a community bank, from changing consumer behaviors due to the pandemic to uncertainty surrounding the economy and inflation. Quick stat.

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Fundation Pulls Community Bank Into FinTech Collaboration

PYMNTS

Large financial institutions (FIs) are increasingly turning to FinTech firms and alternative lenders to augment their small business (SMB) offerings, but community banks are beginning to get on board with the partnership strategy , too. They’re very disciplined on credit and interest rate risk,” he said.

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Community Banks Voice Frustration With Core Tech Providers

PYMNTS

Community banks are voicing their frustration with what they say is a lack of competition in the market for corporate bank technology providers, reports in The Wall Street Journal said Thursday (April 11). Community banks say their services are often too expensive and can sometimes be delayed.

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Fresh off deal closing, Provident in New Jersey to shutter branches

American Banker

The bank said it would reduce its physical footprint by nearly 15% as part of an effort to reduce overlapping operations, drive cost savings and meet profitability targets tied to its May acquisition of Lakeland Bancorp.

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Kearny expanding in northern New Jersey with MSB purchase

American Banker

The company will pay $94 million for a bank with operations in New Jersey's Somerset and Morris counties.

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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. billion-asset IncredibleBank in Wausau, Wis.

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