Remove Houston Remove Lending Remove Regional
article thumbnail

Credit unions continue to see growth in auto lending

Abrigo

Overall auto lending at credit unions is up more than 30 percent in recent years, a positive sign that CUs remain competitive in an evolving banking landscape. Utilizing the Sageworks Bank Information platform, Sageworks recently examined how steadily auto lending at credit unions – specifically for new vehicles – grew in 2014.

Lending 150
article thumbnail

Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. This region has the kind of energy that draws people to a place and helps them and their businesses thrive. The Houston metro took the 10th spot with a 20.3% Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment.

Texas 182
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Analytical and Personable

Independent Banker

Jamey Smith forges complete partnerships for successful commercial lending. As a successful commercial lending specialist for more than 30 years, Jamey Smith, Houston region CEO of Citizens Bank in Kilgore, Texas, has pursued a strategy of getting an in-depth understanding of potential customers and their businesses.

article thumbnail

5 New Year’s Resolutions For Any Sized Bank That You Must Get Right in 2023

South State Correspondent

Lending Focus – Interest Rate Sensitivity and Credit Accuracy. If you look back over any recession, it is the two years prior when banks make 80% of their lending mistakes. Many banks, for example, are still hyper-competitive in multifamily lending. That market share has come mainly from regional and community banks.

article thumbnail

15 Minutes With … Jimmy Rasmussen

Independent Banker

Finally, I focus on economic news in our markets, which include five communities south of Houston. The Houston region has seen substantial layoffs, and the daily headlines predict more will be announced. In fact, huge expansion projects are now underway across our region. Our lending strongly supports our tourist economy.

Dallas 131
article thumbnail

Bankers: Is your strategy the same as your competitor?

Jeff For Banks

Lending services include commercial loans to small to medium-sized businesses and professional concerns as well as consumers. The Company’s headquarters are located at Prosperity Bank Plaza, 4295 San Felipe in Houston, Texas and its telephone number is (713) 693-9300. Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. NYSE: PB) "Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.®,

article thumbnail

BBVA Compass Cuts More Energy Loans

American Banker

Profits at BBVA Compass Bancshares dipped in the third quarter as the Houston company continued to slash its energy portfolio.

Houston 28