Medica’s $20 million deposit at community banks Jun 01st 2020 12:06am on Banks, Focus, Industry Insight Medica’s $20 million deposit at community banks Jun 01st 2020 12:06am on Banks, Focus, Industry Insight Often, our good deeds have a butterfly effect among those around us. As health insurer Medica deposits $20 million across dozens of community banks in Minnesota, it will allow these institutions to make more loans locally and spur economic activity. By Ed Avis When leaders at Medica, a nonprofit health insurer in Minnesota, sought an […]
LIBOR: What are your options after it ends? Jun 01st 2020 12:06am on Banks, Focus, General, Industry Insight, Lending As LIBOR’s retirement approaches, here’s what community banks can do now to prepare for the switch, even if they haven’t settled on which index they plan to use. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert The retirement of the London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, is fast approaching. Community banks that use LIBOR to price certain loans should be […]
COVID-19’s ripple effect on lending Jun 01st 2020 12:06am on Banks, Business, Commercial, Industry Insight, Lending, slide The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped daily life, including how community banks and their business customers interact. It’s precisely because of the crucial role they play in their communities that community banks have stepped up to aid customers, provide financial relief and continue to make loans during this uncertain time. By Beth Mattson-Teig Community bankers are […]
ICBA’s best-performing community banks May 01st 2020 08:05am on Agriculture, Banks, Business, Consumer, Industry Insight, Lending, Mortgage, slide Our annual list of the year’s top-performing community banks boasts institutions that focus on efficiency and the personal service that builds strong, lasting relationships. Their success last year has set them up to ride out this year’s storm. Less Than $300 Million By William Atkinson State Bank of Wheaton stays lean and green Drew Donnelly, […]
How community banks are reaching the unbanked May 01st 2020 08:05am on Banks, Financial Literacy, Industry Insight, Membership, slide Millions of Americans and their families don’t have bank accounts. Their reasons are their own; some lack financial literacy, and others’ trust in the banking system has been eroded. But many community banks are finding ways to better serve the underserved. By Kelly Pike • Photos by David Arky As a community banker, you know […]
4 community banks with eye-catching names May 01st 2020 08:05am on Banks, Industry Insight, Marketing, Membership, slide These community banks know you never get a second chance to make a first impression. From Ergo Bank in Wisconsin to Happy State Bank in Texas, we uncover the roots of four banks’ eye-catching monikers—and offer tips for a successful rebranding. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert Community bankers know their bank’s name isn’t simply a name. Whether […]
How Noah Wilcox fell in love with community banking Mar 01st 2020 12:03am on Banks, Industry Insight, slide Despite being born into a family of community bankers, it took time for Noah Wilcox of Grand Rapids State Bank and Minnesota Lakes Bank to embrace the industry. But after discovering the impact community banks can have on their customers’ lives, he was a convert. Today, ICBA’s incoming chairman is all in on the community […]
Community banks make banking magic in Orlando Feb 01st 2020 12:02am on Banks, Conferences & Events, Industry Insight, Membership, slide With 1,500 people moving there every week—and stellar job growth over the past four years—the Orlando, Fla., metro features a competitive banking environment where the opportunities are open for enterprising community banks. By Bridget McCrea | Illustrations by James Taylor Orlando, Fla., is well-known for its warm climate, short drive to the beach and one […]
Secrets of 4 community bank–fintech partnerships Feb 01st 2020 12:02am on Banks, Industry Insight, slide, Software, Technology, Trends Community banks and fintechs are working together to boost internal efficiency and improve the customer experience. But good partnerships don’t just run like clockwork. They require close collaboration, risk-taking and the alignment of strategic visions. Here’s what some of these partnerships look like in reality. By Mary Yerkes Today’s banking industry is all about innovation. […]
Community Bank CEO Outlook 2020: How your peers plan to grow Jan 01st 2020 12:01am on Banks, General, General, Industry Insight, Lending, Operations & Management, slide, Technology, Trends Independent Banker’s Community Bank CEO Outlook survey asked community bank leaders how they plan to grow their institutions this year. The results of this year’s survey reveal what community bankers have planned for 2020, from adopting new technology to growing deposits. By Kelly Pike, Illustrations by Edu Fuentes Ask any self-help guru, and they’ll tell […]
