While most of Alpine Bank’s in-lobby “shops” are carried out here at its Glenwood Springs branch, the program also has an online element. It’s no secret why Alpine Bank’s mystery shopper program has helped the community bank meet and exceed customer expectations over the past two decades. By William Atkinson Name: Alpine Bank Assets: $6.4 billion […]
Thrift banks, otherwise known as savings and loans, focus on turning deposits into consumer mortgage loans. Some thrifts are owned and operated by mutual banks, but not necessarily vice versa. We take a deep dive into what lies at the heart of these community banks’ business models and how this benefits their customer relationships.
The pandemic forced the issue of remote and hybrid working for many employees, but it wasn’t a flash in the pan. Though challenges remain, many companies are now looking to accommodate employees’ refreshed expectations. We asked community banks how they’re dealing with the resulting shifts in their employment models.
A secure, open-loop, cost-saving, customer-accessible, multiplatform P2P payments network might sound too good to be true, but community bank consortium Alloy Labs Alliance hopes to achieve just that with the CHUCK payment rail.
Whether achieved by internal or external resources, community banks provide valuable support for small businesses. Here, bankers share how they build and maintain long-standing partnerships with their business customers.
Community banks have always thrived in niche markets, and lending in new spaces is just one of the many ways they serve businesses and individuals in their communities. As the market for “green” products and services evolves, we asked community bankers for their ideas about how to serve this niche.
Despite the large number of PPP loans distributed to small businesses, funding didn’t always reach those who needed it the most. These community banks are working to fix that through microlending programs.
Southern Bancorp partners with other community banks to increase loan accessibility and financial literacy to low-income customers.
Independent Banker’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year.
FNB Community Bank’s investment in social media has paid off. Marketing manager and assistant vice president Julie Waddle has excelled at making fun and informative videos that engage the bank’s customers and occasionally reach a viral audience of millions.
