As an increasing number of states legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use — or both — the marijuana business is booming. For community banks, lending to or accepting deposits…
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Willie Sutton, when asked why he robbed banks, famously replied, “Because that’s where the money is.” So, it’s no surprise that banks are prime targets for fraud. According to the…
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In the current unpredictable and volatile economy, community banks need to stay at the top of their game to maintain both stability and profitability. To that end, banks have many…
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We’ve published a lot of news in 2023, but a few posts seem to be exceptionally popular! Here’s a review of our top blog posts that received the most attention…
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Community banks, by their very nature, tend to have higher concentrations of commercial real estate (CRE) loans than larger institutions. Any concentration in certain types of loans, borrowers or collateral…
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Financial institutions are the lifeblood of many local economies, providing essential financial services to individuals and small businesses. However, the landscape in which they operate is constantly evolving, especially in…
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