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Small banks
Commercial lending is a mixed bag across the country, bankers say
by
Justin Ho
Jan 24, 2023
In Southern California and South Carolina, businesses are looking for loans. But in the Midwest, owners are hesitant to borrow.
Community banks signal caution about the economic recovery
by
Justin Ho
Feb 24, 2021
A new report from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. finds bankers are increasing the money they set aside for bad loans.
Citi plans to buy PPP loans from minority-owned lenders
by
Justin Ho
May 21, 2020
The arrangement would allow minority-owned lenders to take PPP loans off of their balance sheets.
Small banks worry they're at a disadvantage in new round of SBA loans
by
Justin Ho
Apr 27, 2020
Banks submitting 5,000 or more applications can upload one document. Banks submitting fewer have to enter information manually.
Fallout from Dodd-Frank rollback
by
Renata Sago
Mar 8, 2018
Fair housing advocates are concerned about a pending vote in the Senate that would relax banking rules on reporting loan data. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Is the banking bill good for consumers?
Mar 7, 2018
A Senate bill that would roll back some banking restrictions passed in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis is moving forward with bipartisan support. Seventeen Democrats voted along with Republicans on Tuesday to allow the banking bill to proceed to a vote. Proponents say it will provide relief to small and mid-sized banks. But […]
Smaller banks could win big if one Dodd-Frank oversight rule is loosened
Nov 14, 2017
A bipartisan group of senators has agreed to take a big step in loosening up some of the bank regulations that were put in place after the 2008 financial crisis under the Dodd-Frank law. They’re backing a deal that would exempt small and regional banks from regulations and testing meant to ensure that financial institutions […]
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Little banks swing (and miss) at the big guys
Jul 23, 2014
People hate big banks, but small banks are struggling to win them over.
Small banks and the aftermath of the financial crisis
Dec 4, 2013
A House committee holds a hearing to consider the impact of post-recession reforms on small banks and credit unions.
Are community banks 'too small to succeed'?
by
Krissy Clark
Dec 3, 2013
There are fewer banks today than at any other time in U.S. history.