Do community banks stand chance of aquiring failed peers?

More community banks appear interested in bidding for failed peers as their own health improves and the number of targets is expected to multiply.

But they face a number of obstacles, including proving to skeptical regulators that they’re qualified, having enough staff and expertise to beat out bigger rivals, and affording rising prices driven by the added competition of private equity.

In an online poll, readers were split fairly evenly on whether community banks have a shot at such deals, with 44% saying yes, 43% saying no, and 12% unsure.

What do you think? Post a comment below.

Comments (5)

Community Bank's that still has the liquidity, Capital, and profitability obviously made sound decisions and as a result should be first on the list to be considered for purchase of failed peers.

Posted by Steve N | Wednesday, February 17 2010 at 1:45PM ET

I agree, looking for opportunities in this market can be a great leg up, if the target is carefully considered. This site has a great failed banks list that helps dissect failed banks, maybe they'll put one out for troubled banks.

Posted by Reid T | Friday, March 05 2010 at 2:07PM ET

Posted by Reid T | Friday, March 05 2010 at 2:08PM ET

http://biganalytics.bancinvestment.com

Posted by Reid T | Friday, March 05 2010 at 2:08PM ET

biganalytics (dot) bancinvestment (dot) com

Posted by Reid T | Friday, March 05 2010 at 2:09PM ET

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