Chris Cumming

U.S. Century Bank in Doral, Fla., sold about $120 million of loans in the fourth quarter of 2012.

WSFS Financial (WSFS) in Wilmington, Del., warned that its fourth-quarter results will include a nearly $4 million hit from paying off Federal Home Loan Bank advances.

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) in Cincinnati gave investors a sneak peek at its fourth-quarter results while announcing a key management shift.

M&F Bancorp (MFBP) in Durham, N.C., said in a regulatory filing Thursday that it hired Randall Hall as its chief financial officer. He succeeded Lyn Hittle, who will retire in March.

Bank of Kentucky Financial (BKYF) in Crestview Hills reported higher earnings as credit issues subsided.

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) in Rosemont, Ill., posted higher earnings after pursuing acquisitions.

National Mortgage Insurance Co., a new company based in Emeryville, Calif., announced Thursday that Fannie and Freddie have granted it approval as an eligible mortgage insurer.

Associated Banc-Corp of Green Bay, Wis., announced a double-digit increase in fourth-quarter profit that was spurred by increased lending.

Southcoast Financial Corp. (SOCB) in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., swung to a profit in the fourth quarter thanks to improvements to its loan portfolio and a lower cost of funds.

Bank of the Ozarks (OZRK) of Little Rock, Ark., posted a fourth-quarter profit gain despite sliding interest income, thanks in part to an acquisition that closed late in the year.

Scottrade Bank has hired a former executive at TCF Financial (TCB) to launch an equipment finance unit.

Pan Pacific Bank in Fremont, Calif., reported another profitable quarter. The $113.3 million-asset bank earned $330,000 in the fourth quarter, compared to a $544,000 loss a year earlier.

Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) in Louisville, Ky., posted higher quarterly earnings after booking gains tied to recent failed-bank acquisitions.

MidFirst Bank in Oklahoma City has agreed to buy a specialty lender in Atlanta.

Cheviot Financial is planning a large share repurchase program nearly a year after converting to a fully public company.

PacWest Bancorp (PACW) in Los Angeles posted strong quarterly earnings to end a year marked by aggressive acquisitions.

Heritage Bank & Trust in Columbia, Tenn., has hired a veteran Tennessee banker as its new president and chief lending officer.

Comerica (CMA) beat fourth-quarter profit estimates, as its fee revenue increased and expenses from its 2011 acquisition of Sterling Bancshares diminished.

Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI) in Pikeville, Ky., posted higher quarterly profit after increased fee revenue offset shrinkage in its loan portfolio.

Al Rajhi Bank is using portal software designed to provide a customizable view of banking data.