OP Bancorp in Los Angeles aims to raise $20 million to fund organic growth and acquisitions.

Spirit Community Bank would be based in Statesville, a community about 45 miles north of Charlotte. A separate set of organizers has already shared plans to open a bank east of Charlotte.

Juniata Valley Financial used a combination of patience and guile to land a hard-to-get Pennsylvania bank after wooing it for more than a decade.

A New Hampshire bank CEO argues that the reform bill awaiting a vote in the Senate will free up community banks to focus more on their customers and less on compliance.

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

The Russia probe puts a national spotlight on a Chicago bank exec; CFPB's Mulvaney and Sen. Warren face off (again) while a credit union CEO takes a surprising position on the industry's tax exemption.

To attract new customers, banks are getting rid of the paper-based payments process between builders and subcontractors.

Natalie Bartholomew, a banker in Oklahoma, has launched a blog designed to promote women's issues and tout her peers' accomplishments.

The issue had forced the Los Angeles company to scuttle its deal to acquire U&I Financial in Washington state.

Great Western is looking to hire a president to give CEO Ken Karels more time to focus on leadership and growth initiatives.

In providing aid, banks can earn Community Reinvestment Act credit and burnish their reputation.

Parkway Acquisition in Virginia has agreed to buy Great State Bank for nearly $15 million.

The nonprofit is turning to banks and social impact investors to help significantly increase the size of its loan portfolio over five years.

The Seattle company invalidated the proposal by Blue Lion Capital, claiming it fell short of its bylaw requirements.

The Seattle company first disclosed an issue in September, when it withdrew an application to buy Anchor Bancorp.

The $12 million settlement forced WSFS to reduce its fourth-quarter earnings.

A debate is brewing about whether rising rates mean banks must pay more to hold onto deposits from city and county governments — and whether they are worth it. Some would say no question on both counts, while others say it all depends on the financial strategy of the client and how badly the bank needs that client.

Camden R. Fine and the Independent Community Bankers of America would be better off if they spent more time protecting community banks and less time attacking credit unions.

Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill that would lower taxes for banks and impose a franchise tax on credit unions. The move could be a bellwether for other states looking at similar measures.