Growth strategies

Citizens Equity First Credit Union has paid out $230 million in diviends over the past 18 years.

A group has filed an application for form a bank in Birmingham, a city with a large pool of bankers and a steadily growing economy.

John Kimberly, who was CEO of a bank that CAB bought in 2014, is set to take the helm on Jan. 1.

The California company is set to pick up a dozen branches after it buys FNB for $315 million.

The $74 million acquisition will allow First Mid-Illinois to expands it operatations in the Champaign-Urbana region in Illinois.

OneUnited is trimming branches and expanding digital offerings as it builds its brand as a backer of social justice that develops innovative products such as a Black-Lives-Matter-themed debit card.

MFA Acquisition, which plans to keep Maryland Financial Bank's name, wants to add more products and services after the deal closes.

Alpine Bancorp. in Illinois made its sale a highly inclusive process, forming a special evaluation team of senior leaders to help top management review offers.

Eureka, Calif.-based credit union will expand to Arcata.

Delaware-based CU's new charter will allow it to branch out further into the First State, as well as into Maryland.