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The Mississippi company will pay $86 million for seven branches with $318 million in deposits.

Big banks and fintechs are aggressively adding digital capabilities to process applications quickly, creating a sense of urgency for community banks.

From sponsorships to scholarships, donations and recognition, here's a look at how credit unions are making a difference for those they serve.

The Florida institution is the latest in a slew of credit unions to join the program focused on serving the Hispanic community.

The $263 million portfolio has been covered by a loss-share agreement since an investor group bought the failed BankUnited in 2009.

CU Evolution has plenty of competition, but offers one thing many service providers can't – experience running a small credit union.

The Missouri company will pay $213 million for the largest bank in Los Alamos, N.M.

Orange County Bancorp has identified two neighboring counties for expansion.

The $20 million-asset Stephens-Franklin Teachers Credit Union will merge into Peach State later this week.

The acquisition will increase Horizon’s core deposits and add branches around Indianapolis.

The $45 million purchase will provide Peoples with eight branches and $244 million in deposits.

Taxi medallion loans are going nowhere fast, but loans to drivers for ride-hailing services like Uber could help replace some of those losses on credit union lending portfolios.

A look at how credit unions are giving back and making a difference in their communities.

Inclusiv's annual conference in Florida focused on the rocky road ahead for small credit unions – and how to ease the way forward.

ATBancorp had an unusual footprint that included a small bank and a number of fee-based businesses. But it had to slim down before it could find a buyer.

Big banks have plans to open hundreds of branches in new markets to add deposits, but smaller regionals have largely sought to hold the line on costs. Cullen/Frost Bankers' decision to double its branch count in Houston may be a sign that midsize banks are rethinking their retail strategy.

One CEO argues that megabanks aren’t just too big too fail – they’ve failed because they’re too big and lost sight of what's in the interest of consumers.

The National Credit Union Administration has already approved the deal, which is set for a Nov. 5 vote.

Popular's 16% gain in deposits and a recent acquisition bode well for its future even though there has been a major net loss of residents since Hurricane Maria.

From branch networks to technology and cybersecurity concerns, there's plenty to keep leaders of CDFIs and small CUs awake at night.